Christmas Tree Oreos are a simple Christmas cookie that looks beautiful on your cookie dessert tray! These chocolate dipped Christmas Oreos are a family favorite that we have been making for years. Store bought Oreos are dipped in melted white chocolate, decorated with a simple and adorable Christmas tree design, and then decorated with vibrant nonpareils.
Christmas Tree Oreos Cookie Recipe
Tis’ the season for super cute holiday desserts like these Christmas Tree Chocolate Covered Oreos. I love making holiday treats during the holiday season. Tasty food that is also festive, is one of my favorite things about the holidays.
I am a huge fan of chocolate-covered Oreos not just because they taste amazing, but because they always come out looking beautiful. They always tend to be the WOW dessert item on the dessert table, yet they are so simple to make.
Another great thing about festive goodies is that they make amazing homemade gifts. This is one of my favorite cookie recipes to make when I am making a gift box of Christmas treats and Christmas cookies.
Christmas Cookie Recipes
- no spread sugar cookies
- Gingerbread cookies
- Christmas Tree sugar cookies
- Christmas Pinwheel cookies
- Christmas tree Meringue cookies
What Makes Christmas Oreos so Amazing?
First, anything made with Oreo cookies is always a hit. From Oreo truffles, and Oreo Balls, to chocolate covered Oreos, Oreo Mug cake and Oreo Hot chocolate, I have yet to find an Oreo Cookie treat that isn’t loved by everyone who tries it.
Second, these cookies are super adorable! They also look amazing on a cookie platter! If you want more adorable Oreo cookies to share be sure to check out my snowflake Oreo cookies, Santa Oreo cookies, Peppermint Chocolate covered Oreos and Grinch Oreo Cookies.
Lastly, they are so easy to make. You don’t need a ton of time and you don’t need to be a baker to make these festive Oreo cookies.
Easy Christmas Tree Themed recipes
- Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies
- Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree
- Christmas Tree rice Krispies
- Marshmallow Pop Christmas Trees
- Christmas Tree Brownies
- Meringue Cookie Christmas Trees
Tips for making Christmas Tree Oreos
Use parchment paper piping bags. Normally I use my frosting piping bags when I am decorating any cookies I am making. However, when it comes to working with melted chocolate I find it works a lot better. If you do not have parchment paper piping bags on hand you can use a plastic piping bag but make sure you use a very small pastry tip like a 00 pastry tip. The Christmas tree will come out a little fatter but it will have a similar look.
Use decorating tweezers. Working with a single sprinkle can be a pain if you are trying to do it with your fingers. I find using decorating tweezers makes it much easier for me to put the star on the top of the Oreo Christmas Tree and for the Christmas tree trunk.
Melt Chocolate with a double boiler. Chocolate melts better when you are using a double boiler versus using the microwave. If you have never used a double boiler to melt chocolate, be sure to read how to melt chocolate with a double boiler. It is super easy to do!
Use shallow bowls for the melted chocolate. I find using shallow bowls much easier and cleaner to use when I am dipping the Oreos into the chocolate.
Line Baking sheets with silicon baking mats or parchment paper. Clean up and making the Chocolate dipped Oreos are much easier to work with if you have a baking sheet to place to cookies on and they are lined.
Variations of this recipe
Change up the Oreo cookie. I use mint Oreos when making them because of the green filling but you can use double stuffed Oreos, golden Oreos, mint Oreo cookies or any other flavor you want.
Change up the chocolate. I like using white chocolate so it looks like snow but you can also use milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate for dipping the bottom of the Oreo cookies.
Change up the decorations. I like using sprinkles for decorating but you can also use other candies like mini M&M candies.
Go Simple. I like adding the touches of a tree trunk with the brown sprinkle and the ornaments with the tiny sprinkles but you can totally leave them as a simple tree which will look super adorable too.
What is the best type of chocolate to use?
When you are making these Christmas chocolate-covered Oreos there are a few different options for the type of chocolate you use for the dipped bottoms. When it comes to making the tree decoration I do suggest using colored candy melts because you do not have to worry about coloring the chocolate.
Melting Chocolate Wafers. These are specifically formulated for easy melting and dipping, and they come in a variety of flavors, including milk, dark, and white chocolate. They are convenient and often produce a smooth, glossy finish.
