Name: Chocolate Dipped Oreo Penguin Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Ingredients: 10 oz dark chocolate candy melts; 10 oz white candy melts; 12 Oreos; 12 orange mini m&ms; 24 candy eyeballs; 25 little orange hearts for feet

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These are the most adorable and easy little cookies to make. These chocolate dipped oreo penguin cookies are perfect for children's parties, Christmas, winter, summer, zoo themed parties and anytime you want to eat a cute little penguin.

Oreo cookies are a great base for these cute penguins but you can use any cookie you'd like. A shortbread cookie would work as well as oreo sandwich cookies. This is a simple dessert to make but will impress everyone.

chocolate dipped oreo penguin cookie collage

CHOCOLATE DIPPED OREO PENGUIN INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

OREOS: Use regular Oreos or any flavor of Oreos you love. These would be great with mint Oreos!
CANDY MELTS: Use high-quality chocolate candy melts and white candy melts like Ghirardelli melting wafers.
TOPPINGS: Mini M&Ms and little sprinkle hearts are perfect for nose and feet. Candy eyes are easy to find during Halloween in any store that sells cake decorating supplies or find them online all year long.

penguin oreo ingredients on a marble counter

HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE DIPPED OREO PENGUINS VIDEO

stack of penguin decorated cookies. Top cookie has a bite out of it.

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

COLORFUL PENGUINS

Use any color candy melts (found in a cake decorating section). Some candy melts don't coat quite as evenly or well as a good chocolate melt but they'll still look very cute!

MAKE OWLS

An owl and a penguin cookie can be decorated very similarly. For an owl, place the eyes closer together with a nose right below. Larger eye candies are better.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

Enjoy this great recipe as an addition to a tasty meal, special family dinner or dinner party with these other recipes:

Main Dish: Easy Family Favorite Lasagna – This classic side dish is easy to make and full of flavor!
Ice Cream: Mint Oreo Ice Cream– This is our favorite ice cream!
Ice Cream Cake: Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Cake - What's not to love??
Bread: Pizza Dough Garlic Knots – Dip these in your marinara! YUM!
Drink: Hot Chocolate Bombs – Delicious and fun for all ages.

plate of penguin cookies. Top cookie facing up has bit out of it.

Essential

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don't waste extra time trying to find things you need.

parchment paper or waxed paper
one microwave safe bowl for each color candy melt
fork
double boiler (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don't forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

MELT WHITE CHOCOLATE: There are several ways to melt chocolate. The easiest way is to place white candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 30 second intervals until it is melted. The 30-second increments will help prevent the chocolate from burning. If your chocolate is nearly melted, only microwave for 10 seconds to make sure it isn't overcooked.

DIP COOKIES: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Dip cookie into the melted white candy (or white chocolate chips), coating completely. Remove and place on parchment paper to harden completely.

KITCHEN TIP

Tap off any excess chocolate drip after coating the cookies, before placing on parchment.

oreo on fork going into white chocolate melts

MELT CHOCOLATE: Place chocolate candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 20 second, stir. Continue microwaving and stirring in 20 second increments until it is melted.

DIP PENGUIN WINGS: Dip the cookie twice in chocolate to make the penguin wings. Place on parchment paper.

two dips into chocolate to make penguin wings

KITCHEN TIP

Candy melts harden quickly. To keep your candy warm enough to dip a lot of cookies, consider using an electric fondu pot.

ADD NOSE AND FEET: Add penguin nose and feet before the chocolate hardens.

LET REST: Let penguins rest to fully harden at room temperature.

two chocolate dipped cookies next to a cookie with just the white dip

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

STORE IN PANTRY: Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 3 days if you can't eat them all the same day.

penguin cookie standing up on cake stand

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can you freeze chocolate dipped Oreos?

Yes, you can freeze chocolate dipped Oreos. However, when defrosted, they may have a bit of a haze over the chocolate and won't look or taste quite as good. Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to one month.

How do you thin chocolate melts for a thinner coating?

You can thin candy melts, once melted, by adding a little fat. Consider using an unflavored oil or melted butter. Start by just adding a tiny bit and stirring in. Add more, if necessary.

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