Oreo cookies get dipped in orange melting chocolate and decorated to look like Jack ‘o Lanterns for sweet Halloween treats that your kids will love! If you’re looking for easy no-bake Halloween cookies for your party or after school snacks, these yummy Oreo Jack o Lanterns are for you!
If you’re looking for an easy, no-bake Halloween treat that kids can help with and devour in seconds, you’re in the right place. These Oreo Jack O’Lanterns are the cutest little pumpkins on the patch, sweet, crunchy, and dipped in chocolatey goodness.
They’ve become a favorite at our house every October, along with these spooky Halloween cookies. We make a batch for school parties, trick-or-treat night, or just a fun after-dinner surprise. My youngest calls them “pumpkin cookies with funny faces,” and honestly, that’s a pretty perfect description.
These little guys are super simple to make. You only need a few ingredients, a microwave, and some parchment paper. If you’ve got an extra half hour and a craving for a fun family kitchen activity, this one’s a winner!
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need 5 simple ingredients to pull off this festive fall treat:
- 30 Oreo Double Stuf cookies – The extra filling helps hold the pretzel “stems” in place.
- 15 pretzel sticks, broken in half – These act as the pumpkin stems. Easy and edible!
- 12 ounces orange melting candy – This gives your Oreos that perfect Jack O’Lantern glow.
- ½ cup black melting candy – Perfect for piping on spooky (or silly) faces.
- Parchment paper – For easy cleanup and cooling.
Step-by-Step Instructions for Oreo Jack O’Lanterns
These cookies are super kid-friendly and great for assembly-line decorating. The full recipe is also in the printable card at the end of this post, but here’s a quick walkthrough:
Step 1: Start with the “pumpkin stem”: Carefully stick a broken pretzel half into the cream center at the top of each Oreo. It’s easiest if you gently twist as you push.
Step 2: Dip and coat in orange: Melt the orange candy melts according to the package. Then, using a fork, place each Oreo on top and spoon the melted orange chocolate over it until it’s fully coated. Tap the fork on the edge of the bowl so excess chocolate drips off.
Step 3 Let it set: Transfer each dipped Oreo to parchment paper and let the orange candy coating harden completely before decorating.
Step 4 Add the faces: Melt the black candy melts and transfer them to a piping bag (or a plastic sandwich bag with the corner snipped). Pipe on fun Jack O’Lantern faces—triangles for eyes, silly grins, spooky scowls… get creative!
Step 5 Cool and enjoy: Let the faces harden completely before serving or packaging.
Recipe Tips
- Double Stuff is best! The extra filling helps keep the pretzel stem secure.
- No piping bag? Use a zip-top bag with a tiny corner cut off.
- Let the orange coating harden fully before decorating to avoid messy faces.
- Use a toothpick for detail work if you want precise lines or little teeth.
- Want variety? Try green melting wafers for “Franken-Oreos” or purple for spooky monsters!
These Oreo Jack O’Lanterns are the kind of treat that disappears fast and makes everyone smile. Kids love customizing their faces, and you’ll love how easy it is to put them together. They’re a festive, no-fuss way to sweeten up your Halloween fun!
Happy Haunting (and snacking)!
And be sure to check out some of our other fun Halloween treats to make with kids:
Easy Oreo Jack-o-Lanterns
Ingredients
- 30 Oreo Double Stuf cookies
- 15 pretzel sticks (broken in half)
- 12 oz orange melting chocolate wafers
- ½ cup black melting chocolate wafers
Instructions
- Stick one pretzel stick half into the cream stuffing of each Oreo cookie, leaving about ½" sticking out. Repeat for all Oreos.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt the orange melting wafers according to package instructions.
- Place one Oreo cookie on top of a fork, and holding the fork over the bowl of melted candy, drizzle the orange candy over top until the Oreo is completely covered. *Doing it this way ensures that any excess candy melt will go back in the bowl. Tap the fork against the side of the bowl to drain off excess orange chocolate. Then transfer to a large piece of parchment paper to cool. Repeat for all other Oreos.
- When the orange chocolate has hardened, melt the black candy melts according to package instructions.
- Transfer melted black chocolate to a piping bag, and pipe spooky or silly Jack-o-lantern faces onto each Oreo.
- Allow the black chocolate to harden completely before serving.
Notes
- Double Stuff is best! The extra filling helps keep the pretzel stem secure.
- No piping bag? Use a zip-top bag with a tiny corner cut off.
- Let the orange coating harden fully before decorating to avoid messy faces.
- Use a toothpick for detail work if you want precise lines or little teeth.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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