Since this blog is supposed to follow me on my culinary baking journey I'm going back in time and starting were my dream really started. I mentioned in my introduction that my 1st real baking commission was favors for a baby shower. (That was not even 4 months ago!) I thought it was only right to start with what made me believe I could actually do this. White Chocolate covered Oreos. YUM! Unfortunately four months ago I wasn't thinking strait so there are no pictures. But Fear Not! I promised pics in the intro so you shall get pics!! I'm busting out the leftover sticks and stealing my brothers bag of Oreo cookies to bring to you The Rattles. Once you know the tricks these treats are easy to assemble and sooooo delicious...cute too.
What you'll need :
- Double Stuf Oreo cookies
- White Chocolate
- Lollipop Sticks (at least 5 in long)
- Patience
- Sprinkles or Oreo crumble
- Parchment Paper
Step 1. Prep the cookies
First things first, we need to separate the Oreo cookies. Use the classic twist (shown above). After you've set out all the cookies in each cream side make a space for the stick to go using one of the sticks. Melt a small amount of chocolate, about 1/4 of a cup, in a small bowl. This is our glue. Without this 'glue' the Oreo is not going to stay on the stick to dip. This step also prevents cracking. Dip the lollipop stick into the chocolate then shake off any excess and insert it into the hole we made.
Follow this up by spreading a layer of chocolate on the matching side of the cookie and sandwich lightly. If a cookie cracks don't worry. Our glue will save us. Just apply to both sides of the break and hold for a couple seconds. Very lightly spread the chocolate layer and proceed as normal.
Keep going until you have the desired amount of cookies and then make 5 more. Trust me.
Set them in the freezer for 30 seconds to set the chocolate and viola!
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| Fully Prepped Cookies |
Step 2. Dress the Cookies
This is where the fourth ingredient on our list is most needed. We have deliciousness on a stick. Now it's time for Epic Deliciousness.
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| Oreo Crumble, Cinnamon Gram-cracker, Assorted Sprinkles |
Everything in these next couple steps has to happen pretty quickly. Be sure your stations are set up in a way that works for you. A cookie sheet lined with parchment paper is a must. And whatever you'll be decorating with should be standing by.
Melt about one cup of white chocolate chunks in a mug or bowl (the mug is deeper and easier for dipping but harder to keep from burning). This step sounds easy enough but can be a nightmare if you are not melting the chocolate right. If there are melting directions on whatever chocolate you are using follow them to the tee. If not, there are two common ways to melt.
- My preference is the Microwave. Set your microwave to 50% power and cook it for 1.15 min. Stir the chocolate until its smooth and liquid-y enough to pour. Melt for 15 to 30 sec increments if it's still not melted.
- The Second way to melt is the classic double boiler. Place the chocolate in a bowl on top of a simmering pot of water. Stir until all the chocolate is melted. Remove from the stove top and keep stirring till the bowl cools down a bit and is no longer a danger for burning the chocolate.
This next step takes some finesse. Dip your cookie into the chocolate making sure its coated on all sides and the bottom. I found the best technique for this is to tilt the mug and dip covering the face side first by pressing (lightly) down until the overflow coats the bottom rim of the cookie. Flip and do the same on the other side. If you need to, rotate the cookie and get some extra on the rims. The chocolate should be runny enough that you can slide the excess using gravity around the cookie to cover whatever didn't get a good coat during the dip.
Place the newly coated cookie on the cookie sheet or dip into one of the crumbles. DO NOT DIP INTO THE SPRINKLES! It looks tacky when it dries. For decorating with the sprinkles pour on whatever colors you like. Make shapes or patterns by using a pointed spoon. Creativity is your friend in this. (My favorite decor for these are hearts) The thing to remember is that you have a limited amount of time before your chocolate cools and stiffens. Don't worry if this happens to the chocolate in the mug, just pop the mug back in the microwave for 15 to 30 second increments till it's melted again, adding more chocolate if you need it.
Once all the cookies are decorated flash freeze them for 30 sec to 1 min. They should peel right off the paper and be ready to serve or wrap up like I did for my client!
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