Description
Festive Christmas Oreo Ornaments bring holiday cheer to dessert tables with whimsical charm. Guests will adore these playful treats that blend sweet chocolate coating, sprinkles, and holiday spirit into delightful edible decorations you can’t resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 Oreo cookies
- 1 ½ cups (300 grams) white chocolate or candy melts
- ½ cup (100 grams) colored candy melts (red, green, blue, etc.)
Decorative Ingredients:
- Sprinkles
- Edible glitter
- Small candies
Ornament Hook Ingredients:
- Mini pretzel twists
- Candy canes
Instructions
- Craft unique ornament hooks by carefully snapping mini pretzels into curved shapes or trimming candy canes into delicate arcs, preparing them for later assembly.
- Create a smooth chocolate coating by gently melting white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe vessel, stirring carefully between brief heating intervals to prevent scorching.
- Immerse each Oreo completely in the molten white chocolate, using a fork to lift and drain excess coating, then transfer to a parchment-lined surface with precision.
- While the chocolate remains fluid, delicately position the pretzel or candy cane hooks atop each decorated Oreo, ensuring secure attachment.
- Embellish the chocolate-covered Oreos with artistic drizzles of colored candy melts, creating intricate patterns like elegant swirls, dynamic zigzags, or playful polka dots. Enhance the design with a sprinkle of festive decorations such as shimmering edible glitter or tiny candies.
- Allow the ornamental treats to solidify naturally at room temperature or expedite the process by placing them in the refrigerator for approximately 15-20 minutes until completely set.
- Present the Christmas Oreo Ornaments in a charming gift box or arrange them beautifully on a decorative serving platter, ready to delight and impress.
Notes
- Work with room temperature Oreos for smoother chocolate coating and fewer cracks during dipping.
- Use a deep, narrow bowl for chocolate melting to make dipping easier and more precise.
- Choose candy melts or white chocolate with good melting consistency to ensure smooth, even coverage on Oreos.
- Keep extra melted chocolate nearby to touch up any spots or fix imperfections during decorating process.
- Clean and dry hands thoroughly before handling to prevent moisture from disrupting chocolate’s smooth texture.
- Consider using gel food coloring for white chocolate to prevent seizing and maintain glossy finish.
- Experiment with different chocolate colors like red, green, and blue for varied festive looks.
- Place wax paper underneath decorating area for quick cleanup and easy removal of finished ornaments.
- Allow chocolate to set completely at cool room temperature to prevent condensation from forming.
- Store in single layer to maintain ornament shape and prevent accidental breakage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg