4 Adorable & Easy Christmas Oreo Pops: Penguin, Snowflake, Rudolph & Candy Cane
Transform classic Oreo cookies into whimsical holiday characters with these simple and fun Christmas Oreo Pops!
This comprehensive guide features four delightful designs: a charming **Penguin**, a sparkling **Snowflake**, a festive **Rudolph**, and a classic **Candy Cane**.
Each pop is not only incredibly adorable but also remarkably easy to make, requiring **five ingredients or less** and minimal prep time.
Perfect for holiday parties, homemade gifts, or a joyful family activity, these Oreo pops are guaranteed to bring smiles and festive cheer.
Follow along with our detailed instructions and accompanying video tutorial to create your own edible masterpieces.
Watch the Video Tutorial!
A quick visual guide to help you craft these delightful Christmas Oreo Pops!
Before we dive into the individual designs, let’s gather a few essential tools and tips that apply to all our festive Oreo pops.
A cake pop holder is highly recommended, especially for drying and displaying your creations – it makes the process so much easier!
You’ll also want to have plenty of parchment paper on hand. Laying your finished pops on parchment paper allows them to harden without sticking, making for easy removal and pristine results.
General Tips for Perfect Oreo Pops
- Gentle Oreo Separation: The key to success is gently twisting the Oreo halves apart. Take your time to minimize breakage. Don’t worry if a few crack; you’ll still have plenty of perfect halves.
- Chocolate Thinning (Optional but Recommended): For smoother dipping and coating, a tiny bit of vegetable oil can be added to your melted chocolate or candy melts. This helps achieve a fluid consistency, making it easier to work with and resulting in a beautiful, even finish.
- Melting Method: Microwave in short 20-second bursts, stirring thoroughly after each interval. This prevents scorching the chocolate and ensures a silky-smooth texture. Patience is a virtue in this step!
- Stick Stability: Always dip the lollipop stick into melted chocolate before inserting it into the Oreo’s cream filling. This acts as an adhesive, providing a strong bond and preventing the pop from falling off the stick.
- Cool Working Environment: If your kitchen is warm, chocolate can take longer to set. Working in a cooler environment or using the refrigerator for quick setting can be very helpful.
- Parchment Paper is Your Friend: Always place your decorated Oreo pops on parchment paper to harden. This ensures they don’t stick and makes cleanup a breeze.
The Adorable Penguin Oreo Pop
First up in our delightful collection is the charming Penguin Oreo Pop. These little guys are incredibly endearing and remarkably simple to assemble, bringing a touch of Arctic cuteness to your holiday dessert table. With just a few basic ingredients, you can transform a plain Oreo into a festive feathered friend that everyone will love.
Penguin Oreo Pops Recipe
For your convenience, here are links to specialized ingredients if you prefer online shopping:
- Black Sugar Pearls
- Rainbow Jimmies Sprinkles (pick out the orange ones for the beak!)
Penguin Pops Details
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pops
Ingredients
- 1 package (approx. 14.3 oz) Oreos (use your favorite flavor!)
- 1 bag (12 ounces) white chocolate (chips or melting wafers)
- 48 black pearl sprinkles (for eyes)
- 24 orange jimmies sprinkles (for beaks – pick them out of rainbow sprinkles if needed)
- 3-4 bags mini Oreos (for wings)
- Vegetable oil (optional, for thinning white chocolate)
- Lollipop sticks (24 count)
Instructions
- Prepare Oreo Halves: Carefully separate each full-sized Oreo cookie by slowly twisting the halves apart. Aim for one half with the cream filling intact. It’s perfectly normal if a few break; simply keep a gentle hand.
- Divide & Melt White Chocolate: Divide the white chocolate into 2-3 microwave-safe bowls. This method helps prevent the entire batch from hardening too quickly as you work. If you’re using chocolate chips, stir in about ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil into each section (add a little more if a thinner consistency is desired).
- Microwave with Care: Melt the chocolate in 20-second intervals in the microwave. After each burst, stir the chocolate thoroughly. Continue this process until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted, being careful not to overheat and burn it.
