Description
Delight in these adorable Love Bug Oreo Cookies, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any occasion that calls for a sweet treat with a festive twist. Oreo cookies are dipped in melted red chocolate, decorated with royal icing eyes, and topped with micro heart sprinkles to create charming edible bugs that are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Coating
- 1 and ½ cups red chocolate melting wafers
Cookies and Decorations
- 20 Oreo cookies
- Royal icing eyes (about 40 eyes for two per cookie)
- Micro heart sprinkles (Valentine’s Day themed)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking surface: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat mat and set it aside to ensure the cookies don’t stick while the chocolate sets.
- Melt the chocolate wafers: Place the red chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on medium heat for 30 seconds, then remove and stir gently. Continue microwaving in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until the wafers are fully 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 excess chocolate and transfer it to the prepared baking sheet.
- Add sprinkles: Immediately sprinkle the dipped portion with Valentine’s Day micro heart sprinkles so they stick to the chocolate before it sets.
- Attach eyes: Using a toothpick, place a small drop of melted chocolate on the back of each royal icing eye and carefully attach two eyes to the chocolate-coated part of each Oreo to create the love bug look.
- Set the cookies: Allow the cookies to sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens completely, approximately 20 minutes. Once set, the Love Bug Oreo Cookies are ready to be enjoyed.
Notes
- Store the Love Bug Oreo Cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 7 days.
- If you don’t have royal icing eyes, you can substitute with small edible candy eyes or create eyes with white and black icing.
- Use a silpat mat if you have one for easier removal and cleaner setup.
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate wafers to prevent them from seizing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 105 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
