Description
These Monster Oreos are a fun and colorful twist on the classic golden Oreo cookies, decorated with candy melts, candy eyes, and sprinkles to create whimsical monster faces. Perfect for parties, Halloween, or any festive occasion, they require no baking and are simple to assemble, making them an easy and delightful treat for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 1 package golden Oreo cookies (14.3 oz regular or 15.25 oz double stuf)
Decorations
- Candy eyes (at least 2 different sizes recommended)
- About 12 oz candy melts in colors of your choice
- Jimmies sprinkles (about 1/2 cup, optional, use colors of your choice)
Instructions
- Melt Candy Melts: Melt the candy melts according to the package instructions. If using three colors, start by melting about 1/4 of a 12-oz bag for each color. You can melt more later if needed.
- Spread Candy Melts on Cookies: Place a golden Oreo cookie on a clean sheet of baking parchment. Spread a spoonful of melted candy melts on the top surface of the cookie, allowing it to slightly drip down the sides. There’s no need to cover the bottom to keep things less messy.
- Decorate the Cookies: Arrange candy eyes and sprinkles creatively on top of the melted candy coating to create monster faces. Customize each cookie as you like with different colors and decorations.
- Set and Dry: Let the decorated cookie rest on the baking parchment for about 5 minutes so the candy melts begin to firm up. Use an offset spatula to carefully transfer each cookie to a clean piece of parchment paper. After 15-20 minutes, transfer them again to a fresh parchment area and allow the cookies to fully dry for several hours, preferably overnight.
Notes
- You can use either regular or double stuf golden Oreos depending on your preference.
- Using different sizes of candy eyes makes the monsters look more fun and varied.
- If you want to add sprinkles, consider optional application to some or all cookies for variety.
- For best results, allow the cookies to dry overnight to ensure the candy melts are completely set and hardened.
- Be gentle when transferring cookies to avoid smudging the decorations.