- Insert Lollipop Sticks: Dip one end of a lollipop stick into the melted white chocolate. Press this chocolate-coated end firmly into the cream filling of an Oreo half. This acts as a delicious adhesive.
- Reunite Oreo Halves: Gently place the other half of the Oreo cookie on top, sandwiching the stick. Press lightly and hold for a few seconds to ensure it’s securely attached.
- Form the Penguin’s Belly: Transfer a portion of your remaining melted white chocolate into a small plastic bag (like a Ziploc) and snip a tiny corner off one end to create a piping bag. Carefully “pipe” a heart shape onto the bottom section of the Oreo, outlining the penguin’s white belly.
- Fill and Smooth: Fill in the piped heart shape with more melted white chocolate. Gently shake the Oreo pop a little to help the chocolate spread evenly and create a smooth surface.
- Add Wings: Take a miniature Oreo and separate it, breaking each half into two smaller pieces. Press one small piece on each side of the Oreo pop where the belly meets the black cookie, forming the penguin’s adorable wings. Hold them in place for a moment until they adhere.
- Place Eyes and Beak: While the white chocolate is still wet, press two black pearl sprinkles into the center of the Oreo above the belly to create the eyes. Below the eyes, carefully press one orange jimmie sprinkle to form the penguin’s beak.
- Allow to Set: Place the finished Penguin Oreo Pops on a sheet of parchment paper and allow them to harden completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for quicker setting.
Note: Patience during the chocolate melting and decorating steps will ensure beautifully crafted Oreo Pops. Have fun experimenting with different expressions for your penguins!
Sparkling Snowflake Oreo Pop
Next, let’s create a beautiful Snowflake Oreo Pop, a frosty delight that captures the elegance of winter. These pops, coated in vibrant blue candy melts and dusted with sparkling sugar, look stunning and are surprisingly easy to master. They’re perfect for adding a touch of icy magic to your holiday spread.
Snowflake Oreo Pops Recipe
Here are links to specialized ingredients if you prefer online shopping:
- White Sparkling Decorating Gel
- Blue Candy Melts
- White Sparkling Sugar
Snowflake Pops Details
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pops
Ingredients
- 1 package (approx. 14.3 oz) Oreos (any favorite flavor!)
- 1 package (12 ounces) blue candy melts
- White sparkling decorating gel
- White sparkling sugar
- Vegetable oil (optional, for thinning candy melts)
- Lollipop sticks (24 count)
Instructions
- Separate Oreos: Carefully twist each Oreo cookie apart, ensuring one half retains the cream filling. Handle gently to prevent breaking too many cookies.
- Prepare & Melt Blue Candy Melts: Divide the blue candy melts into 2-3 microwave-safe bowls. If desired, add about ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil to each portion to achieve a smoother, thinner consistency for dipping.
- Melt Carefully: Melt the candy melts in the microwave using 20-second bursts. Stir thoroughly after each interval until the melts are smooth and fully liquefied. Avoid overheating.
- Insert Lollipop Sticks: Dip one end of a lollipop stick into the melted blue candy. Press this into the cream side of an Oreo half.
- Reassemble Cookies: Place the other Oreo half on top, pressing gently to secure the stick. Allow the candy to set for a minute or two to firmly anchor the stick.
- Coat the Pops: Once the stick is secure, place an Oreo pop on a fork and hold it over the bowl of melted blue candy melts. Use a spoon to generously pour the melted candy over the entire Oreo until it is fully coated.
- Smooth the Coating: Gently tap the fork against the edge of the bowl to remove excess candy melt and ensure an even, smooth layer.
- Initial Hardening: Carefully transfer the coated Oreo pop to a sheet of parchment paper and allow it to harden completely. This can be done at room temperature or in the refrigerator for quicker results.
- Decorate with Snowflake Design: Once the blue candy coating is completely hard, use the white sparkling decorating gel to carefully pipe the intricate shape of a snowflake onto the center of the pop.
