Introduction

These Chocolate Covered Oreo Reindeer Cookies are a fun and festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining classic Oreos with chocolate, candy eyes, and pretzel antlers, they’re as adorable as they are delicious.

The image shows three round chocolate-covered treats on sticks, standing upright in a clear glass jar filled with small red candies. Each treat has two small pretzel pieces attached at the top as antlers, two white candy eyes with black centers near the top center, and a small round red candy near the bottom center to look like a nose. The sticks are paper straws, two in gold and one red-and-white striped. Around the jar are scattered small white candy eyes, red candies, and more chocolate-covered round treats with pretzels and candy eyes, lying flat on a light grey surface with a white marbled background in soft focus. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

20 double stuffed Oreo cookies
20 mini twist pretzels, cut in half
1 lb chocolate candy coating
1 bag red hots candies
1 package candy eyes

Instructions

Step 1: Cut the mini pretzels in half and set them aside for later use as antlers.
Step 2: Trim straws to the desired length, then flatten one end of each straw to help insert into the Oreos.
Step 3: Melt the chocolate candy coating in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until smooth.
Step 4: Dip one end of each flattened straw into the melted chocolate, then carefully insert that end into the cream center of each Oreo cookie.
Step 5: Arrange the Oreos on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 5 minutes to let the chocolate harden around the straws.
Step 6: Dip each Oreo into the melted chocolate coating again, covering the cookie completely. Use a spatula to scrape off excess chocolate from one side to create the back.
Step 7: While the chocolate is still soft, press two candy eyes and one red hot candy nose onto the front.
Step 8: Gently press the mini pretzel halves on either side of the Oreo to form antlers, then place the cookies back on the baking sheet.
Step 9: Refrigerate the cookies for about 10 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.

Tips & Variations

Use white chocolate candy coating for a snowy look or add a little peppermint extract to the melted chocolate for a festive twist.
If you don’t have straws, pretzel sticks can also work to hold the antlers in place.
For a less sweet option, try dipping Oreos in dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.

Storage

Store the finished reindeer cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Allow them to come to room temperature for a few minutes before serving to soften the chocolate slightly.

How to Serve

A close-up view of a single reindeer cookie pop on a white stick resting on a white marbled surface, with the cookie forming the head coated in shiny dark brown chocolate, decorated with two small round white eyes with black pupils and a small round red candy nose in the center. Two small pretzels in golden brown take the place of antlers positioned on top of the cookie, giving texture and color contrast. Surrounding the cookie pop are clumps of white candy eyeballs in a small clear bowl to the left and a clear bowl filled with bright red round candies to the right. Behind the cookie pop, there is a small pile of round sandwich cookies with cream filling in white and dark brown, and scattered mini pretzels on the surface. The entire scene is set on a white marbled textured background. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use regular Oreos instead of double stuffed?

Yes, regular Oreos will work, but the double stuffed ones provide more cream center to securely hold the straw pretzel antlers.

How do I prevent the chocolate from seizing when melting?

Heat the chocolate in short bursts and stir frequently. Avoid any contact with water, as even a small amount can cause the chocolate to seize and become grainy.

Chocolate Covered Oreo Reindeer Cookies Recipe

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These festive Chocolate Covered Oreo Reindeer Cookies are a fun and easy holiday treat. They feature double stuffed Oreos transformed into adorable reindeer with mini pretzel antlers, candy eyes, and red hot noses, all coated in silky melted chocolate. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, this recipe combines simple ingredients with creative decoration to delight both kids and adults.

Author: Ruby
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 20 reindeer cookies 1x
Category: Dessert Cookie
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Cookies and Decor

20 double stuffed Oreo cookies
20 mini twist pretzels, cut in half
1 bag candy eyes
1 bag red hots (cinnamon candies)

Chocolate Coating

1 lb chocolate candy coating (e.g., chocolate melts or candy wafers)

Instructions

Prepare Pretzels: Cut the mini twist pretzels in half carefully and set them aside. These will be used as the reindeer’s antlers later.
Trim Straws: Cut plastic drinking straws to the desired length to act as supports for inserting into the Oreos.
Flatten Straw Ends: Flatten one end of each trimmed straw to make it easier to insert into the cream filling of the Oreos without breaking them.
Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate candy coating in the microwave by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until all the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Attach Straws to Oreos: Dip one flattened end of each straw in the melted chocolate and carefully insert it into the cream center of an Oreo cookie. Repeat this process for all Oreos and straws.
Set in Fridge: Place the Oreo cookies with inserted straws on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate for 5 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden and secure the straws in place.
Chocolate Coat Oreos: Dip each Oreo cookie into the remaining melted chocolate coating to fully cover it. If the chocolate has thickened, microwave it briefly again to melt. After dipping, scrape off excess chocolate from one side of the Oreo to create a surface for decorating.
Add Facial Features: While the chocolate is still wet, attach two candy eyes and one red hot candy as the reindeer’s nose onto each chocolate-covered Oreo.
Add Antlers and Final Setting: Gently press the halved mini pretzels into each side of the Oreo cookies to form antlers. Place the finished cookies back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully harden.

Notes

Use double stuffed Oreos to allow for better insertion of the straws and sturdiness for decorating.
If the candy coating thickens too much while dipping, reheat briefly in the microwave to maintain a smooth texture.
Handle the dipped Oreos gently to prevent breaking the pretzel antlers.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and maintain the chocolate coating.
For variation, you can use white or colored candy melts to customize the look of your reindeer cookies.

Keywords: Chocolate Covered Oreos, Holiday Cookies, Reindeer Cookies, Christmas Treats, No-Bake Cookies, Festive Desserts