Easter Oreo Chicks Recipe
Celebrate Easter with these adorable Easter Oreo Chicks made by coating Double Stuf Oreo cookies in yellow candy melts and decorating them with mini chocolate chips and colorful mini M&M candies to resemble cute baby chicks. They are perfect for festive holiday parties or as a fun treat for kids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30 decorated Easter Oreo Chick cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 15.35 ounces Double Stuf Oreo chocolate sandwich cookies
Coating and Decorations
- 2 bags yellow candy melts (12 ounce bags each)
- Yellow sparkling sugar sprinkles
- 1 bag mini chocolate chips
- Orange Mini M&M candies
- Yellow Mini M&M candies
Instructions
- Prepare baking surface: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper to provide a non-stick surface for the coated cookies to dry on.
- Melt candy coating: Melt the yellow candy melts according to package instructions. If the candy is too thick for coating, add 1 teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening and stir well to achieve a smooth consistency. Avoid adding water. Up to 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per bag of candy melts can be added to thin the mixture if needed.
- Coat cookies: Dip one Oreo cookie into the melted candy and turn it to coat completely. Remove the coated cookie using a candy dipping scoop, gently tapping it on the side of the bowl to let excess coating drip back. Place the coated cookie on the prepared baking sheet. If any air bubbles appear in the coating, pop them with a toothpick immediately.
- Create chick faces: While the coating is still wet, decorate the cookie by adding two mini chocolate chips for eyes, one orange mini M&M candy for the beak, and two yellow mini M&M candies for little wings. Sprinkle yellow sparkling sugar over the top before the coating hardens.
- Repeat coating and decorating: Continue coating and decorating all the remaining Oreo cookies following the same steps.
- Set the cookies: Allow all decorated cookies to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes until the candy coating hardens. Alternatively, place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to speed up the setting process.
- Store cookies: Once set, store the Easter Oreo Chicks in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve. Enjoy these adorable treats with family and friends.
Notes
- Use coconut oil or vegetable shortening sparingly to thin the candy melts without altering flavor significantly.
- Work quickly when decorating the faces to avoid the candy coating hardening before placing the decorations.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent moisture from causing the coating to soften.
- If desired, use other color candy melts to customize chick colors for different festive themes.
- Pop any air bubbles in the coating promptly to keep the surface smooth for better decoration adhesion.
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