Holiday Tree OREO Cookie Pops Recipe

Directions

1. Step 1

   Mix the cream cheese with the finely crushed Oreo Cookies until well combined.

2. Step 2

   Take a rimmed baking sheet. Cover it with waxed paper.

3. Step 3

   Make 40 (1-inch) balls out of the mixture. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Step 4

   Freeze the cookie balls for 10 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Press the balls to make them slightly flat. Pinch one end of the ball to get a triangular corner resembling a Christmas tree.

6. Step 6

   Combine the melted white chocolate food colouring.

7. Step 7

   Take a lollipop stick. Dip one end into the melted white chocolate. Insert the same end into the center of one cookie ball. Repeat with the remaining lollipop sticks and cookie balls.

8. Step 8

   Freeze for 10 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Dip the cookie pops, one at a time into the melted chocolate. Put them back on the baking sheet. Decorate as desired.

10. Step 10

    Refrigerate for an hour or until firm. Holiday Tree Oreo Cookie Pops are ready!

• When shaping the dough, keep it cold to keep the edges clean and stop it from getting too soft.
• To get a smooth, even coating that sets without streaks, melt the chocolate in small amounts at a time.
• Put in lollipop sticks while the mixture is still firm to make sure it stays stable while you dip and decorate.
• Only use oil-based coloring to keep the chocolate's texture and stop it from seizing up when you mix it.
• Put the sprinkles on right after dipping so that the decorations stick well before the coating starts to set.

• To keep the texture and keep the chocolate shell from getting wet, keep the pops in a container that won't let air in.
• In warm places, keep the coating firm by putting it in the fridge. This will stop it from softening while it is in storage.
• Use parchment paper to keep decorations safe and keep the surface from getting dirty.
• To keep the clean chocolate and cookie flavor, keep them away from foods that smell strongly.
• Consume within four to five days for the best taste, appearance, and overall festive freshness.

• Instead of white chocolate, use dark or milk chocolate for a richer flavor and a more festive look.
• Add peppermint crumbs or citrus zest for a refreshing twist that fits winter themes and doesn't make the recipe any harder to make.
• Swap standard sprinkles for edible glitter to create a premium, celebration-ready festive look.
• Try flavored cream cheese to add a little variety while keeping the basic recipe simple.
• Shape the mixture into stars or bells for multiple Christmas-themed designs suitable for dessert tables.

• Overmixing warms the dough quickly and makes shaping difficult, leading to uneven tree forms.
• Water-based colors make chocolate harden, which makes a thick, unusable coating.
• Skipping the freezing step results in loose sticks and unstable pops during dipping.
• When chocolate gets too hot, it gets grainy and can't be finished smoothly.
• Putting pops on top of each other before they set hurts the decorations and makes the whole thing flat.

• During winter parties, serve warm drinks like cocoa or tea to balance out the sweetness.
• Put pops upright in foam blocks to make holiday dessert tables taller and more colorful.
• Wrap each one separately to keep it fresh and keep it from getting smudged while it's being shipped.
• Give people a choice of sprinkle patterns without making the process more difficult.
• To make a complete holiday spread, serve with lighter desserts like fruit bowls.