Chocolate Covered Oreos

Chocolate coating Oreos is easy with a few tricks. It's a fun way to customize the cookies for special occasions and events. Any sandwich cookie can be used, regular or gluten-free.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 5

Setting time (estimated) 20

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 28kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

1 pound chocolate melting wafers we recommend Ghirardelli for best flavor and results
36 Oreos cookies any type will work, as well as gluten-free or regular. Other brands of sandwich cookies also work.

Instructions

Fit rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
Follow the instructions on the package of candy melts (we recommend Ghirardelli brand). Use a glass bowl that is a microwave safe bowl or heat proof if using a double boiler melting method.
1 pound chocolate melting wafers
Place a cookie on a dining fork, dip it into the melted warm chocolate to fully coat it. You can roll the cookie in the chocolate and pick it up with the fork underneath too.
36 Oreos cookies
After dipping with the cookie on the fork, allow excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Lightly tap the fork to release any remaining chocolate.
Place individual cookies on the prepared baking sheet.
Allow to sit until the chocolate hardens. Enjoy as is to as part of another recipe.

Notes

What to do if the chocolate is too thick. As melted chocolate cools it can become too thick to dip and coat well. If the chocolate is too thick to dip the Oreos stir in 1/2 teaspoon of melted vegetable shortening to start. Stir in into the melted chocolate and it will thin up. You can add more if needed. Don’t use water. You'll find this instruction on the candy melt bag too.

Variations

Use different candy melts. Different flavors, different colors create great options to customize for your desired end result.

Works for any sandwich cookie. You can do this with any flavor of Oreos or with other brands of sandwich cookies. Both regular and gluten-free cookies work.

Dip half of the cookie. For a different look, insert only half of the cookie into the melted chocolate. Proceed with the instruction as directed.

How to Store

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week if in a cool environment. For longer storage or if in a hot or humid environment store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Moisture will ruin the chocolate coating so be sure to use a well sealed container if storing in the refrigerator.

Decorations. If you want to add sprinkles add them to each cookie after it is dipped so the sprinkles will adhere to the candy coating. A second color or flavor dipping chocolate can be drizzled onto the dipped cookies once they've set too.

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