Day #11: Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Oreos

One of my absolute favorite treats is Oreos.  Who doesn't love America's classic cookie?  The Oreo, I believe, is more American than Apple Pie. And what better way to celebrate this cookie at the holidays than to cover it in chocolate?!

I started making these last year and gave them as gifts.  Godiva charges up to $3.00 a piece for these while I can make a whole batch for about $5. It couldnt get any easier or tastier.

I made these lastnight but used a slightly different chocolate than normal and well, they didnt turn out how I like them.  So as not to mislead you, I will give you my recipe with the chocolate I normally use and not what I used last night.  DO NOT USE MILK CHOCOLATE BARK FOR THIS RECIPE.

I am a huge fan of Wilton melting chocolates and candy melts.  They make wonderful treats, melt to a great consistency, and just make for a better product.  You can purchase these at any Michael's store in the baking section. They come in many different colors and flavors.  But trust me, if you're making chocolate covered ANYTHING this season, you need to be using Wilton!

Meet my yummy Chocolate Peppermint Dipped Oreos!

There are 2 ways to do this one.  Nabisco actually released Peppermint Oreos this season (which they did not last year and I had to improvise) so the first recipe will be with these.  The second recipe will be my improvisation of the peppermint Oreo.

#1 Recipe:
-1 Pkg of Peppermint Oreos
-2 Cups of Dark Wilton Melting Chocolate disks
-1 Cup crushed candy canes (I actually purchased crushed peppermints from the Kirkwood Farmer's Market where they sell Christmas Trees)
-1 Pair of Tongs
-Wax Paper

-Begin by melting the chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat.  If you heat is too high you will scorch the chocolate so be sure to keep an eye on this.  Stir consistently.
- Lay out a few sheets of wax paper to place finished Oreos on.
- Once chocolate is melted to a smooth consistentcy, place an Oreo into the chocolate and , using a good pair of tongs, cover cookie competely.
- Remove cookie from chocolate and place onto wax paper.
-Repeat this process until all Oreos are covered.
-Before the cookies are dry, sprinkle crushed peppermints over the tops of the cookies.
-Allow to dry completely before storing in containers in a freezer.
(For optimal storage, separate layers of oreos in storage container with wax paper.  This keeps them from sticking together in the freezer)


#2 Recipe:
-1 Pkg of Oreos
-2 Cups of Dark Wilton Melting Chocolate disks
-1 1/2 tsp of Peppermint oil or extract
-1 Cup crushed candy canes (I actually purchased crushed peppermints from the Kirkwood Farmer's Market where they sell Christmas Trees)
-1 Pair of Tongs
-Wax Paper

-Begin by melting the chocolate in a medium saucepan on medium heat.  If you heat is too high you will scorch the chocolate so be sure to keep an eye on this.  Stir consistently. Add Peppermint oil or extract to achieve peppermint flavor.
- Lay out a few sheets of wax paper to place finished Oreos on.
- Once chocolate is melted to a smooth consistentcy, place an Oreo into the chocolate and , using a good pair of tongs, cover cookie competely.
- Remove cookie from chocolate and place onto wax paper.
-Repeat this process until all Oreos are covered.
-Before the cookies are dry, sprinkle crushed peppermints over the tops of the cookies.
-Allow to dry completely before storing in containers in a freezer.
(For optimal storage, separate layers of oreos in storage container with wax paper.  This keeps them from sticking together in the freezer)