- Add Sparkle: While the decorating gel is still wet, generously sprinkle white sparkling sugar over the snowflake design. Gently tap the pop to remove any excess sugar, leaving behind a dazzling, frosty effect.
- Final Set: Allow the decorated Snowflake Oreo Pops to harden fully at room temperature before serving or packaging.
Tip for piping: For delicate snowflake lines, ensure your decorating gel is at room temperature and apply steady pressure. Practice on a piece of parchment paper first if you’re new to piping!
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Oreo Pop
Next, we bring to life everyone’s favorite reindeer with the Rudolph Oreo Pop! This festive treat is instantly recognizable with its pretzel antlers and, of course, that shining red nose. It’s a wonderfully creative and fun project that will be a huge hit with kids and adults alike. We even have a special tip for finding the perfect miniature red nose!
Rudolph Oreo Pops Recipe
The “nose” is a miniature red M&M. I’ve found that “baking bits” M&M’s (miniature M&M’s) are fantastic and often easier to locate in the baking aisle.
For your convenience, here are links to specialized ingredients if you prefer online shopping:
- Black Sugar Pearls (for eyes)
- M&M’s Minis Milk Chocolate Baking Bits (select the red ones for the nose)
Rudolph Pops Details
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pops
Ingredients
- 1 package (approx. 14.3 oz) Oreos (your preferred flavor)
- 1 bag (12 ounces) milk chocolate (or dark/semi-sweet chocolate)
- 48 black pearl sprinkles (for eyes)
- 24 Miniature Red M&M’s (for noses)
- 1 bag pretzel twists (for antlers – you’ll need a good number as some may break)
- Vegetable oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- Lollipop sticks (24 count)
Instructions
- Prepare Oreo Halves: Gently twist apart each Oreo cookie, separating them into two halves, with cream filling on one side.
- Divide & Melt Chocolate: Separate the milk chocolate into 2-3 microwave-safe bowls to keep it from hardening too quickly. Add about ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil to each section if you prefer a thinner consistency for easier coating.
- Melt Carefully: Microwave the chocolate in 20-second bursts, stirring well after each interval until completely smooth and melted.
- Insert Lollipop Sticks: Dip one end of a lollipop stick into the melted chocolate, then press it firmly into the cream side of an Oreo half.
- Reunite Oreo Halves: Place the other Oreo half on top, gently pressing to secure the stick.
- Coat the Pops: Place an assembled Oreo pop on a fork and hold it over the bowl of melted chocolate. Use a spoon to completely coat the Oreo with chocolate, ensuring an even layer.
- Smooth the Coating: Gently shake the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate and achieve a smooth finish.
- Place on Parchment Paper: Carefully transfer the coated Oreo pop to a sheet of parchment paper.
- Prepare Antlers: Break pretzel twists in half to create the antler shapes. You’ll likely break several, so have a good supply on hand.
- Add Antlers: Milk chocolate hardens slower than white chocolate or candy melts. Allow the chocolate-coated Oreo pop to set for a couple of minutes until it’s slightly firm but still pliable. Then, press two broken pretzel halves at the top of the pop to form Rudolph’s antlers. Hold them in place until they stick.
- Add Eyes: Below the antlers, gently press two black pearl sprinkles into the chocolate to create Rudolph’s eyes.
- Attach the Nose: Finally, press one miniature red M&M below the eyes to form Rudolph’s iconic shining nose.
- Allow to Set: Let the finished Rudolph Oreo Pops harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Chef’s Hint: If your pretzels aren’t sticking well for the antlers, you can dab a tiny bit of extra melted chocolate on the break point before pressing them into the Oreo.
Classic Candy Cane Oreo Pop
Last but certainly not least, we have the timeless and festive Candy Cane Oreo Pop. This design beautifully mimics the classic holiday candy, using vibrant red candy melts and sparkling white decorations. It’s a straightforward yet impactful design that adds a pop of traditional Christmas color to your treat platter.
