Valentine's Chocolate Covered Oreos with Pretzel Hugs
The easiest, most adorable homemade Valentine's treat! Oreos dipped in chocolate, hugged by a salty pretzel, and topped with a candy heart. Perfect for gifts, parties, or a sweet project with kids.
Ingredients
- 24 Oreo cookies standard size
- 8 oz 1 cup white candy melts or almond bark
- 8 oz 1 cup dark chocolate or milk chocolate candy melts
- 1-2 tsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening if needed
- 24 small pretzel twists
- 24 heart shaped conversation candies or sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolates separately in microwave safe bowls. Heat in 30 second bursts at 50% power, stirring well between each, until smooth. If chocolate is too thick, stir in 1/2 tsp coconut oil at a time.
- Using a fork, dip each Oreo fully into the melted chocolate. Tap the fork gently on the bowl's edge to remove excess chocolate. Place on the parchment paper.
- While the chocolate is still wet, gently press a pretzel twist onto the top of each dipped Oreo to form a "hug."
- Place the tray in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes to set the chocolate.
- Transfer remaining melted chocolate to small zip top bags. Snip a tiny corner off each bag.
- Pipe chocolate into the center of each pretzel and immediately press a heart candy into the wet chocolate.
- Return tray to fridge for 10-15 minutes until completely set.
- Store in an airtight container at cool room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- For a shiny finish, be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- To fix thick chocolate, stir in coconut oil 1/2 tsp at a time.
- Make ahead: These can be made 1-2 weeks in advance. They also freeze well for up to 2 months.