Holiday OREO Cookie Tree

Name: Holiday OREO Cookie Tree
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 15
Ingredients: 8 oz. green candy coating wafers; 1 tsp. oil; 15 OREO Cookies, divided; ¼ tsp. nonpareils (green, red and white); ½ oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted; 30 miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces

Part centerpiece, part delicious dessert bites, our festive Christmas tree made with decorated chocolate OREO Cookie balls is a great addition to any holiday party!

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Makes 15 servings.

Ingredient list

8 oz. green candy coating wafers
1 tsp. oil
15 OREO Cookies, divided
¼ tsp. holiday nonpareils (green, red and white)
½ oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, melted
30 miniature candy-coated chocolate pieces

Directions

Microwave candy coating wafers and oil in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 1 min. or until wafers are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring every 30 sec.

Cover baking sheet with parchment. Insert wooden pop stick into filling in center of 1 cookie. Dip all cookies, 1 at a time, into coating mixture, turning to evenly coat both sides of each cookie; gently shake cookie to remove excess coating. Arrange cookies on prepared baking sheet to resemble Christmas tree as shown in photo; sprinkle with nonpareils.

Spoon melted semi-sweet chocolate into resealable plastic bag, cut small piece off one bottom corner of bag. Use to pipe lines onto "tree" to resembles wires for Christmas lights. Add candy-coated chocolate pieces for the lights.

Refrigerate 30 min. or until coating is firm.

Recipe Tips

Size WiseThe holidays are full of fun activities. Making and sharing this edible treat that's perfect for a special occasion is just one of them.
NoteOnce candy coating is firm, transfer cookies to serving tray.
How to StoreCookie tree can be stored, at room temperature, for up to 2 weeks before serving.