Aren’t these Oreo Penguins adorable with their peppermint ear muffs? Covered in yummy dark chocolate, this treat is a fun and delicious treat to make this season.
With a bit of patience, the whole family can create adorable and wintry treats that taste as good as they look. These penguin cookies require minimal ingredients and are inexpensive, so the only thing you have to worry about is having a good time and enjoying them!
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💚 Why You'll Love This Recipe
These adorable Oreo penguin cookies are an easy treat to make for the holidays and throughout winter! With no baking required, these cute little penguins are a simple dessert craft. Great to make with the kids!
Combine tasty Oreo cookies with melted chocolate, peppermint candies, and Twizzlers to make adorable edible earmuffs. Perfect for livening up any cookie platter and great to bring to holiday cookie swaps!
Just like these 3 Ingredient No Bake Cookies, Oreo Penguins are simple and tasty fun for all ages! And if you have extra cookies, whip up a quick and easy Oreo Milkshake!
🧂 Ingredients Needed
- dark chocolate candy melts - these will form the base color of your penguin cookies.
- Double Stuf Oreos - can be substituted with any other kind of Oreo or sandwich cookie.
- white chocolate candy melts - form the white patches on the Oreo Penguins' tummies.
- orange mini M&Ms - you'll cut these in half and use them to make the penguin's beak.
- candy eyes - an easy way to give your penguins lots of character!
- peppermint candies - act as the "ears" of the earmuffs.
- Pull n Peel Twizzlers - connect the earmuffs and add another pop of color.
- black candy melts - this optional ingredient will be used for details like buttons and bow ties.
🔪 Instructions
- Melt the dark chocolate candy melts in a double boiler, then dip each Oreo cookie and place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- Add a white chocolate melt towards the bottom of the cookie, then add two candy eyes and half an orange mini M&M.
- Place two peppermint candies on either side of the cookie, then connect them with a piece of Twizzler.
- Use melted black candy melts and a toothpick or small brush to paint on a bow tie and buttons to the white chocolate melts.
❔ FAQs
No, you can use any kind of sandwich cookie for these Oreo Penguins! You could also try this with other cookies, but be aware that the flatter the surface of the cookie, the easier it will be to decorate.
If you're having trouble dipping your cookies or just want a thinner layer of chocolate on your Oreo Penguins, you can thin out the chocolate melts by adding some extra fat. Coconut oil and melted butter are great options as the flavor they add won't take away from the rest of the recipe.
💭 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Adding the Twizzler piece last is usually easiest, as the chocolate will have set up a bit and can help the candy stay in place.
- The candy melts can also be melted in the microwave according to the instructions on their packaging.
- Use a fork to dip cookies in the chocolate and give them a good tap on the side of the bowl to remove excess chocolate before transferring to the baking sheet.
- Another fun way to serve these would be to stick lollipop sticks into the bottom of the cookie. This could also help you dip the cookies.
📌 Making penguin cookies with Oreos is a perfect family activity for the holiday season! These cute treats will be just as fun to make as they are to eat. Great to serve at holiday parties!
💡 Substitutions and Variations
- You can use smaller sized candy eyes if needed. Other options for eyes are mini chocolate chips or brown mini M&Ms.
- Regular sized M&Ms can also be used for the earmuffs instead of peppermint candies.
- Other rope candies like sour punch rainbow straws can be substituted for Twizzlers.
- Another flavor of Oreo can be used if you want to switch up the flavors. Mint is a great option to play off the peppermint candies, or you could go with peanut butter, hazelnut, or chocolate.
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🥫 Storage
Store your Oreo Penguins in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. They should be good for at least a few weeks.
Your cookies can also be frozen for about a month or so. When thawed, there may be a film over the chocolate and it may have a somewhat altered flavor.
🍴 What To Serve With This Dish
Trying to create a dessert assortment? Pair your Oreo Penguins with this Elf Nibbles Christmas snack mix, or this festive and delicious Vanilla Wafer Christmas Bark. Oreo Penguins also pair well with Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate and Spiked Butterscotch Hot Chocolate for the grownups!
✔️ More Dessert Recipes You'll Love
- Christmas Pretzels - Another simple and no-bake treat with pretzels, white chocolate, and festive sprinkles.
- Homemade Apple Danish - This fruity pastry with rich cream cheese is a great option for a holiday brunch!
- Peanut Butter Cornflake Cookies - Loaded with peanut flavor, these tasty cookies can be ready in under 20 minutes.
- Christmas Pie - You'll love this roasted chestnut and chocolate pie from Cupcake Project!
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Oreo Penguins
Ingredients
- 20 ounces dark chocolate candy melts
- 24 Double Stuf Oreos
- 24 white chocolate wafers
- 12 orange M&M minis, cut in half
- 0.88 ounces candy eyes
- 48 round peppermint candies
- 2 pieces Pull n Peel Twizzlers, pulled apart and cut into 2” long pieces
- black candy melts (optional, for drawing bow ties and buttons)
Instructions
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or wax paper and set aside. Using a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate candy melts until smooth.20 ounces dark chocolate candy melts
- Dip an Oreo into the melted chocolate to coat. Lift it out with a fork and lightly tap it on the edge of the pot a few times to remove excess, then place it on a lined baking sheet.24 Double Stuf Oreos
- Add one white chocolate wafer on the bottom half of the dipped Oreo. Center the orange M&M half right above it, then add two candy eyes.24 white chocolate wafers, 12 orange M&M minis, cut in half, 0.88 ounces candy eyes
- Create the earmuffs by placing a peppermint candy on each side of the penguin. Then attach a 2-inch piece of Twizzler for the strap.48 round peppermint candies, 2 pieces Pull n Peel Twizzlers, pulled apart and cut into 2” long pieces
- Repeat the steps with the remaining Oreos. Place the baking sheets with the completed penguins into the refrigerator for 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Optional step: Melt the black candy melts and draw little bow ties and buttons onto the penguin’s belly.black candy melts
Notes
- Smaller sized candy eyes will work, if needed.
- You can use regular sized M&M’s for the earmuffs, if desired.
- You can substitute sour punch straws (cut to size) instead of Twizzlers, if desired.
- It’s best to do the earmuff strap (Twizzler) piece last, after adding the rest of the decorations. This allows the chocolate to set a bit and will help the strap stay in place.
- Substitute another Oreo flavor like hazelnut, chocolate, or peppermint, if desired.
- If you don't have a a double boiler, you can alternatively microwave the candy melts according to package instructions.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Jamie says
Oh my, these are the cutest Oreo Penguins! It looks so yummy! Definitely an instant favorite among kids and kids alike! The best part it's easy to make with no bake required! Loved it!
Ned says
These are so fun and way cute! My kids will love this! Thank you!
Mahy says
Fantastic recipe! It can make any day extra special, that's for sure. Excited to make it!
Anjali says
Omg these oreo penguins are so adorable!! My kids would go crazy for these, I'm totally going to make this with them for an after school treat today!
Kushigalu says
These are so cute. Perfect holiday treat