Satisfy your sweet tooth with a tasty treat that combines America's favorite cookie with irresistible chocolate. This incredibly easy 3-ingredient chocolate covered Oreos recipe takes classic Oreos to a new level of deliciousness. Whether it's for a special occasion or just a snack, this delicious no bake dessert is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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🥘 Ingredients
- Oreo cookies
- White chocolate chips
- Sprinkles of your choice.
See recipe card for quantities.
🥣 Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Melt the chocolate in the microwave in a microwave safe bowl in increments of 30 seconds for about 2 minutes, or until fully melted. Make sure to stir the chips each time and scrape the side of the bowl. Scoop a spoonful of melted chocolate into the Oreo mold, so that the bottom is covered with chocolate.
Step 2: 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.
Step 3: Top with your favorite sprinkles. Put in the fridge for at least a half hour to let the coating set.
Hint: You can also melt your chocolate on the stove, Just be careful not to overheat it, as this can make it lumpy. If it gets overheated, you can save it by straining it through a sieve.
🩷 Why you'll love this recipe
- Easy Dessert: This recipe only requires 3 total ingredients and 3 simple steps, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced bakers.
- Versatile: You can customize your chocolate covered Oreos with a different type of chocolate, colorful sprinkles, or even different colors of candy coatings to your preference or for special occasions.
- Perfect for Parties: Chocolate-dipped Oreos make fantastic party favors or dessert table additions for celebrations like birthday parties, a baby shower, or Valentine's Day.
- Delicious Treat: The combination of creamy chocolate coating and the classic Oreo crunch creates an irresistible flavor and texture that's sure to satisfy any chocolate lover.
🧂Substitutions
- Chocolate Varieties: Experiment with a different kind of chocolate, like milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate, to create unique flavor combinations.
- Sprinkle Options: Swap out traditional sprinkles for crushed candy canes, colorful nonpareils, or themed sprinkles to match the occasion.
- Oreo Flavors: Use different varieties of Oreos, like mint, birthday cake, or double-stuffed Oreos, for a yummy twist on this classic treat.
- Gluten Free: Use gluten free oreos to make this sweet treat gluten free.
- Candy Melts: You can also use white chocolate candy melts instead of white chocolate chips if you prefer.
📖 Variations
- Valentine's Day Oreos: Use birthday cake oreos and add a bit of red food coloring to the white chocolate for a pastel pink chocolate coating.
- St. Patrick's Day Oreos: Use mint oreos and add green food coloring to the white chocolate for a green coating. You can also add gold sprinkles.
- Easter Oreos: Use Use birthday cake oreos and add a bit of food coloring to the white chocolate to make pastel colors like blue, green, and purple.
- Independence Day Oreos:Use red velvet oreos and add some blue food coloring to the white chocolate for a blue coating. Add white star sprinkles on top.
- Halloween Oreos: Use Halloween Oreos with orange cream and use orange food coloring in the white chocolate for an orange coating.
- Christmas Oreos: Use mint oreos and add red or green food coloring to the white chocolate. You can also add festive sprinkles.
- New Year's Eve Oreos: Use golden or lemon Oreos and coat with milk or dark chocolate. Add edible gold glitter or gold sprinkles.
- Oreo Pops: Insert a popsicle stick or lollipop stick into the Oreo cream before dipping them into melted chocolate. After dipping, place them on wax paper, add sprinkles or other toppings, and let them set.
- Marbled Oreos: dip the Oreos in melted white chocolate, reserving some for later. Chill them for 15 minutes, then swirl oil-based food coloring into the reserved chocolate. Dip the tops of each cookie into the marbled chocolate.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt some milk or dark chocolate in a separate bowl to drizzle on top of the Oreos after the coating has set.
🍽 Equipment Used
- Oreo cookie mold with at least 8 cookie slots.
🥡 Storage
To keep your chocolate-covered Oreos fresh, store them in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the fridge for about two weeks. If you want to keep them longer, they can go in the freezer for up to two months. Just let them thaw a bit in the fridge before enjoying them.
👩🏻🍳 Expert Tips
- Melting Chocolate: Use the microwave or a double boiler to melt your chocolate in 30-second increments, stirring each time until smooth and fully melted.
- Even Coating: Ensure each Oreo is evenly coated in chocolate by gently tapping the mold or using a dipping tool to remove excess chocolate before setting.
- Chilling Time: For best results, refrigerate the chocolate-covered Oreos for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate is firm before serving.
💭 FAQ
This recipe is perfect for preparing in advance. When you store the chocolate-covered Oreos in a sealed container in the fridge, they'll stay tasty for a couple weeks.
First, melt the chocolate chips until smooth, either in the microwave or using a double boiler. Then, dip each Oreo into the melted chocolate, tapping off any excess, and place them on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
When it comes to decorating chocolate-covered Oreos, there are plenty of choices. You can add drizzles of different colored melted chocolate or royal icing, sprinkle on some sprinkles or chopped nuts, or even use stencils for designs.
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📋 Recipe
Chocolate Covered Oreos
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 Oreos we used gluten free
- 8 oz White chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoon sprinkles of your choice.
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave in increments of 30 seconds, for about 2 minutes, or until fully melted. Make sure to stir them chips each time.
- Scoop a spoonful of melted chocolate into the Oreo mold, so that the bottom is covered 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 chocolate is covering the Oreos evenly.
- Top with your favorite sprinkles
- Put in the fridge for at least a half hour, until solid.
Jessica says
This incredibly easy 3-ingredient chocolate covered Oreos recipe takes classic Oreos to a new level of deliciousness!