16 oz white candy melts or high quality white chocolate
2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening
1/2 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
3 tablespoons red and green festive sprinkles
1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. This ensures that your Christmas Oreos will not stick as they set and makes the cleanup process much faster later on.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the white candy melts and the coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each session, until the mixture is completely smooth and glossy. Stir in the alcohol-free vanilla extract once the chocolate is melted.
Using a fork or a specialized dipping tool, submerge one Oreo cookie at a time into the melted chocolate. Lift the cookie out and gently tap the fork against the side of the bowl to let the excess coating drip off back into the mixture.
Place the coated cookie onto the prepared baking sheet. While the chocolate is still wet, immediately garnish with your choice of red and green sprinkles or crushed peppermint. It is best to do this one by one so the chocolate does not harden before the decorations can stick.
Allow the cookies to sit at room temperature for about 40 minutes until the coating is firm to the touch. If you are in a hurry, you can place the baking sheets in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to speed up the setting process.
