Christmas Dipped Oreo Cookies + Video

These Christmas Oreos are almost too cute to eat but I bet they won’t stick around for long! Easy and festive, these holiday cookies are as much fun to make as they are to eat. 

It seems our pantry is always stocked with Oreo cookies. They are my husband’s weakness, and when he just needs that small sweet bite after a meal they always fit the bill. Oreo always seems to come out with holiday cookies, whether the filling is colored or flavored like peppermint, some are even dipped in chocolate; I love the mint ones straight from the freezer. But I have never seen anything quite as festive and cute as these dipped Oreos for Christmas in my local stores. Have you?

Christmas Oreos

If you’re an Oreo fan you are going to love these Christmas-themed cookies. Holiday-flavored or plain Oreos are transformed into sweet Santa Claus, polar bears, and reindeer by using melting wafers and festive decorations. They look super fancy but are so simple to make and of course, they taste great. 

Christmas Oreo Cookies

Nothing screams Christmas more than these holiday cookies. Perfect for a holiday season kid’s activity you’ll find they are an affordable gift for neighbors, friends, and teachers. Wrap a bunch up with some festive wrapping for a quick and easy gift or make a batch for your cookie swaps. 

If you love these Christmas Oreos, you are sure to love my Oreo Bark and Oreo Truffle recipes too!   

Easy Christmas Cookies

Ideal to make ahead, these Christmas Oreos will keep for two weeks stored in between layers of parchment in an airtight container. Or stash them in the freezer for a cold treat. I guarantee these cookies will make a great addition to your holiday dessert table. 

Ingredients for Chocolate Dipped Christmas Oreos

For complete ingredients and instructions scroll to the bottom of this post for the full printable recipe. 

To Make the Reindeer Oreos:

• Candy melting wafers: Milk chocolate or dark chocolate wafers coat the Oreo cookies.
• Oreo cookies: I used Original Oreos but any Oreo is fine.
• Candy eyes: The candy eyes are for the eyes of the reindeer. 
• Red M&Ms: The red M&M is used for the nose of the reindeer.
• Mini pretzel twists:  Mini pretzel twists are for the reindeer antlers. 

For Making the Santa Suit Oreos:

• Red candy melting wafers:  For the Santa Suits you’ll need red melting wafers for Santa’s coat.
• Oreo cookies: Here too you can use any type of Oreo you’d like. 
• Black gel writer: I used a black gel writer for Santa’s belt.
• Yellow M&Ms: Yellow M&Ms are for Santa’s belt buckle.
• Small white sugar pearls: Small white pearls are used for buttons.

To Make the Polar Bear Oreo Cookies:

• White chocolate candy melting wafers: You’ll need white chocolate wafers for the polar bears.
• Oreo cookies: Here too, use whichever type of Oreo you like. 
• Festive sprinkles, M&Ms, and Candy Eyes: to decorate your Oreo Polar Bears.

For Chocolate Dipped Sprinkled Oreos:

• Oreos: Use Original Oreos or flavored ones to dip in chocolate and decorate for Christmas.
• Melting wafers: You’ll need various melting wafers to make the sprinkled Oreos.
• Decorations: You’ll need sugar pearls, M&Ms, festive sprinkles, colored sugars, and gel writers. Use your imagination – anything goes!

Keep reading to find tips and tricks, substitutions, and answers to questions you may have about this recipe for dipped Oreo cookies for Christmas. 

How to make easy chocolate covered Christmas Oreos

These Christmas Oreo cookies are fun and easy to make. Be sure to watch the recipe video for even more help and instruction!

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, wax paper, or a silpat mat.

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate candy melting wafers (the type of candy wafer depends on decoration). Heat 1 minute at 50% power and stir. Continue to heat 30-second intervals at 50% power until melted, stirring well in between. Make sure there are no lumps in the chocolate and that it is smooth and easy to stir. You may also use a double broiler if preferred.

Place the Oreos on a fork and dip into the melted chocolate. Turn to coat completely in chocolate. When the entire cookie is covered with chocolate, lift it out using the fork. Tap the fork on the side of the bowl several times to let the excess melted chocolate drip off.

Slide the Oreo onto the baking sheet with a toothpick. Repeat with remaining Oreos.

Make the Reindeer:

While the milk chocolate is still hot, place 2 candy eyes for the eyes and 1 red M&M as the nose. Add 2 pretzels to the top for antlers. Let the cookie set completely. Repeat with remaining Oreos.

To Make the Polar Bears:

While the white chocolate is still hot, add candy eyes, and place 2 white chocolate candy wafer melts for the ears and 1 for the nose before pressing 1 brown M&M for the tip of the nose.

Make the Santa Suits:

Let the red candy coating harden completely before decorating. Using the gel writer or a fine paintbrush, draw a line across the lower center of the Oreo to resemble a belt.

Add a dab of melted chocolate to 1 yellow M&M to make the belt buckle then make the buttons by piping on dots or using candy pearls. 

To Make Sprinkled Cookies:

While the chocolate is still hot, sprinkle with festive sprinkles. Let the cookie come to room temperature to set completely.

Fun Idea: add a mini Reeses cup to the top to make them look like an ornament!

Leftover chocolate-dipped Oreos will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can freeze them for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature on the kitchen counter. 

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Substitutions

Remember that when it comes to making substitutions in recipes, you don’t need to be afraid to get creative and use ingredients that suit your personal taste and dietary preferences. Make it your own!

• Use Golden Oreos or Mint Oreos instead of regular Oreos.
• You can substitute the white melting wafers with melted white chocolate chips, melted white chocolate, or almond bark  
• Try dark chocolate instead of the chocolate melting wafers and milk chocolate chips instead of the milk chocolate wafers.
• Use any small candy in place of the M&Ms. 
• Sprinkle chopped nuts or candy canes over the cookies. 

FAQs about these Oreo Christmas cookies

Can I make this Christmas Oreos recipe in advance? Yes, you can make these Christmas cookies in advance. They will keep well for up to 2 weeks.

Why is the coating on my Christmas Oreos not firming up? If you find the coating isn’t firming up it could be because it is too thick. Add a touch of coconut oil to the melted coating to thin it out.

What are some packaging ideas for gifting these? There are loads of ways to package these holiday cookies! The best thing to do is to go to your local dollar store and check out the festive bags, containers, and wrapping paper. 

 Tips & Tricks

• Make sure the melted wafers are completely smooth before dipping the Oreo into it.
• Shake off any excess covering well so the decorations adhere well.
• Place the Oreos in the fridge so the melted chocolate firms up quickly once dipped. 
• Melt the wafers or chocolate over a double-boiler instead of in the microwave. 
• Use a piping bag to add the dots to the Santa suits. 

This recipe is part of The Sweetest Season, an annual virtual cookie swap co-hosted by Erin of The Speckled Palate and Susannah of Feast + West. Every year, food bloggers get together to share new holiday cookie recipes to make and give.

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More Recipes to Love

If you are looking for more holiday treats you may like this Holiday Biscotti,  these Gingerdoodle Cookies, or these Peppermint Meringues. Or, for recipes with a festive twist try my Chocolate Mint Candy Cookies or these Hot Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies. 

These Christmas Oreo cookie ideas are bound to be a hit as a decadent treat or holiday gift.