Looking for an easy red, white and blue dessert for your Memorial Day or 4th of July BBQ, picnic, or potluck? Then you have to try this simple chocolate-dipped Patriotic Oreos recipe! Pretty and delicious!
Who likes to add a little something special to the theme of a party by bringing or serving a recipe that ties in perfectly? Then you’ll love this Patriotic Oreos recipe!! The perfect summer cookie!
What better way to honor those who have served our country.
4th of July Oreos are so easy to make yet look adorable. AND they’re usually gone within minutes. You could say they’re the life of the party!
You can also make Red, White, and Blue fudge for guests too! We love Patriotic Desserts for the summer holidays!
If you need Tips for Hosting the Best 4th of July Party, we have all the deets!
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SUPPLIES Needed
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- Wilton Candy Melts in Red, White, and Blue
- Oreo Cookies – you can use regular or Double Stuf Oreos
- Assorted Sprinkles – we use small stars and red sprinkles.
- 3 Microwave-Safe bowls – one for each color of chocolate
- Wax paper – or Silpat baking mat for a non-stick surface to allow your cookies to harden on.
- Snack Size Ziploc Bags – optional for drizzling cool designs on your cookies.
How to Make Oreos Dipped In Chocolate – Step By Step
- Prepare – Layout your wax paper on a hard surface.
- Start Melting Chocolate – Fill a microwave-safe bowl with white candy melts, and melt them in the microwave (using 20-second increments and stirring afterward).
- Dip – Dip Oreo cookie into the white candy, allowing the candy to cover the cookie completely, and then lay the cookie on your sheet of wax paper to cool and firm up. (Or half the cookie if you want a different design.)
- Add Decorations – Add sprinkles while the candy melt is still wet (if desired).
- Add More Decorations – Drizzle with chocolate if desired. (The easiest way is to put the candy melts in a plastic baggie and melt them in the microwave. Then, snip a corner and drizzle!)
Now, repeat this process for all the cookies you plan to make! Allow your cookies to dry completely before serving or storing.
Tip: If adding sprinkles, You must do this while the white chocolate (candy melts) is still soft.
How the Kids Can Help
Since the recipe is so simple, kids are great helpers when it comes to making Patriotic Oreos. Be prepared, though; some cookies may disappear before they’re covered in chocolate or immediately thereafter 🙂
Depending on their age, kids can dip the cookies in the chocolate, or you can dip them and then have them decorate them.
Tip: This could also be a fun activity to keep the little one’s entertained while having friends and family over.
Tips & Tricks
- You can dip a full cookie or just half for different design options.
- If you want to add a drizzle of color, melt 6-8 candy melts in a snack-size Ziploc bag. The candy melts a little faster in the bag than in the cup, so microwave it in 10-second increments, kneading the bag in between. Snip a tiny piece off the corner of the bag and then drizzle the melted candy over the Oreo cookies.
- If you’re feeding a crowd, definitely double or triple the recipe.
Tip: These would be perfect for munching while watching the Olympics!
How to Store
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for about a week. This is the perfect make-ahead recipe.
More Summer Dessert Recipes
Strawberry Shortcake in a Jar – this mason jar dessert is so fun to have out at picnics, cookouts, and BBQs!
Brownie Strawberry Shortcake – this dessert works well for patriotic celebrations since it’s also red, white, and blue!
Blueberry Tart – this heavenly puff pastry dessert looks impressive but is so easy to make!
More Red, White, and Blue Desserts
Berry Icebox Cake – a simple and summery dessert everyone loves.
Brownie Strawberry Shortcake – one pretty and easy dessert recipe to whip up for friends and neighbors.
Patriotic Fudge – 3-ingredient dessert kids go crazy for!
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Patriotic Oreos Recipe
Equipment
- wax paper
- small bowl
- fork
Ingredients
- 12 double-stuffed Oreos
- 1 1/2 cups Wilton white candy melts
- 1/2 cup Wilton red candy melts
- 1/2 cup Wilton royal blue candy melts
- Red, white, and blue Sprinkles, Non-Pariels, and Jimmies
Instructions
- Lay out wax paper on a hard surface.
