Chocolate Covered Oreos are simple to make with just cookies and chocolate and are one of the best quick treats for any occasion. Melt the chocolate in the microwave or using a double boiler, dip the Oreos, add a chocolate drizzle or sprinkles, and you have a festive cookie that can be personalized for parties, holidays, and celebrations all year round.
I love using chocolate melting wafers for this recipe because I always have a few bags on hand, but you can also melt chocolate chips or a chocolate bar with a bit of coconut oil instead. Any variety of Oreo cookies can be used and the whole family will enjoy helping decorate the dipped cookies. Give as a gift, serve as an easy dessert, or elevate a cake by garnishing it with chocolate-dipped Oreos! For more recipes with Oreo cookies, try my Oreo cheesecake, Oreo balls, or Oreo pie.
What You Need to Make This Recipe
Oreo Cookies – all types of Oreo cookies can be used for this recipe. 10 oz of chocolate will coat about 24 cookies, but you can easily scale this recipe to be larger or smaller.
Chocolate – candy melts or chocolate both work well. You can use chocolate chips or a chopped chocolate bar. Melted chocolate will be thicker than candy melts so you may need to add some coconut oil or vegetable shortening to thin it out for dipping. Use milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate to suit your taste.
Sprinkles – while completely optional, sprinkles add some seasonal flair and are especially fun for a baby shower, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, and birthday parties.
How to Make Chocolate Covered Oreos
1. Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals stirring between each, or melt the candy melts according to the package instructions.
2. Use a fork to dip the Oreos into the chocolate, turning it to coat fully. Tap the fork to shake off any excess chocolate.
3. Place on the parchment paper to dry.
4. Top with sprinkles before the coating sets, if desired. Or, let the coating set, then drizzle with more melted chocolate. Let the cookies sit at room temperature or chill until dry, and the coating has fully set.
Pro Tips For Making This Recipe
- Use a great-tasting chocolate. While you don’t need to use high-quality chocolate for this recipe, the chocolate used is the main flavor. Candy melts are convenient and melt smoothly but sample them before using to make sure you like the taste because not all chocolate wafers are delicious.
- Add coconut oil to thin the melted chocolate. If the chocolate coating is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of solid coconut oil or vegetable shortening to help thin it out. Stir the chocolate until the oil is fully incorporated. Add more oil as needed to achieve a smooth texture.
- Gently tap the cookie to remove excess chocolate. The key to beautiful Oreos that don’t have a puddle of chocolate around them on the parchment paper is to make sure you don’t have too much chocolate on the cookie. Gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl after dipping and fully coating the Oreo, until the excess chocolate has dripped off.
- Reheat the chocolate as needed. For the smoothest finish, you’ll want to make sure the chocolate is fully melted and hasn’t cooled too much. If the chocolate begins to thicken before you are done dipping, return it to the microwave for 15 seconds and stir well. If you’re using a double boiler, you can keep the chocolate smooth and warm by reducing the heat to the lowest setting after it is melted.
- Scale the recipe. This recipe is so easy to scale larger or smaller. Make just a few Oreos to garnish a cake or make a few dozen for party favors. When making larger batches, you may want to use a double boiler to keep the chocolate smooth and dippable for longer.
- Try different flavor combinations. Make these chocolate-dipped cookies with mint Oreos, golden Oreos, or your favorite seasonal Oreo cookie variety. Try using dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate. You can even try using a colored candy melt, but will want to sample the melts before using them, as their flavor quality can vary.
- Decorate with sprinkles, candy, and more. Add sprinkles to match any special occasion or add Oreo cookie crumbles, chopped nuts, or candy bar pieces to the chocolate coating! You can also use chocolate transfer sheets to add a seasonal flair, a design, or personalization such as a monogram.
- Almond bark variation. If you have almond bark on hand, you can use it for this recipe. It will melt smoothly and has a good consistency for dipping.
Frequently Asked Questions
Leftovers keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. Keep in mind that the chocolate coating may change color slightly as the cookies continue to sit, although sprinkles or drizzled chocolate will help camouflage some of this. Though this recipe does not require refrigeration, you will want to store the cookies out of direct sunlight to keep the coating set. If you live in a hot or humid climate, you can refrigerate them to prevent melting.
Serve chocolate-covered Oreos with hot chocolate or a large glass of milk. You can use chocolate covered Oreos in place of plain Oreos to top my Oreo cake recipe or add them to chocolate cheesecake or chocolate cake as a chocolate garnish. They are also a great addition to a Christmas cookie tin alongside molasses cookies, jammy thumbprint cookies, and decorated snowflake cookies.
Make an easy and delicious hand-held treat or an Oreo-centric display for a party by using lollipop sticks. Instead of using a fork to dip the Oreos in the chocolate, insert a lollipop stick into the cookie to use as a handle. Use additional lollipop sticks to make Oreo pops with Oreo balls and display them together using a styrofoam form.
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Chocolate Covered Oreos
Equipment
- Bowl
- Parchment paper or wax paper
Ingredients
- 1½ cups chocolate chips or candy melts semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate, milk chocolate (280g)
- 24 Oreo sandwich cookies
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 15-second intervals stirring between each, or the candy melts according to the package instructions.
- Use a fork to dip the Oreos into the chocolate, turning it to fully coat. Tap the fork to shake off any excess chocolate and place on the parchment paper to dry.
- Top with sprinkles before the coating sets, if desired. Or, let the coating set, then drizzle with more melted chocolate. Let the cookies sit at room temperature or chill until dry and the coating has fully set.
Notes
- Use a great-tasting chocolate. While you don’t need to use high-quality chocolate for this recipe, the chocolate used is the main flavor. Candy melts are convenient and melt smoothly but sample them before using to make sure you like the taste because not all chocolate wafers are delicious.
- Add coconut oil to thin the melted chocolate. If the chocolate coating is too thick, add 1 teaspoon of solid coconut oil or vegetable shortening to help thin it out. Stir the chocolate until the oil is fully incorporated. Add more oil as needed to achieve a smooth texture.
- Gently tap the cookie to remove excess chocolate. The key to beautiful Oreos that don’t have a puddle of chocolate around them on the parchment paper is to make sure you don’t have too much chocolate on the cookie. Gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl after dipping and fully coating the Oreo, until the excess chocolate has dripped off.
- Reheat the chocolate as needed. For the smoothest finish, you’ll want to make sure the chocolate is fully melted and hasn’t cooled too much. If the chocolate begins to thicken before you are done dipping, return it to the microwave for 15 seconds and stir well. If you’re using a double boiler, you can keep the chocolate smooth and warm by reducing the heat to the lowest setting after it is melted.
- Scale the recipe. This recipe is so easy to scale larger or smaller. Make just a few Oreos to garnish a cake or make a few dozen for party favors. When making larger batches, you may want to use a double boiler to keep the chocolate smooth and dippable for longer.
- Try different flavor combinations. Make these chocolate-dipped cookies with mint Oreos, golden Oreos, or your favorite seasonal Oreo cookie variety. Try using dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate. You can even try using a colored candy melt, but will want to sample the melts before using them, as their flavor quality can vary.
- Decorate with sprinkles, candy, and more. Add sprinkles to match any special occasion or add Oreo cookie crumbles, chopped nuts, or candy bar pieces to the chocolate coating! You can also use chocolate transfer sheets to add a seasonal flair, a design, or personalization such as a monogram.
- Almond bark variation. If you have almond bark on hand, you can use it for this recipe. It will melt smoothly and has a good consistency for dipping.
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