Winter Penguin Oreos
I love finding little kitchen projects that I can do with my kids during the holidays. These Winter Penguin Oreos are one of those Christmas treats I found last year. They’re simple, cute, and great for a cookie tray or holiday party.
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All you need are Oreos, melted chocolate, and a few candies to decorate. It’s a no-bake Christmas dessert recipe that is ideal for kids’ Christmas parties and school snacks.
I’m sure you’ll also love my Rudolph-Inspired Chocolate Covered Oreos and Melted Snowman White Chocolate Covered Oreos.
How to Make Winter Penguin Oreos
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. First things first, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Grab a microwave-safe bowl and toss in those dark chocolate chips. Heat them in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until they’re nice and melted.
3. Using a fork, gently dip an Oreo into the melted chocolate, flipping it to coat both sides. Once it’s fully covered, move it to your prepared parchment paper. Repeat this step for the remaining Oreos.
4. While the chocolate is still melted, take a white chocolate melt and place it on the bottom half of the Oreo.
5. Next, gently press two edible eyes into the chocolate for your penguin’s adorable gaze.
6. Chop an orange M&M in half and place it underneath the eyes to make the beak.
7. Now for the fun part! Press two mini marshmallows into the sides of the Oreo to give your penguin some fluffy cheeks.
8. To make the earmuffs, heat the sour straws in the microwave for about 15 seconds to soften them. Cut them into 1-inch pieces and stick them on top of the Oreo, between the marshmallows.
9. Pull apart the Oreo Minis and separate both layers. Dip each side in the melted chocolate.
10. Then stick them onto the front of the Oreo to create little wings.
11. Place your creation in the freezer for 15 minutes to let everything harden.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Be sure to melt your chocolate in short intervals so it doesn’t burn. Stir well in between.
- Work quickly once the Oreos are dipped. The chocolate hardens fast, so have your toppings ready to go.
- Set up a little decorating station with bowls of candy so kids can grab and decorate their own penguin.
- These can be made the day before and stored in the fridge in an airtight container.
- For other variations, use red licorice for earmuffs, candy corn for beaks, or skip the earmuffs and just keep them simple.
Winter Penguin Oreos
Ingredients
- 12 Oreo cookies
- 24 edible eyes
- 12 white candy melts
- 12 orange M&Ms
- 12 oz dark chocolate chips
- 2 oz package sour patch straws
- 6 Oreo minis
- 24 mini marshmallows
Instructions
- First things first, line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grab a microwave-safe bowl and toss in those dark chocolate chips. Heat them in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until they’re nice and melted.
- Using a fork, gently dip an Oreo into the melted chocolate, flipping it to coat both sides. Once it’s fully covered, move it to your prepared parchment paper. Repeat this step for the remaining Oreos.
- While the chocolate is still melted, take a white chocolate melt and place it on the bottom half of the Oreo.
- Next, gently press two edible eyes into the chocolate for your penguin’s adorable gaze.
- Chop an orange M&M in half and place it underneath the eyes to make the beak.
- Now for the fun part! Press two mini marshmallows into the sides of the Oreo to give your penguin some fluffy cheeks.
- To make the earmuffs, heat the sour straws in the microwave for about 15 seconds to soften them. Cut them into 1-inch pieces and stick them on top of the Oreo, between the marshmallows.
- Pull apart the Oreo Minis and separate both layers. Dip each side in the melted chocolate.
- Then stick them onto the front of the Oreo to create little wings.
- Place your creation in the freezer for 15 minutes to let everything harden.
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