Chocolate Chips. You can use chocolate chips when making this recipe. However keep in mind that chocolate chips may not be as fluid as melting wafers, they can still be used for dipping. It’s recommended to add a small amount of oil or shortening to thin the chocolate and improve its dipping consistency. This recipe will work with white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips.
High-Quality Chocolate Bars. Using high-quality chocolate bars can result in a richer flavor profile. Choose a chocolate with a high cocoa content for a more intense chocolate taste.
Do I need to use a Double Boiler?
I find it much easier to melt chocolate when I use a double boiler, however, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave. Use a microwave-safe bowl and heat the chocolate in 30-second intervals, mixing in between each time to make sure the chocolate doesn’t burn.
How to Store Chocolate Covered Christmas Oreos
After dipping the Oreo cookies in chocolate, allow them to cool completely on a parchment-lined baking sheet. This will ensure that the chocolate hardens properly.
If you plan to consume the cookies within a day or two, you can store them at room temperature in an airtight container. Make sure the container is sealed tightly to prevent air and moisture from affecting the cookies.
If you live in a warm climate or the room temperature is particularly high, it’s best to store the chocolate-dipped Oreos in the fridge. Place them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap. This will help the chocolate to stay firm and prevent the filling from melting.
Christmas Tree Oreos Recipe Ingredients
- Oreos Cookies
- white candy melts
- green candy melts
- nonpareils sprinkles
- Star Sprinkles
- brown sprinkles
How to Make Christmas Tree Oreos
Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
Melt your white chocolate over a double boiler and pour into a shallow bowl.
Dip Oreo 1/3 of the way into the melted white chocolate. This is the snow base of the cookie.
Set the dipped Oreo on one of the prepared cookie sheets, and allow the melted chocolate to set and cool.
While the white chocolate is hardening on the Oreos melt your green chocolate over a double boiler.
Pour the melted green chocolate into a piping bag. Cut a hole at the bottom about the size of a pin tip.
Make a Christmas tree shape by using a zig-zag motion to pipe the chocolate back and forth starting out thin on the top and then making it fatter towards the bottom on top of each Oreo cookie.
Sprinkle with the nonpareils to be ornaments on each Christmas tree.
Using the decorating tweezers, place a brown sprinkle for the trunk, and at the top of the tree place a star sprinkle.
Allow the chocolate to set completely before removing the Oreo cookies from the baking sheets.
Christmas Treat Recipes
- Santa hat cupcakes
- Reindeer Poop Cookies
- Santa Oreo Pops
- Grinch Cookies
- Santa Cinnamon Rolls
- Soft Gingerbread Cookies
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Christmas Tree Oreos
Ingredients
- 30 mint Oreos Cookies
- 12 ounces bag white candy melts
- 12 ounces bag green candy melts
- nonpareils sprinkles
- 30 Star Sprinkles
- 30 brown sprinkles
Instructions
- Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Melt your white chocolate over a double boiler and pour into a shallow bowl.
- Dip Oreo 1/3 of the way into the melted white chocolate. This is the snow base of the cookie.
- Set the dipped Oreo one of the prepared cookie sheets, allow the melted chocolate to set and cool.
- While the white chocolate is hardening on the Oreos melt your green chocolate over a double boiler.
- Pour your melted green chocolate into a piping bag. Cut a hole at the bottom about the size of a pin tip.
- Make a Christmas tree shape by zig-zagging the chocolate back and forth starting out thin on the top than making it fatter towards the bottom on top of each Oreo cookie.
- Sprinkle with the nonpareils to be ornaments on each Christmas tree.
- Using the decorating tweezers, place a brown sprinkle for the trunk and top the tree with one star sprinkle.
- Allow the chocolate to set completely before removing the Oreo cookies from the baking sheets.
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Plus don’t miss my 12 days of Christmas cookies and My 25 Favorite Christmas Cookies Recipes will love for more holiday baking and fun!
Christmas is one of my favorite holidays to celebrate! There is so much fun to be had with the kids! Be sure to check out all the other fun things you can do with the kids like these Christmas Crafts for kids!
If you need more fun for the kids then you have to check out these Christmas Treats kids will love, there is everything from snowman poop, to Reindeer Poop and more that are all kid friendly Christmas treats!
If you want to call Santa, you can! Just use Santa Claus Number and give him a ring! The kids love it when we call Santa!
Does Elf on the Shelf come to visit your house? If so make sure you check out these awesome Elf on the Shelf Ideas!
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