Looking for a sweet homemade Christmas treat to take to classroom parties and other gatherings? These darling Santa Oreos are a cinch to make (truly!), and they are sure to be a hit with kids of all ages. Continue reading for all the details for how to make a batch of Santa Oreos this holiday season.
To Make a Batch of Santa Oreos, You Will Need…
- Golden Oreo Cookies
- Red Wilton Candy Melts
- Bright White Wilton Candy Melts
- White Decorator Frosting
- Red M&M’s
- Mini Marshmallows
- Black Decorating Gel
- Wax Paper
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In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the red and white candy melts according to the product package instructions. (The amount you need to melt will vary depending upon how many cookies you want to make, but half of each package is enough to make approximately one dozen cookies.)
Dip the top of each Oreo into the red candy coating. Place on wax paper to cool until coating is set. (To speed hardening, place in the refrigerator until firm, about 10 minutes.)
When the red coating is set, dip the lower half of each cookie into the white candy coating. Place the cookies onto wax paper. Finish decorating the remainder of the cookie before the white coating sets.
Apply a border of white frosting over the edge where the red candy coating and the cookie meet, dabbing the icing to mimic the look of the fur lining of Santa’s hat.
While the white candy coating is still wet, affix an M&M nose onto the top center edge of the dipped white section. Create two eyes with the black gel and affix a marshmallow on one side of the white frosting border to form a pom-pom for Santa’s hat.
In no time at all, you can have a batch of Santa Oreos to enjoy at classroom parties, office parties, or any other holiday gathering!
- Golden Oreo Cookies
- Red Wilton Candy Melts
- Bright White Wilton Candy Melts
- White Decorator Frosting
- Red M&M's
- Mini Marshmallows
- Black Decorating Gel
- Supplies: Wax Paper
- In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the red and white candy melts according to the product package instructions. (The amount you need to melt will vary depending upon how many cookies you want to make, but half of each package is enough to make approximately one dozen cookies.)
- Dip the top of each Oreo into the red candy coating. Place on wax paper to cool until coating is set. (To speed hardening, place in the refrigerator until firm, about 10 minutes.)
- When the red coating is set, dip the lower half of each cookie into the white candy coating. Place the cookies onto wax paper, but do not allow the white coating to set. Apply a border of white frosting over the edge where the red candy coating and the cookie meet, dabbing the icing to mimic the look of the fur lining of Santa's hat. While the white candy coating is still wet, affix an M&M nose onto the top center edge of the dipped white section. Create two eyes with the black gel and affix a marshmallow on one side of the frosting border to form a pom-pom for Santa's hat.
Having grown up in a home brimming with sewing notions and paintbrushes, Amy has a deep love for all things creative. On any given day, you’ll find her knee-deep in her latest creative endeavor, with projects ranging from sewing and crafts to home decor and kid-friendly ideas. Amy believes that everyone, regardless of skill level or experience, possesses the ability to create something beautiful, and Positively Splendid was born of her passion for helping others harness their innate creative potential.
These are darling Amy! I love those fat red noses. 🙂
Thanks so much, Kara! 🙂
Very cute. And you don’t have to be good in the kitchen-like me- to make something cute.
Thank you, Barbara! These really are easy to make!
This is the cutest idea! Thank you!