Candy Cane Oreo Pops Recipe
Here are links to specialized ingredients if you prefer online shopping:
- White Sparkling Decorating Gel
- Red Candy Melts
- White Sparkling Sugar
Candy Cane Pops Details
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 pops
Ingredients
- 1 package (approx. 14.3 oz) Oreos (use your favorite!)
- 1 package (12 ounces) red candy melts
- White sparkling decorating gel
- White sparkling sugar
- Vegetable oil (optional, for thinning candy melts)
- Lollipop sticks (24 count)
Instructions
- Prepare Oreo Halves: Gently separate each Oreo cookie by slowly twisting the halves apart, ensuring one half keeps the cream filling.
- Divide & Melt Red Candy Melts: Divide the red candy melts into 2-3 microwave-safe bowls. If desired, add about ½ teaspoon of vegetable oil to each portion to achieve a smoother consistency.
- Melt with Care: Melt the candy melts in 20-second microwave bursts, stirring well after each interval until completely smooth.
- Insert Lollipop Sticks: Dip one end of a lollipop stick into the melted red candy, then press it into the cream side of an Oreo half.
- Reunite Oreo Halves: Place the other Oreo half on top and gently press to secure the stick. Let the candy set slightly to anchor the stick.
- Coat the Pops: Place the assembled Oreo pop on a fork over the bowl of melted red candy. Use a spoon to coat the entire Oreo generously with the red candy melt.
- Smooth the Coating: Gently shake the fork on the edge of the bowl to remove excess candy and create an even, smooth layer.
- Initial Hardening: Transfer the coated Oreo pop to a sheet of parchment paper and allow it to harden completely at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
- Pipe Candy Cane Stripes: Once the red candy coating is fully set and hard, use the white sparkling decorating gel to carefully pipe approximately five diagonal lines across the Oreo, mimicking the classic candy cane stripe pattern.
- Add Sparkle: While the decorating gel is still wet, generously sprinkle white sparkling sugar over the piped lines. Gently tap the pop to remove any excess sugar, leaving a beautiful, shimmering effect.
- Final Set: Allow the decorated Candy Cane Oreo Pops to harden completely at room temperature before serving or gifting.
Quick Tip: Ensure your lines are evenly spaced for the most appealing candy cane look. A steady hand and careful piping make all the difference!
Why These Christmas Oreo Pops Are a Holiday Must-Make
These festive Oreo pops are more than just a sweet treat; they’re a delightful experience waiting to happen. Their popularity stems from a perfect blend of simplicity, versatility, and undeniable holiday charm.
- Effortless Fun: Requiring minimal ingredients and no baking, these pops are ideal for busy holiday schedules. They’re a fantastic project for kids and adults to enjoy together.
- Perfect for Gifting: Packaged in clear bags with festive ribbons, these handmade pops make thoughtful and delicious gifts for teachers, neighbors, and friends.
- Crowd-Pleasing Desserts: Whether served at a Christmas party, a family gathering, or a school potluck, these unique and adorable treats are sure to be a conversation starter and a favorite among guests of all ages.
- Customizable Creativity: While we’ve provided four fantastic designs, the possibilities for customization are endless. Experiment with different sprinkles, candy colors, and edible decorations to create your own unique holiday characters.
More Pro Tips for Success
- Quality Ingredients: While simple, using good quality chocolate or candy melts can significantly impact the final taste and texture.
- Storage: Once hardened, store your Oreo pops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator if your home is warm.
- Batch Making: Don’t feel pressured to make all 24 pops at once, especially if you’re new to this. Work in smaller batches of 6-8 pops at a time to keep your melted chocolate at the right consistency and avoid rushed decorating.
- Clean Workstation: Keep your workspace tidy to prevent stray sprinkles or chocolate from messing up your designs.
Embrace the holiday spirit by crafting these delightful and easy Christmas Oreo Pops. They are a true testament to how simple ingredients can create magical, memorable treats.
We hope you and your loved ones enjoy making and devouring these festive creations as much as we do!
Don’t forget to share your creations and leave a comment below to let us know which design was your favorite!
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