These Gingerbread Man Oreo Pops are a festive, no-bake holiday treat! With crunchy Oreos, creamy candy coating, and charming gingerbread decorations, they’re perfect for parties, gifts, or a fun project with the kids. Easy, adorable, and full of holiday cheer!
Ingredients You Will Need
- Regular-sized Oreo cookies (for the body)
- Mini Oreo cookies (for the arms and legs)
- Popsicle sticks
- Light brown candy melts (for coating)
- Black decorating icing (for the eyes and mouth)
- Red decorating icing (for the buttons and details)
- White decorating icing (for outlining the figure)
- Green decorating icing (for accents like bow ties)
How to Make Gingerbread Man Oreo Pops
- Prepare the Oreos: Twist apart full-sized Oreos and discard the cream from one half of each set.
- Set up the Tray: Arrange plain and cream-filled halves on a silicone mat-lined baking tray.
- Melt the Candy: Microwave the candy melts until smooth, stirring frequently to avoid clumping.
- Assemble the Pops: Spoon melted candy onto the cream-filled Oreo half, insert a popsicle stick, and sandwich with the plain half. Attach mini Oreo halves dipped in candy to form arms and legs.
- Coat the Pops and Decorate: Fully dip each pop in melted candy, tapping off excess. Place on the tray to set for about 45 minutes. Once set, use colored icings to add buttons, bow ties, and faces. Let the icing dry completely before serving or packaging.
Tips & Tricks
- Use a Steady Hand for Decorating: When adding the icing details, use a steady hand and make small, slow movements for clean lines and designs. If you’re new to decorating, practice on a sheet of parchment paper first.
- Candy Melt Consistency: If your candy melts start to thicken while dipping the pops, reheat them in the microwave in short 10-second bursts, stirring in between to keep them smooth.
- Personalize Your Pops: Have fun with the decorations! You can mix and match icing colors, or add edible glitter for extra sparkle.
For more delicious holiday treats, try those Marshmallow Reindeer for a cute and chewy bite, easy no-bake Rudolph Oreo Balls for Christmas that are as tasty as they are adorable, or festive Oreo Teddy Bears that will steal the show on your holiday table. These recipes add a touch of whimsy and sweetness to any celebration.
Storage Advice
Once decorated, these Gingerbread Man Oreo Pops can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you’re planning to make them in advance for a party or as gifts, they can also be stored in the fridge for about a week. Just be sure to let them come to room temperature before serving so they’re nice and soft when bitten into.
Variations
- Gingerbread Woman Oreo Pops: Add some flair by using additional icing to create dresses, skirts, or hair bows for the gingerbread women.
- Chocolate-Dipped Gingerbread Pops: For a richer taste, swap the light brown candy melts for melted dark or milk chocolate.
- Mini Pops for Little Hands: If you’re making these for a kids’ party, consider using mini Oreos as the base and adjust the decorations to create miniature versions of these cute pops.
Gingerbread Man Oreo Pops
Equipment
- 12 Popsicle sticks
Ingredients
- 24 Regular-sized Oreo cookies
- 48 Mini Oreo cookies
- 5 cups light brown candy melts
- Black decorating icing
- Red decorating icing
- White decorating icing
- Green decorating icing
Instructions
- Start by twist apart the regular-sized Oreos. Remove the cream from one half, leaving one cookie plain and the other with filling. Arrange the cookie halves on a silicone mat-lined tray.
- Then In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the light brown candy melts according to the package instructions, stirring until smooth and lump-free.
- Add a small spoonful of melted candy onto the cream-filled Oreo half and press a popsicle stick into it. Add another spoonful of melted candy on top of the stick, then press the plain Oreo half over it to sandwich the stick inside.
- Twist apart the mini Oreos and remove the cream. Dip one edge of each mini Oreo half in melted candy, attaching two halves to the sides for arms and two to the bottom for legs.
- Fully dip the assembled Oreo pops into the melted candy coating, making sure they’re fully covered. Gently tap off excess and place each pop back on the tray. Let them set for about 45 minutes.
Decorate the Gingerbread Men
- Use red and green icing to add buttons, bow ties, and other holiday details. Outline the edges of the arms, legs, and head with white icing for that classic gingerbread look. Use black icing for eyes and a mouth.
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