Adorable Reindeer Oreos Treats (Printer-Friendly Version)
Festive Oreos decorated with candy eyes, red noses, and pretzel antlers for a fun holiday activity with kids.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookies
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14.3 oz (405 g) regular Oreo cookies (36 count)
→ Chocolate Coating
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1 1/2 cups (9 oz, 255 g) chocolate candy melts
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36 light brown candy melts
→ Decorations
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36 red M&M candies
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72 candy eyeballs
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36 twisted pretzels
# Steps to Follow:
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Line a baking sheet or cooling rack with parchment paper.
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Place chocolate candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power for 1 minute, stir, then continue heating in 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each, until smooth, about 3 to 5 minutes total.
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Using a fork or candy dipper, fully dip each Oreo into the melted chocolate, tapping gently to remove excess coating.
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Place coated Oreos on the prepared parchment. While chocolate is still soft, press one light brown candy melt on bottom half as snout, place two candy eyeballs above it, attach one red M&M as nose using a dab of melted chocolate, and affix half a pretzel on each side for antlers.
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Let the decorated cookies rest for approximately 10 minutes or until chocolate hardens before serving.
# Additional Tips:
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Microwaving chocolate at reduced power helps prevent burning and promotes smooth melting.