The Cutest Christmas Oreos
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These adorable Christmas Oreos are the perfect addition to your holiday spread. Oreo cookies are decorated with candy melts and sprinkles to make a fun Christmas tree design, and you can even decorate the tree! An easy and delicious no-bake treat you can make and enjoy with the little ones this holiday season.
I don’t know about you, but my holiday season doesn’t feel complete without some Christmas cookies! In fact, one of the things I look forward to the most during the season is making Christmas treats and assembling my cookie tray. Almond crescent cookies, 3-ingredient peanut butter blossoms, and 3-ingredient shortbread cookies are some of my favorites to make, but I wanted to add a treat that I can make with my kids. And since they love Oreos, these Christmas tree Oreos are the perfect choice!
They’re cute, colorful, and so much fun to make. Serve them at your holiday parties, package them in cute boxes for gifting, or keep a stash for cozy nights in with a cup of peppermint hot chocolate. I promise that these adorable treats will brighten your holiday celebrations like they did ours.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: Ready in no time, these goodies are perfect for last-minute holiday gatherings or edible gifts.
- No-bake Christmas treat: No time to bake Christmas treats? No problem! Enjoy a delicious treat with zero oven time. Perfect for busy holiday schedules!
- Crowd-pleaser: Everyone loves Oreos, and adding a fun and festive twist will make them even more irresistible.
- Customizable: Get creative with endless decorating ideas, from snowflakes to reindeer faces, making each treat uniquely yours.
- Great party snack: They’re portable, mess-free, and ideal for grazing at holiday get-togethers.
- Perfect for gifting: Package them in a cute holiday box, and you’ve got an easy, thoughtful gift for friends, neighbors, or coworkers.
How to Make Christmas Oreos
The bright colors and festive designs of these Christmas Oreos will instantly bring cheer to your dessert table. This 5-ingredient recipe only takes 20 minutes to prep – the hardest part is waiting for the candy melts to set so you can take a bite already.
Making these is a great holiday activity to keep kids entertained and to keep their sweet tooth satisfied. My kids especially love decorating their Christmas tree Oreos with sprinkles and they come up with the cutest designs!
Scroll to the bottom of this post for a printable recipe card with a full list of ingredients, measurements, and step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients You Need
- Oreo cookies: Use your favorite kind of Oreos – classic, Golden, Double Stuf, or thin. Try flavored Oreos like mint, peppermint, peanut butter, or gingerbread for a festive flavor twist.
- Green candy melts: For the Christmas tree design.
- White candy melts: For making the snow design.
- Star sprinkles: The finishing touch on top of the Christmas trees.
- Nonpareils sprinkles: For decorating the Christmas trees.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Making these adorable Christmas cookies is fun and easy. All you have to do is melt the candies, dip the Oreos in them in the melted white candy, pipe the melted green candy onto the cookies to make Christmas trees, place a star sprinkle on top of each tree, then decorate the tree with colorful nonpareils sprinkles.
You can make a batch in just 30 minutes or less. They’re sure to be a hit with the kids and the kids at heart.
Step 1: Melt the candy
First, melt the white candy according to the package instructions until smooth and creamy.
Melt the green candy melts in a separate bowl, also until smooth.
Step 2: Dip the Oreos
Dip the bottom of each Oreo into the white candy melts, ensuring it’s fully coated at the bottom only. Gently tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove excess candy melt.
Place the coated Oreos onto a baking sheet or plate.
Step 3: Create Christmas trees
Next, transfer the melted green candy to a piping bag. Drizzle the green candy melts over the top of each Oreo in a zigzag pattern to create the look of a Christmas tree.
Step 4: Decorate the trees
While the green candy coating is still wet, place a star sprinkle at the top of each tree.
Sprinkle the nonpareils sprinkles onto the trees to decorate.
Step 5: Set and serve
Allow the cookies to set completely. You can speed up this process by placing the baking sheet or plate in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
Once set, carefully remove the Christmas tree Oreos from the surface.
