If you want something fancy to take to a party that hardly takes any time at all, how about chocolate-dipped Oreos? I promise you anyone can make them in minutes. And make them look good!
OK, so it’s confession time (again – I’m sure I have one of those at least every few posts).
I was going to call this post Easter Dipped Oreos, and if you’re reading this before Easter then great – go ahead and pretend these yummy little cookies are uniquely for this special holiday time.
But in true ‘me’ form, I’ve run out of time this week. Truth is, I’ve got a pretty good excuse. I’ve come on a very impromptu trip to Australia, 10,000 km away from home. Fully intending to publish this post earlier in the week, instead I’ve been lingering over late breakfasts in the sun, catching up with relatives and friends, shopping for souvenirs, and generally being anything but productive.
As you do when you’re given an unexpected chance to briefly escape winter!
But really, I only wanted to post these in time for Easter because I stuck some cute little golden chocolate eggs
So what to decorate these with once you’ve dunked them in melted chocolate? I used little milk and white chocolate curls
For me the best thing about these chocolate-dipped Oreos is that anyone can make them, and make them look good. Children can help you to decorate them, but they won’t look like children have decorated them, if you know what I mean (sorry kids, I know some of you are mighty talented and could make these look as good or better than any adult could!).
So just dip Oreos into melted chocolate, and decorate to your heart’s content! Throw those sprinkles on there, top with whatever chocolaty (or otherwise) treat you can think of, and you’ve got a rather glamorous-looking and incredibly speedy plate of goodies to impress your friends and family with.
And here’s a little video I made for you to show you exactly how it’s done, just in case you were in any doubt! 😉
HAPPY EASTER! (aka the-one-where-you-don’t-have-to feel guilty-about-eating-chocolate).
Chocolate-dipped Oreos
Ingredients
- 7 ounces chocolate milk, dark, white, or a mixture
- about 20 Oreos in the UK there are about 12 or 13 in each package
- decorations of your choice e.g. sprinkles chocolate curls, mini eggs, Maltesers, crushed honeycomb
Instructions
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Place a wire rack on a tray lined with baking paper (see video above!).
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Break the chocolate up into a microwave-safe jug, and melt in the microwave in 30-second bursts.*
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Dip the Oreos into the chocolate one by one, touching lightly on the side of the jug afterwards to allow any excess chocolate to drip off. Place them onto the wire rack, then immediately add your decorations.
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Allow the chocolate to set, then store in an air-tight container.
Recipe Notes
*I usually put in the microwave for 3 x 30-second bursts. This melts most of the chocolate, and then you stir it vigorously until the rest melts (this is also a quick way to temper the chocolate).
If you don’t have a microwave, just melt the chocolate on the stovetop in a smallish bowl over simmering hot water in a saucepan (make sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water).
The chocolate on the underside of the cookies will probably stick to the wire rack a little as it dries. Don't worry about this - just lift them loose with a fork when the chocolate is nearly (but not quite) set. If you forget (like I did), it's no big deal - they'll still come loose pretty easily with a fork.
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Shashi @ RunninSrilankan says
25 Mar 16 at 6:21 pmThese are ADORABLE Helen! I simply LOVE those golden chocolate eggs and those chocolate swirls! Hope you are enjoying your time in Australia – hope you bring some summer back to the Northern Hemisphere! 🙂 xx
Helen says
26 Mar 16 at 3:28 amHi Shashi! I will try my hardest to bring summer back for you! It certainly has been lovely to warm up in the sunshine for a while. So glad you like the Oroes… bet you could come up with a healthy version!
[email protected] says
26 Mar 16 at 3:16 pmI could eat these anytime, as well as Easter, they look so good. Have a great time in Oz 🙂
Helen says
29 Mar 16 at 10:49 amThanks, Janette! Back home safe and sound now – wish I was still there!
[email protected] says
28 Mar 16 at 1:02 amYour videos are so cool Helen, I love them!!! And I love the unique but simple recipes you share, it is totally my kind of food!
Helen says
29 Mar 16 at 9:40 amHey, thanks Nagi! I think I need to upgrade my camera soon to get a simpler video arrangement going because I really am enjoying the videos. Although they’re a lot of hard work!
Thanks for the compliment on the recipes too! That’s exactly why I like your food – so simple and yet incredibly tasty.
mira says
28 Mar 16 at 3:28 pmThese are super cute and what a great video! I’m seeing them after Easter, but I also celebrate Orthodox Easter, so I’ll be making them for it. Have a great time in Australia and enjoy some nice weather!
Helen says
29 Mar 16 at 9:37 amThanks Mira! I did really badly at getting this post ready for Easter, but hey, never mind. Definitely OK for Orthodox Easter!
We’re back home now but did have a wonderful little break in the sun!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
29 Mar 16 at 2:50 pmI love how easy these are! They would be perfect for kids to make too.
Helen says
31 Mar 16 at 5:59 amHi Dannii! Yes, they’re perfect for kiddie cooking sessions. 🙂
Denise | Sweet Peas & Saffron says
29 Mar 16 at 9:33 pmOh I hope you’re having a GREAT time in Australia! Wishing I could have some of that sunshine 🙂 These look unreal, Helen! So much chocolate, YUM!
Helen says
31 Mar 16 at 5:58 amThanks, Denise! We’re back home now and suffering a bit with jet lag (just coming up to 6am here and I’m WIDE awake and working!) but it was so worth it. 🙂
cheri says
29 Mar 16 at 11:59 pmWhat a fun cookie you created Helen, love your video!
Helen says
31 Mar 16 at 5:56 amThanks so much Cheri! They really were fun to make! 🙂
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom says
30 Mar 16 at 1:44 amOh my gosh… these cookies are SO cute! And I’m totally loving the video. If I didn’t see it, I would have assumed that these were a long and involved process based on how beautiful they are – a perfect illustration to show you just how easy these are to make! 🙂
Helen says
31 Mar 16 at 5:56 amThank you so much Kathleen for the encouragement. This is one of those ideas that I almost didn’t post because I thought it was TOO simple, but I liked the look of them so much that I thought ‘why not?’. 🙂
Marissa says
31 Mar 16 at 12:29 amLoving your videos, Helen. And these cookies, yum! I’m cracking up at your ‘confession’ – no worries, these would be delicious any time of year.
Helen says
31 Mar 16 at 5:52 amYeah, I guess I’m not doing too badly if that’s all I have to ‘confess’!!
Eva says
31 Mar 16 at 10:27 pmBravo Helen! Tus ta lancée dans les vidéos! Il est vraiment bien fait ton vidéo et ta recette est simplement irrésistible! J’espère que tu as eu un bon weekend de Pâques !
Helen says
03 Apr 16 at 3:23 pmMerci, Eva! J’adore faire les videos! 🙂
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says
31 Mar 16 at 11:30 pmOoh how exciting that you’re in Australia! Is it for work or a holiday? 😀 Enjoy the sun and the weather. Meanwhile I’ll enjoy that video!
Helen says
03 Apr 16 at 3:21 pmWe’re back home now but we had an amazing time! Mr. Scrummy had to go there for work, so lucky me tagged along! 🙂