Fall in love with these cutie pie Christmas tree Oreos. They're the perfect midday or afternoon treat - or leave them for Santa with milk, for extra credit!

Chocolate sandwich cookies decorated with green icing Christmas trees, sprinkles, and white frosting, arranged on a wooden surface.

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Ingredients

These cookies don't require anything fancy. I've also included a list of ingredient swaps for you further down in case you need to find alternatives.

Oreo cookies: You can use the original, dark, or vanilla Oreos.
Green candy melts: This is used to coat the Oreos.
White candy melts: Drizzled over the green coating to simulate a snowy effect. I love the contrast it adds.
Star sprinkles: These act as the little top of the Christmas tree star. So cute!
Nonpareil sprinkles: These are used to decorate the tree with texture, adding small pops of color and dimension.

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

This step-by-step guide will guide you on exactly how to make these adorable Christmas tree Oreo cookies:

Two bowls of icing on a gray surface: one with green icing and one with white icing.

Step 1: Melt the candy: Follow the package instructions to melt the white candy melts until smooth and creamy.

A glass partially filled with green paint, covered by plastic wrap with a small indentation in the center.

In a separate bowl, melt the green candy melts until smooth as well.

An Oreo cookie partially dipped in white chocolate is on parchment paper, surrounded by bowls of sprinkles, a bag of green icing, and a plate of additional cookies.

Step 3: Dip the bottom of each Oreo into the white candy melts, making sure only the bottom is coated. Gently tap the fork on the side of the bowl to remove any excess candy melt.

An Oreo cookie partially dipped in white icing with a green Christmas tree design, surrounded by bowls of sprinkles and icing on a light gray surface.

Step 4: Transfer the melted green candy melts into a piping bag. Drizzle the green candy melts over the top of each Oreo in a zigzag pattern to form the shape of a Christmas tree.

A chocolate sandwich cookie partially dipped in white cream, decorated with green frosting and a yellow star. Surrounding bowls contain white cream, sprinkles, and additional cookies.

Step 5: While the green candy melt is still wet, place a star sprinkle on top of each tree.

A chocolate cookie with a decorated green Christmas tree design partially dipped in white icing, surrounded by small bowls of sprinkles and icing on a light gray surface.

Step 6: Add the nonpareils sprinkles to decorate the trees.

Hint: I like to use disposable piping bags like these so that I don't have to deal with any mess afterwards.

Substitutions

There are actually a ton of swaps you can make here:

Oreo cookies: If you prefer, you can use any other type of cookie with a similar shape and texture, like chocolate wafer cookies or biscuit-style cookies.
Green candy melts: For a different look, use any color of candy melts, like red or gold, for a different festive theme.
White candy melts: You can swap with white chocolate or vanilla candy coating. These work just as well.
Star sprinkles: If you don’t have star sprinkles, you can use any shape of edible glitter or sugar sprinkles, like gold or silver stars, or even mini edible pearls.
Nonpareil sprinkles: Rainbow or holiday-themed sprinkles can be used as an alternative, or even tiny edible beads or dragees for a different texture.

Variations

Get creative and play with add-ins and swaps:

Peppermint twist: Add crushed peppermint candy or candy canes to the green candy melt coating.
Chocolate drizzle: Drizzle melted chocolate (dark, milk, or white) over the green candy melts.
Coconut snow: After drizzling the green candy melts, sprinkle shredded coconut on top.
Nutty trees: Add chopped nuts (try pistachios or almonds) to the green candy coating for extra texture.
Gold & glitter: Swap out the star sprinkles for edible gold stars or glitter.
Caramel drizzle: Drizzle some caramel sauce over the finished Christmas tree Oreos.

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Chocolate cookies decorated with white icing and green frosting shaped like Christmas trees, topped with sprinkles and yellow stars, displayed on a wooden board.

Equipment

Aside from the disposable piping bags, you'll need a couple of little bowls to melt all the different elements in.

Storage

Store the decorated Oreo cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Keep them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the candy melts from melting or softening.

If you prefer to keep them longer, you can store the cookies in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. However, make sure they are in an airtight container to prevent the cookies from becoming soggy.

These treats can be frozen for up to 2 months. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Then, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.

A wooden board with decorated cookies featuring Christmas tree designs and white icing. Surrounding are pine cones, red berries, a green cloth, and glasses of milk.

Top tip

When storing them, be gentle when stacking the cookies to avoid damaging the decorations or candy melts.

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