Substitutions
When it comes to design and ingredients, the possibilities are endless for these festive treats. However, as a start, we’ll make a simple yet adorable Christmas tree design using just candy melts and sprinkles. If you don’t have some at home or prefer to use other ingredients, try these easy substitutions:
- Oreo cookies: Not a fan of Oreos or don’t have some on hand? Use any brand of vanilla or chocolate sandwich cookies that you like instead. Mint-flavored will work great, too.
- White candy melts: Substitute white candy melts with white chocolate chips melted with a bit of coconut oil or butter for a similar effect for making the “snow”.
- Star sprinkles: If you can’t find star-shaped sprinkles, use a small dollop of yellow icing or a mini gold candy.
- Nonpareils sprinkles: Substitute with other small, colorful sprinkles like jimmies, sugar pearls, or edible glitter for a unique look.
Expert Tips
- Use quality ingredients: The star of the recipe is simplicity, so using high-quality ingredients makes a noticeable difference. Use vibrant candy melts and fresh, colorful sprinkles for the best flavor and presentation.
- Work quickly: Candy melts can harden quickly, so have all your decorations (sprinkles, stars, etc.) ready to go before you start dipping the Oreos. If needed, reheat the candy melts in short intervals to keep them smooth.
- Line your workspace: Place dipped Oreo cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking. You can also use silicone mats for easy removal.
- Get creative: Experiment with different ingredients to decorate your Christmas tree Oreos. Pipe icing onto the cookies to make fun festive shapes, add a candy topping like mini M&M’s, chopped peppermint candies, or crushed Butterfinger chocolate, or drizzle the top with melted chocolate or your favorite syrup.
- Add some sparkle: Dust the finished cookies with edible glitter or shimmer powder for an extra magical holiday touch.
- Package with care: If giving as gifts, let the cookies set completely before packing them in festive boxes or tins. Add tissue paper or bubble wrap to prevent breaking.
How to Store This Recipe
Store the Christmas tree Oreos in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, preferably away from direct sunlight or any heat source to prevent melting. I don’t recommend storing in the freezer.
What to Serve with Christmas Oreos
Enjoy Christmas tree Oreos with milk, hot cocoa, hot chocolate, coffee, or tea. They also pair well with holiday cocktails like an eggnog martini, vodka cranberry, or cranberry margarita. For gatherings, serve them alongside other Christmas treats or desserts.
More Dessert Recipes To Try
- Saltine toffee (Xmas crack)
- Peppermint ice cream
- 3-ingredient fudge
- Peanut butter fudge
- Cinnamon palmiers
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How To Make Christmas Tree Oreos
Ingredients
- 12 individual Oreo cookies
- 1 cup green candy melts
- ½ cup white candy melts
- 12 individual star sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon nonpareils sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the white candy melts according to the package instructions until smooth and creamy. Melt the green candy melts in a separate bowl, also until smooth.
- Dip the bottom of each Oreo into the white candy melts, ensuring it’s fully coated at the bottom only. Gently tap the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove excess candy melt.
- Place the coated Oreos onto a baking sheet or plate.
- Transfer the melted green candy melts to a piping bag. Drizzle the green candy melts over the top of each Oreo in a zigzag pattern to create the look of a Christmas tree.
- While the green candy coating is still wet, place a star sprinkle at the top of each tree. Sprinkle the nonpareils sprinkles onto the trees to decorate.
- Allow the cookies to set completely. You can speed up this process by placing the baking sheet or plate in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes. Once set, carefully remove the Christmas tree Oreos from the surface.
Notes
- Use vibrant candy melts and fresh, colorful sprinkles for the best flavor and presentation.
- Candy melts can harden quickly, so have all your ingredients ready to go before you start dipping the Oreos. If needed, reheat the candy melts in short intervals to keep them smooth.
- Place dipped Oreo cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent sticking. You can also use silicone mats for easy removal.
- Experiment with different ingredients to decorate your Christmas tree Oreos. Use icing, add a candy topping, or drizzle the top with melted chocolate or your favorite syrup.
- Dust the finished cookies with edible glitter or shimmer powder for an extra magical holiday touch.
- If giving as gifts, let the cookies set completely before packing them in festive boxes or tins. Add tissue paper or bubble wrap to prevent breaking.
