Description
These adorable Love Bug Oreo Cookies are perfect for Valentine’s Day celebrations. Featuring Oreo cookies dipped in red melted chocolate, decorated with royal icing eyes and micro heart sprinkles, they make a festive and fun treat that’s both simple to make and delightful to share.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 20 Oreo cookies
- 1 and ½ cups red chocolate melting wafers
- Royal icing eyes (about 40 eyes)
- Micro heart sprinkles (as needed for decoration)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat and set it aside to keep your dipped Oreos from sticking.
- Melt the Chocolate: Place the red chocolate melting wafers into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium heat for 30 seconds, then stir slowly. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate wafers are completely melted and smooth.
- Dip the Oreos: Dip each Oreo cookie about three-fourths of the way into the melted red chocolate. Lightly tap the cookie to remove any excess chocolate.
- Decorate the Oreos: Transfer the dipped Oreos onto the lined baking sheet. Immediately add micro heart sprinkles on the chocolate-dipped area for festive decoration.
- Add the Eyes: Using a toothpick, place a small drop of melted chocolate on the back of each royal icing eye, then stick the eyes onto the chocolate area of each Oreo to create the love bug look.
- Set the Chocolate: Allow the Love Bug Oreo Cookies to sit at room temperature until the chocolate fully sets and hardens.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once set, the cookies are ready to be enjoyed or stored.
Notes
- Store Love Bug Oreo Cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness; they will keep well for 7 or more days.
- Use a toothpick for precise placement of royal icing eyes and small decorations.
- For quicker chocolate setting, you may refrigerate the cookies for about 10-15 minutes, but be cautious of condensation.
- Substitute red chocolate wafers with colored candy melts of your choice to suit different occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
