Description
Oreo Christmas Trees
No-bake, festive, and oh-so-fun! Perfect for family activities, holiday parties, or edible gifts.
Ingredients
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1 pack Oreo cookies (classic, peppermint, or golden)
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250 g white or green candy melts (or white chocolate + 1–2 drops green gel food coloring)
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Assorted holiday sprinkles (stars, pearls, sanding sugars, snowflakes)
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Mini M&Ms or candy dots (for ornaments)
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Piping bag or zip-top bag (for drizzling the coating)
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Optional: lollipop sticks or pretzel rods (for pop-style trees)
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Optional: powdered sugar (for a snowy dusting)
Optional Variations:
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Chocolate Forest: Chocolate candy melts + white nonpareils and red candy balls
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Peppermint Wonderland: Peppermint Oreos + crushed candy canes
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Gingerbread Spice: Add cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg to white chocolate
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Vegan/Allergy-Friendly: Gluten-free Oreos + dairy-free candy melts; check sprinkles for vegan compliance
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Black Forest Tree: Chocolate coating + dried cherries and slivered almonds
Instructions
1. Melt Your Coating
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Place candy melts or white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl.
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Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
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Tip: Add ¼ tsp coconut oil if too thick. Avoid overheating; water or steam can seize chocolate.
2. Stack Your Tree Trunks
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Each tree uses 3 Oreo cookies.
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Place a dab of melted coating on the first Oreo.
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Stack the second Oreo slightly offset and press gently. Repeat with the third Oreo.
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Hold for 10–15 seconds to let the “glue” set.
3. Coat the Tree
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Spoon or drizzle melted coating over the stacked Oreos.
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Allow it to drip naturally for a snowy evergreen effect.
4. Decorate Quickly
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While coating is still wet, press Mini M&Ms, candy dots, and sprinkles onto the tree.
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Top with a star or large sprinkle.
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Optional: Insert a lollipop stick or pretzel rod for pops.
5. Let Set
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Place trees on parchment-lined tray.
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Room temperature: 15–20 minutes
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Refrigerator: ~10 minutes for faster setting
6. Optional Finishing Touches
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Dust with powdered sugar for a light snowfall effect just before serving.
Notes
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Coating too thick or clumpy: Overheating or water contact may be the cause. Stir in a tiny bit of coconut oil to smooth.
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Wobbly trees: Ensure enough coating “glue” between layers; hold each layer for 10–15 seconds before adding the next.
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Sprinkles not sticking: Add decorations immediately after drizzling, while the coating is still tacky.