Description
How to make Valentines Day Oreo Pops with crushed Oreos, cream cheese, and festive sprinkles that your loved ones will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- Core Mixture:
- 1 family size package (about 36 cookies) Oreo Cookies
- 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- Coating & Color:
- 12 ounces white chocolate melting wafers
- 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1/2 teaspoon pink gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening (optional)
- Embellishments & Tools:
- 2 tablespoons Valentines Day sprinkles (various shapes)
- 20 count (6-inch) lollipop sticks
- Parchment paper (for lining baking sheets)
- 1 tablespoon small heart candies (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Mixture: Crush Oreo Cookies finely in a food processor or bag. In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese, butter, sifted powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. This forms the delicious base for your Valentines Day Oreo Pops.
- Form Dough: Add the crushed Oreos to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly until a uniform, pliable dough forms. This is key for shaping perfect Valentines Day Oreo Pops. A sturdy rubber spatula works wonders here for combining ingredients effectively.
- Chill Balls: Roll the dough into 20 uniform balls, about 1-inch each. Insert a lollipop stick into each. Place them on parchment-lined baking sheets and chill in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until firm, ensuring they hold their shape.
- Melt Chocolate: Gently melt white chocolate wafers in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler. Stir in vegetable shortening if using, for a smoother consistency. If you plan to color, divide the melted chocolate into separate bowls now.
- Dip & Decorate: Dip each chilled Oreo pop into the melted white chocolate, letting excess drip off. Work quickly! Immediately add red or pink gel food coloring swirls if desired, then sprinkle with Valentines Day sprinkles and small heart candies.
- Set & Serve: Place decorated Valentines Day Oreo Pops on parchment paper to set completely, or stand them upright in a foam block. Once the chocolate is firm, they are ready to delight! Store any extras in an airtight container.