- Fill a microwave-safe bowl with white candy melts, and melt them in the microwave (using 20-second increments and stirring afterward).
- Dip Oreo cookie into the white candy, allowing the candy to cover the cookie completely, and then lay the cookie on your sheet of wax paper to cool and firm.
- Add sprinkles while the candy melt is still wet (if desired).
- Repeat the process for each additional color of candy melts you choose to use.
- Drizzle with chocolate if desired. (The easiest way is to put the candy melts in a plastic baggie and melt them in the microwave. Then, snip a corner and drizzle!)
Notes
Nutrition
More Patriotic Cookies
Patriotic Chocolate Chip Cookies
Patriotic Funfetti Cookies
It’s easy, so grab a bag of cookies and some candy melts and make some Patriotic Cookies today. They’re great for festive holidays like Memorial Day or the 4th of July, or anytime you want a colorful, tasty treat that party-goers love.
Enjoy!
Damien Witherpoons says
Is that girl with the cookie a model? She looks so good! I tried this recipe for my kids and they love it!
Tianna says
these are so cute – I love oreos! thanks for the 4th of july inspiration!
Erin says
So easy to whip up for a 4th of July celebration…we’ll anytime really, but especially 4th of July 🙂
Lisa O'Driscoll says
These are so cute (and they look delish)! What a perfect way to celebrate the holiday! Thanks so much for joining us at Share The Wealth Sunday! You always have such great posts to share!
Erin says
Thanks, Lisa! I love creating, cooking and sharing recipes and projects!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
YES! I found some great gluten free sandwich cookies and I’ve been a bit obsessed with them. LOL This will amp up that obsession even more. Fourth of July food is so fun to decorate, I love the red, white and blue. And the white bark/chocolate gives you a great canvas for cool sprinkles!
BTW, mad props to you, your images and the styling of them is so awesome. I love coming over and getting a great recipe, and your images always pull me in. And your daughter is adorable!
Erin says
Yeah! I’m sure it’s nice to have a gluten-free option that actually tastes good. You can now decorate them and no one would know the difference 🙂 Thanks for the props on my images and styling. I appreciate your kind words. xo
Christine says
What a great dessert for any 4th of July BBQ! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Erin says
I know! These go quick so make sure you have enough to go around 🙂 Enjoy, Christine!
Charlene Asay says
These are just too cute. I have a 5-year-old oreo cookie monster at my house. So these would be a hit.
Sara Syrett says
Oh my, I don’t think I could resist eating all of these if I made them. They are so adorable too. Have a great weekend!
Erin says
Thanks for coming by, Sara! They are cute and it’s an easy enough DIY for the kids to help, too! Love you blog!
Leslie says
These are so cute! My kids would love just to have Oreos in the house, and would go nuts if they saw me making these!
Erin says
Yep! that’s what happened here, Leslie. The kids went wild when they saw I was making these. It’s a treat to have Oreos….and when they’re dipped in chocolate. wow!
Jen Penas says
Super cute! Saw you on Share The Wealth Sunday!! Going to pin these right now! Cheers!
Erin says
Thanks for the pin, Jen. These little Oreo cookies are cute and yummy. Plus, easy to make.
Lynn says
Erin, these are fantastic and we must be on the same wavelength. My husband ❤s OREOs but I really never buy them. This week I decided I ought to buy him some since it was the week before Father’s Day (yeah, I’m a great wife that way!). So funny that you would post this when I actually have Oreos in the house! It’s kismet. My parents are having a 4th of July party and I think I need to make these…but I will surely have to buy more Oreos before then…even though I bought a Costco sized box of them this week.
BTW…your daughter? Adorable!
Hugs…Lynn
Erin says
Oreos are only for special occasions around here. I don’t usually buy them either…only when I want to make something special. Oreo truffles or these chocolate dipped cookies. My daughter thought it was quite a treat to have them in the house…as you can see!
Linda at Mixed Kreations says
I love oreos, and these are so pretty!Fun snack idea for the 4th of July.
Erin says
I love the way they look so festive! And so simple to make! These are usually the first thing to go at a party, so definitely a recipe to keep around!