What's better than Oreo cookies? - Chocolate-covered Oreos, of course. Let me show you how fun and easy they are to make. For this recipe, I'm using a mold that makes them come out perfect every time.
Make these cookies as an easy treat or a quick no-bake dessert. You can also decorate and package them for a special occasion like Valentine's Day or party favors for a baby shower and birthday parties. Your imagination is the limit!
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Why use a mold?
For this project, I chose to use a round silicone mold and for several reasons:
- Less mess: there's no excess chocolate dripping everywhere, you don't have to worry about drying the cookies on a baking sheet, and if your kids want to help, it won't be as sloppy as a process.
- Perfect look: The Oreos come out perfectly with a smooth finish every time, looking uniform and professional.
- Easy cool down: let everything cool down and harden in the mold, and when you're ready, the Oreo pops right out of the mold - easy peasy!
Pro Tip: When choosing a mold, make sure the cookie fits with room to spare around it!
Ingredients
- Oreo sandwich cookies - I used the traditional cookie, but you can opt for mint Oreos, peanut butter, or birthday cake-filled ones.
- White chocolate chips - using high-quality chocolate chips can make a difference in taste. I like Ghirardelli chocolate chips for projects like this. Here, I chose white chocolate to make the sprinkles stand out more, but you can also use dark chocolate or milk chocolate. Chocolate melts or almond bark will work as well, especially if you're looking for different colors (see my Halloween Oreos for inspiration)
- Decorative sprinkles (of your choice)
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Chocolate-Covered Oreos
It's important not to overheat and scorch the chocolate. The chocolate chips may not appear melted, but if you stir them in between heating, you'll see how soft they are.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second increments for about 2 minutes or until fully melted. Make sure to scrape the side of the bowl in between each time. You can also use a double boiler (see instructions below).
- Scoop a spoonful of melted chocolate into the mold to cover the bottom with chocolate.
- Place an Oreo on top of the chocolate and slightly push down.
- Place another scoop of melted chocolate on top of the Oreos and shake the mold until all the chocolate is covering the Oreos evenly.
- Top with your favorite sprinkles
- Put it in the fridge for at least a half hour until it is solid.
- Remove from mold by gently pushing on the bottom and package in an airtight container or individual cellophane bags.
Equipment
As I mentioned earlier, having a mold is neat, but it's not a must. You can dip the Oreos in the melted chocolate using a fork as a dipping tool. Afterward, you can decorate and dry them on wax paper.
Using a makeshift double boiler is my preferred method for melting chocolate since there's less chance of overheating and burning it. Fill a small saucepan with a couple of inches of water and set it on medium heat. Then, choose a glass bowl slightly bigger than the saucepan so it will sit on top and seal in the heat. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl and gently stir while they melt.
Storage
Stored in an airtight container at room temperature, these cookies will keep for 2-3 weeks. Seal the plastic bags tight if you're making party favors or gifts. When making these ahead of time, remember that the Oreos will start to get soft at some point. So, the sooner they're being eaten, the better 😉
More decorating ideas
- Sprinkles: Use a variety of colorful sprinkles, such as rainbow sprinkles, nonpareils, and themed sprinkles, to add a burst of color and fun.
- Crushed Candy Toppings: Add crushed candies like M&M's, Reese's Pieces, or candy canes for a delicious, crunchy texture.
- Edible Glitter or Dust: Sprinkle edible glitter or dust over the chocolate coating for a touch of elegance and shimmer.
- Cookie Crumbs: Crush some extra Oreos into fine crumbs and sprinkle them over the chocolate coating. This adds a nice contrast and a bit of extra Oreo flavor.
- Drizzled Designs: Melt a contrasting color of chocolate (white, milk, or dark) and use a spoon or a piping bag to drizzle artistic patterns on top.
- Nuts and Seeds: Add chopped nuts like almonds, peanuts, pistachios, sesame, or chia seeds for a nutty twist.
- Dried Fruit: For a fruity touch, press dried fruit pieces like cranberries, apricots, or pineapple onto the chocolate coating.
- Caramel or Toffee Bits: Drizzle or sprinkle caramel sauce or toffee bits on top for a rich, buttery taste.
- Chocolate Chips or Shavings: Before the chocolate coating sets, press chocolate chips or use a vegetable peeler to create chocolate shavings on top.
- Colorful Candy Melts for a vibrant look.
- Theme-Based Decorations: Tailor the toppings to match specific themes or events, such as red and green for Christmas, pastels for Easter, or red, white, and blue for Independence Day.
- Personalized Messages: Write short messages or names on the chocolate coating using edible food pens for a customized touch.
Related
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
Chocolate-Covered Oreos
Using a mold will make these delicious treats come out perfect every time. They're guaranteed to be a hit!
Ingredients
- 8 Oreo sandwich cookies
- 8 oz white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon sprinkles
Instructions
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In a small bowl melt the chocolate in the microwave inincrements of 30 seconds, for about 2 minutes, or until fully melted. Make sure to stir the chips each time. Don't Overheat! You can also use a double boiler for this (see notes for instructions)
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Scoop a spoonful of melted chocolate into the mold, so that the bottom is fully covered with chocolate.
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Place an Oreo on top of the chocolate, andslightly push down.
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Place another scoop of melted chocolate on topof the Oreos and shake the mold until all chocolate is covering the Oreos evenly.
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Top with your favorite sprinkles.
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Put in the fridge for at least a half hour,
until solid. -
Remove from mold by gently pushing from the bottom. Store in an airtight container or small sealed plastic bags for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
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Recipe Notes
To make a makeshift double boiler, fill a small saucepan with a couple of inches of water and set it on medium heat. Then, choose a glass bowl slightly bigger than the saucepan, so it will sit on top and seal in the heat. Add the chocolate chips to the bowl and gently stir while they melt.
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