Oreos – Now that's a cookie that is loved by all. Whether you are an office-going adult or a Spider-Man-watching school kid, it's kind of hard to say no to an Oreo, isn't it?
So, what can be better than an Oreo? A chocolate-covered Oreo, of course!
Most of us have tasted this delicious upgrade at least once. But boy, aren’t they kind of overpriced at those candy and confectionary shops?
Why not try it at home then!
In this article, we are going to learn one of the easiest custom chocolate-covered Oreo recipes that can be made at home. And don't worry, you don't have to be a pro pastry chef to make this one.
So, let’s get started!
Which chocolate to choose?
Though the more traditional chocolate chip melt can be used, if you want a better coating, you can try candy melt. Besides being not as temperamental as chocolate melt, candy melt is much easier use for the coating. There are several types of candy melts available such as white chocolate candy melt, milk chocolate candy melt, and dark chocolate candy melt. Choose one that suits your taste. You can use any of it to give different designs to the Oreos.
Which flavor of Oreo can be used?
Any flavor will do. Brownie, hazelnut crème, vanilla, even mint will do if you really like it. Usually, the chocolate-flavored Oreos are preferred by most because it goes well with a chocolate coating. But why not have some fun with flavors!
How to melt the candy melt?
That’s super easy. If you have got a microwave, just pour the candy melt into a safe bowl and microwave it for approximately 30 seconds. Just make sure that you don’t burn it! Or you can use a burner to melt it and take it out if it’s visibly melted enough.
How to dip the Oreos in the melt?
You can use your fingers to dip the cookies in the chocolate melt. However, as you must have assumed already, it would make things a bit messy. That is why it is advisable to use a fork instead. It will keep the cookie and your hands clean and will keep the coated Oreo hygienic.
How to customize the Chocolate Covered Oreos?
Here comes the best part! Your chocolate-covered Oreos are all done, almost. All that is remaining is, using custom decoration, adding the toppings. The right toppings can customize the treats and even make it a head-turner.
The best kind of toppings that are especially liked by children are images of their favorite cartoon characters such as Rick &Morty, He-Man, Tom & Jerry, etc. These images can be printed on icing sheets or frosting sheets and added to the chocolate cover cookies. Simply print the sheets, peel off the backing, and put the design directly onto the chocolate-covered Oreos. You can either print them yourself with your edible ink printer or try a custom printing edible sheets service. These edible images not only enhance the appearance of the chocolate-covered Oreos but also are fun to have at a birthday party or any kind of other celebration.
Now, there are several qualities of icing sheets out there, and it is crucial that you only opt for the best one. You can check out an amazing range of edible papers and printed frosting sheets at Icinginks that are not just of top quality, but also are quite moderately priced.
Can the chocolate-covered Oreos be frozen?
Not advisable. Why do you ask? Simply because it will disfigure the chocolate coating and will make it look ugly and inconsumable. The same happens when you leave it in direct sunlight or in a hot temperature.
How can the chocolate-covered Oreos be stored?
It's quite easy actually. You can use an air-tight container to store the cookies at room temperature. Just stack a layer and cover it with parchment paper to avoid them sticking together. You can stack multiple layers inside the container in such a manner.
Perfect gift ideas
As we stated above, almost everyone loves these chocolate-covered cookies. Hence, chances are, when you prepare a cute and pretty basket of these for someone, they are going to really love it! This can be a great gift option when you want to make amends with someone special. You can alternatively decorate the Oreos with sprinkles of various colors that will undoubtedly add to the charm.
