It’s nearly Star Wars Day – may the 4th be with you! If you’re looking for something simple to make for the celebration, you’ve come to the right place. Okay, you might think I’m being silly suggesting you should celebrate a made-up holiday, but hear me out.
I’m not one of those people who believes you need overly-complicated family activities. I know that it can be overwhelming to try to put together those adorable Bento box lunches every day and plan educational but fun activities for your family and celebrate every single holiday that comes along. Believe me, I get it.
I do think, though, that simple little moments can add joy to life. No, you don’t have to celebrate every crazy “holiday” that comes along. But when my daughter was little, we marked the first day of spring with a simple treat for Big Bird’s birthday. And with a family full of Star Wars fans, a quick and easy treat like these Star Wars Decorated Oreos would add a spark of fun to the day!
Star Wars Decorated Oreos
Ingredients
For Chewbacca:
- 19 Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 1/2 (15.35 ounce) package
- 6 oz black candy melts wafers 1/2 (12 ounce) package
- 12 oz milk chocolate chips 1 (12 ounce) package
- Candy eyeballs
- White nonpareil sprinkles
- Brown jimmies sprinkles
For Princess Leia:
- 19 Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies 1/2 (15.35 ounce) package
- 12 oz white candy melts wafers 1 (12 ounce) package
- 6 oz milk chocolate chips 1/2 (12 ounce) package
- Candy eyeballs
- Heart sprinkles
- 38 Rolo Caramel Candies
Instructions
For Chewbacca:
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Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
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Melt milk chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring vigorously after in 30-second increments, until smooth.
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Dip each cookie into melted chocolate. Remove cookie, tapping gently against the side of the bowl, allowing excess candy to return to the bowl. If air bubbles form, pop them with a toothpick. Place the cookie onto the waxed paper.
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Immediately press two candy eyeballs onto each dipped cookie. Sprinkle with brown jimmies. Allow to set completely before proceeding to the next step. To speed the process, cookies can be refrigerated or placed in the freezer in a single layer.
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Tap to remove excess brown jimmies. Melt black candy coating according to package directions. If the candy is too thick to pour, add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening. Stir well. Do not add water. You can add up to 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per bag of candy wafers.
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Transfer melted candy to a piping bag or zip top freezer bag with the corner snipped. Create a solid line across the cookie.
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Using a toothpick and/or sterilized tweezers, apply white nonpareil sprinkles along the black line.
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Allow cookie to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster results. Store in an airtight container as room temperature.
For Princess Leia:
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Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
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Melt white candy coating according to package directions. If the candy is too thick to pour, add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening. Stir well. Do not add water. You can add up to 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per bag of candy wafers.
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Dip each cookie into candy melts. Remove cookie, tapping gently against the side of the bowl, allowing excess candy to return to the bowl. If air bubbles form, pop them with a toothpick. Place the cookie onto the waxed paper. Allow to set completely before proceeding to the next step. To speed the process, cookies can be refrigerated or placed in the freezer in a single layer.
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Melt milk chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring vigorously after in 30-second increments, until smooth. Transfer melted chocolate to a piping bag or zip top freezer bag with the corner snipped.
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Use the chocolate to create a hairline and then fill the cookie from the hairline to the edge. Immediately press two unwrapped Rolo Caramel candies against each cookie to be the hair buns.
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Using a toothpick and/or sterilized tweezers, apply a tiny amount of white candy melts to the candy eyes and a heart sprinkle, placing each to form Leia’s face.
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Allow cookie to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster results. Store in an airtight container as room temperature.
Aren’t these adorable? Decorating cookies is a great way to make a quick and simple treat and is perfect for non-bakers like me. Any Star Wars fan is sure to love these adorable decorated Oreos.
Want some more fun decorated cookie ideas?
I’ve got some super cute Nutter Butter Unicorn Cookies and my friend Randa over at The Bewitchin’ Kitchen has some absolutely adorable Elmo Oreos. Check them out!
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