OREO Holiday Tree Centerpiece Recipe

Directions

1. Step 1

   Take 4 Oreo Cookies. Cut them in half. Cut one cookie half into half. Cut one of the remaining whole cookies into quarters. The total should be 58 whole Oreo Cookies, seven cookie halves and six cookie quarters.

2. Step 2

   Take a plate. Arrange nine whole cookies in a 7-inch circle. Drip some melted Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk on the borders, so they stay in place. Place two whole Oreo Cookies and two cookie halves in the centre.

3. Step 3

   Take 11 whole Oreo Cookies and two cookie halves. Dip the bottom of each cookie in the melted Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk. Use nine whole choco-dipped cookies to make the second layer.

4. Step 4

   Make a slightly smaller outer circle compared to the first layer. Fill the circle's centre with the two remaining choco-dipped whole cookies and the two cookie halves.

5. Step 5

   For the third layer, dip the bottoms of 7 whole Oreo Cookies into the melted chocolate. Again, make the outer circle slightly smaller than the previous layer. Place two choco-dipped Oreo Cookies and two choco-dipped cookie halves in the circle's centre.

6. Step 6

   Repeat for the fourth layer with seven cookies for the outer circle and one whole cookie in the circle's centre.

7. Step 7

   For the fifth layer, use five choco-dipped whole Oreo Cookies for the outer circle and one cookie quarter for the circle's centre.

8. Step 8

   Top with another three layers with 3 Oreo cookies for the outer circle of each layer.

9. Step 9

   Dip 3 cookie halves in the melted chocolate. Place them, rounded sides out, on the stack to form a small circle. Place one whole cookie in the centre.

10. Step 10

    Place three cookie quarters on the whole cookie, and use melted Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk to keep them in place. Top up with another cookie quarter.

11. Step 11

    Spread about half of the melted white chocolate on the exposed sides of the cookies to resemble snow.

12. Step 12

    Spoon the remaining melted white chocolate into a decorating bag fitted with a small star tip. Use it to pipe icicles on the tree.

13. Step 13

    Add decorations as desired. Pipe the remaining melted white candy coating along the decorations, so they stay in place.

14. Step 14

    Let it stand for 1½ - 2 hours or until the candy coating is firm. Oreo Holiday Tree Centerpiece is ready!

• For this Cadbury Oreo holiday tree centerpiece recipe, keep the Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk warm and runny so that each layer of cookies sticks together well.
• Chill the white chocolate for a short time before piping it to get clean icicle lines that stay in place.
• Put together on a flat, cold plate to keep the base stable and stop it from sliding.
• As you build, turn the plate to keep the structure straight and even.
• For strong adhesion, add decorations while the candy coating is still sticky.

• To keep the firm chocolate layer that is common in winter desserts ideas, keep the centerpiece in a cool place away from direct heat.
• Don't put the cookies in the fridge unless you have to; condensation can make the outside of the cookies soft.
• To keep decorations safe without smudging them, lightly cover them with a tall dome or foil tent.
• If you're getting ready early, put the layers together the day before and add the decorations on the day of serving.
• For the best texture and look, eat it within two to three days.

• Use dark chocolate instead of white chocolate to make the Oreo holiday tree centerpiece Christmas recipe look richer.
• For a fancy holiday look, add edible glitter or metallic sprinkles.
• For a winter wonderland theme, swap out the Cadbury Gems for pastel candies.
• Add a seasonal twist by using mint-flavored oreo cookies.
• Before adding decorations, lightly dust the structure with powdered sugar to make it look like snow.

• Overheating chocolate makes it less thick, which makes it harder to hold cookies together when making layers for a holiday Oreo tree centerpiece.
• If you skip the first base alignment, the structure will lean or fall later.
• If you put on white chocolate when it's too hot, it will drip instead of coat.
• Too many decorations make things heavier, which throws off balance.
• If you rush the firming time, the layers won't stack up properly and will slip.

• Put this centerpiece on a big platter to show off the height and festive details that go with winter dessert ideas.
• To make a complete holiday table display, put loose candies or mini cookies around the base.
• To balance out the sweetness, serve with hot chocolate, spiced tea, or warm desserts.
• For easy sharing, cut or break off pieces when serving.
• Add small edible decorations or stars to your themed party presentations.