Ladybug Oreos
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How to Make Oreo Ladybug Cookies
- Melt red candy melts in the microwave, then dip each Oreo halfway into the melted chocolate. Gently tap the dipped Oreo on the side of the bowl so the red coating dries smoothly.
- Place the cookies on parchment paper and chill for about 10 minutes until the coating hardens.
- Once set, add two small dots of melted chocolate to attach the candy eyes.
- Use black writing gel or an edible marker to draw a line down the center and add small heart-shaped “spots.”
- Let the decorated cookies firm up again, then display them on a festive platter or package them for gifting.
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How to Make Lady Bug Cookies
Ingredients
- 15 Oreos
- 1 cup red melting chocolate
- Black writing gel or edible marker
- Candy eyes
Instructions
- Melt the red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave at 30 second intervals, about 2 minutes total.
- Dip each Oreo cookie half way in the melted red chocolate and place on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
- Allow cookies to cool and harden. This should take about 10 minutes. It helps if you put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes after dipping them so that they completely harden.
- Once your love bug oreo cookies have cooled and hardened, it's time to add the decorations!
- To adhere googly eyes use a toothpick to put two dots of melted candy on the oreo.
- Attach googly eyes to the red dots.Use black writing gel or marker to make a straight line down the red area, and add a few hearts on each side of the line.
- Allow your cute ladybug cookie to set at room temp and when they are done, pop 'em in an airtight container for maximum freshness.
They are so cute!