Chocolate Covered Halloween Oreos
Looking for a fun, spooky, and delicious Halloween treat that doubles as a kid-friendly craft? These Chocolate Covered Halloween Oreos are the perfect solution! Not only are they a great addition to your Halloween party spread, but they’re also easy to make with kids. You can get creative with colorful chocolate, festive sprinkles, and candy eyes, letting your little ones decorate to their heart’s content.
What’s great about these Oreos is their versatility. You can easily customize them with different colors and designs, making each one unique. Plus, if you’re already making fun Halloween treats like my Halloween Dirt Cake or Easy Oreo Spider Cookies, these Chocolate Covered Halloween Oreos will fit right in with your spooky dessert spread.
Ingredients:
• 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, divided
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup bright white chocolate melting wafers
• 3/4 cup orange chocolate melting wafers
• Sprinkles, to decorate
• Candy eyes, to decorate
Instructions:
1. Melt the Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir. Continue microwaving for an additional 30 seconds and stir again until smooth.
2. Dip the Oreos: Dip the Oreos one at a time into the melted chocolate, flipping them over to ensure even coating. Use a fork to lift the Oreo out of the chocolate, tapping the fork lightly on the bowl’s edge to remove excess chocolate.
3. Set the Oreos: Place the chocolate-covered Oreo on a parchment-lined baking sheet or rack to cool. Decorate immediately with candy eyes, sprinkles, or drizzle with white or orange chocolate.
4. Repeat: Repeat the melting and dipping process with the remaining white and orange chocolate, using 1 tablespoon of shortening per batch of chocolate.
5. Chill: Place the decorated Oreos in the fridge to set for at least 20 minutes.
6. Serve: Once the chocolate is fully set, serve these spooky treats at your Halloween party or pack them as a special snack!
Recipe Notes:
• Cook Time: 3 minutes
• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Chill Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes
Tips for Success:
• Candy Wafers: While white chocolate can be used, candy wafers are recommended for ease of melting.
• Work in Batches: To avoid chocolate hardening too fast, work with one color of chocolate at a time.
• Color Variations: Use green or purple wafers for more Halloween color variety.
• Gel Food Coloring: Add 1/4 teaspoon of gel food coloring per 3/4 cup of melted chocolate wafers if you’re not using pre-colored wafers.
FAQ:
What can I add to make the Oreos even more festive?
You can add a drizzle of contrasting chocolate or use Halloween-themed sprinkles to make your Oreos stand out. Adding candy eyes gives them a fun, monster-like appearance that’s perfect for Halloween!
Can I substitute anything for the candy wafers?
Yes, you can substitute white chocolate for candy wafers, but keep in mind that white chocolate can burn easily. If you do use white chocolate, melt it slowly and carefully.
How far in advance can I make these?
You can make these up to 2 days in advance. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge to keep the chocolate from softening.
What kind of sprinkles work best?
A mix of black, orange, white, and purple sprinkles gives these treats a festive Halloween look. Feel free to mix and match depending on the theme or color scheme you’re going for.
Making these Chocolate Covered Halloween Oreos is not only a treat but also a fun activity to do with kids. Let their creativity flow as they design their own spooky creations!
Chocolate Covered Halloween Oreos
This tasty treat is also and easy craft for the kids.
Ingredients
- Approximately 30 Oreos
- 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening, divided
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup bright white chocolate melting wafers
- 3/4 cup orange chocolate melting wafers
- Sprinkles, to decorate
- Candy Eyes, to decorate
Instructions
In a small microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir.
Microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Stir again. By this point, your chocolate should be smooth and ready to dip.
Dip the Oreos one at a time into the chocolate, flipping it over to coat the entire Oreo evenly. Use a fork to remove the Oreo from the chocolate and tap the fork lightly on the edge of the bowl to allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Place the chocolate covered Oreo on a parchment lined baking sheet or a baking rack— this will keep it from sticking once the chocolate has cooled.
Decorate the Oreo with candy eyes or sprinkles, or a drizzle of white or orange chocolate. Make sure to add any decorations before the chocolate has hardened or they won’t stick.
Repeat with 9 additional Oreos.
Repeat the same melting process for the remaining two chocolates. Place the finished Oreos in the refrigerator and allow them to chill for at least 20 minutes. This will help set the chocolate.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Yield
1Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 133Total Fat 7.3gSaturated Fat 3.7gTrans Fat 1gCholesterol 3mgSodium 59mgCarbohydrates 15.5gFiber 0.8gSugar 11.3gProtein 1.6g
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
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