They may look like they just came from a professional baker's dessert case, but these beautiful 5-ingredient Christmas cookies couldn't be easier to make. The secret is to use white candy melts—which are pure white, as opposed to a yellowish white chocolate.
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- Yields:
- 22 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 35 mins
- Total Time:
- 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients
- 1
(12-ounce) package bright white candy melts
- 1 tbsp.
coconut or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp.
peppermint extract, plus additional for brushing
- 22
chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)
- 1/2 tsp.
red or pink luster dust
Directions
- Step 1 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt candy melts according to package directions; stir in oil and peppermint extract until smooth. Working one at a time, place a cookie on a fork and dip in candy melts, tapping off excess. Place on prepared baking sheets. Let stand until set, about 20 minutes.
- Step 2Stir together luster dust and a few drops of peppermint extract in a bowl to form a brushable paste. Use a small food-safe paintbrush to brush lines across the tops of the cookies. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.
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