Holiday OREO Cookie Tree

Time45min
Makes15 servings

Ingredients

  • 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

Putting it together

  1. 1.
    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.
  2. 2.
    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.
  3. 3.
    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.
  4. 4.
    Refrigerate 30 min. or until coating is firm.

Tips and Tricks

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

Nutrition Information

Calories:150
Total fat:8g
Saturated fat:5g
Trans fat:0g
Cholesterol:0mg
Sodium:70mg
Total Carbohydrate:19g
Dietary fiber:0g
Total sugars:16g
Protein:1g
Calcium:0% DV
Iron:2% DV