These adorable Oreos are the perfect Hanukkah treat! Store bought Oreo cookies are dipped into melted white chocolate, decorated with a simple menorah, then dotted with colorful beads to finish off the candles.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
Melt the white chocolate or white candy melts in the microwave in a small, shallow microwave safe cup or bowl, or in a double boiler, until smooth. If you used a double boiler, add the melted white chocolate to a small, shallow cup or small bowl. Set aside.
4 ounces white chocolate or white candy melts
Working with one Oreo at a time, dip the bottom half of one Oreo into the white chocolate, then lay on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the edible cake sparkles onto the white chocolate then allow to harden (about 15 minutes).
12 Oreos1
When the white chocolate is set, melt the blue candy melts2 in the microwave in a small microwave safe bowl, or in a double boiler, until smooth.
Start by making one line down the center of the Oreo, then a perpendicular line through the middle to make the outline of the menorah (see photos in the post above for more detailed visuals). Add 8 additional lines along the midline to make the "candles" of the menorah, then add decorations4. I only do menorahs on one Oreo at a time because the lines start to set quickly, so I want to make sure the decorations will stick. Allow cookies to set completely before serving or packaging5 to gift. Store leftovers at room temperature up to 2 weeks. Oreos freeze well, up to 2 months, but Oreos will lose a bit of their crunch. Wrap tightly, then thaw at room temperature in a single layer.
yellow or gold beads or stars4
Notes
Oreos: you can use any kind of Oreos here (Christmas, traditional, DoubleStuf).
Edible glitter/sparkles: this is optional, but makes a nice winter touch. You can find some in the cake decorating aisle of any craft store or on Amazon.
Blue candy melts: you could also use white chocolate or white candy melts and tint it blue. I actually used 6 ounces of white chocolate and just tinted the white chocolate blue after I was done dipping. I prefer gel coloring for tinting white chocolate-- AmeriColor is my favorite!
Beads/stars: this is totally personal preference and based upon whether or not you can find said decoration.
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.