Spread Love with Sweet Charm: Valentine's Day Oreo Ladybugs Recipe! (2024)

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Indulge in the cuteness with our Ladybug Oreo Cookies! Discover a delightful world of sweet treats that bring whimsy and flavor to your dessert table.

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Ladybug Cookies are the perfect blend of whimsy and deliciousness andare perfect for Valentine’s Day!

Using everyone’s favorite chocolate sandwich cookies as a base, these Oreo ladybugs transform into a delightful treat with a few creative touches.

With a smooth melted chocolate coating, vibrant red hues, and adorable edible accents, these cookies are a visual delight and a delightful surprise for your palate.

Making them an ideal project for a fun family activity or a delightful homemade gift for friends and classmates. Enjoy the process of crafting these charming treats and spreading love this Valentine’s Day!

These cute little Ladybug cookies are a fun treat for lunchboxes or make for a cute party dessert.

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How to Make Ladybug Oreos

Ingredients:

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Directions:

Melt the red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave at 30 second intervals, about 2 minutes total.

Dip each Oreo cookie half way in the melted red chocolate allowing the excess candy melt to drip off.

Place on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.

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Allow cookies to cool and harden. This should take about 10 minutes. It helps if you put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes after dipping them so that they completely harden.

Once your love bug oreo cookies have cooled and hardened, it’s time to add the decorations!

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To adhere googly eyes use a toothpick to put two dots of melted candy on the oreo.

Attach googly eyes to the red dots.

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Use black writing gel or marker to make a straight line down the red area, and add a few hearts on each side of the line.

Allow the Lady bug Oreos to set completely. You can speed up the process by placing them in the refrigerator for a short time.

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Once fully set, arrange your Valentine’s Day Ladybug Oreos on a festive platter or package them in individual bags for gifting. Share these adorable treats with loved ones and friends.

Store in an airtight container.

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Ladybug Oreo Cookies FAQs

Can I freeze the Valentine Ladybug Oreos?

Yes! You can freeze the Valentine Ladybug Oreo Cookies. Simply place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Once they are frozen, place them in a zip-top bag and store in the freezer. Freeze them for up to 2-3 months. When you’re ready to eat them, just thaw them out at room temperature or in the fridge.

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Yield: 15

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Set Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These simple, sweet cookies are perfect for Valentine's Day. With just a few ingredients, you can turn ordinary Oreos into adorable ladybug cookies that everyone will love.

Ingredients

  • 15 Oreos
  • 1 cup red melting chocolate
  • Black writing gel or edible marker
  • Candy eyes

Instructions

Melt the red candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave at 30 second intervals, about 2 minutes total.

Dip each Oreo cookie half way in the melted red chocolate and place on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.

Allow cookies to cool and harden. This should take about 10 minutes. It helps if you put them in the refrigerator for a few minutes after dipping them so that they completely harden.

Once your love bug oreo cookies have cooled and hardened, it's time to add the decorations!

To adhere googly eyes use a toothpick to put two dots of melted candy on the oreo.

Attach googly eyes to the red dots.Use black writing gel or marker to make a straight line down the red area, and add a few hearts on each side of the line.

Allow your cute ladybug cookie to set at room temp and when they are done, pop 'em in an airtight container for maximum freshness.

Notes

Can I freeze the Valentine Ladybug Oreos?

Yes! You can freeze the Valentine Ladybug Oreo Cookies. Simply place them in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze for 2 hours. Once they are frozen, place them in a zip-top bag and store in the freezer. Freeze them for up to 2-3 months. When you're ready to eat them, just thaw them out at room temperature or in the fridge.

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