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Oreo Pops “How To…”

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I recently scored a few packages of Oreo cookies for only $0.50/package!!  I love Oreos, but I also love making desserts!  There are so many options when it comes to making desserts with Oreos, but I wanted to try something new!!  So today I spent some time in my kitchen playing with Oreos!!

I decided to try my hand at making some Oreo pops and wanted to try out some flowers since it is finally starting to feel like Spring!!!

I gathered up all the supplies I needed Oreos, Mini Oreos, and some colored chocolate.  I also had some Nutter Butter Bites, which were perfect for the job as well!  I got a great deal on Wilton Candy Melts at our local Jo Ann Fabric & Craft Store.  They were on sale for 25% off, plus I had a coupon for an additional 25% off.  They also have some interesting flavors.  I found some white chocolate that was marshmallow flavor and some Dark Cocoa Raspberry flavored chocolate as well!

To melt the chocolate I used a glass measuring cup and melted in the microwave at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds.

 

I took apart all of the Mini Oreos to use them as petals for the flower.  In order to secure the Oreo on the pop stick I added some extra chocolate inside, plus who doesn’t like extra chocolate?!?  I let those sit and harden for about 15 minutes before moving on to the next step.

 

 

 

 

After the cookies were secured to the stick it was time to attach the petals.  I dipped each piece of Mini Oreo into some more chocolate and pressed it into the center of the Oreo.  I found that 6 or 7 Mini Oreos worked great!  After those were all attached, it was again time to wait for them to harden and be sure the petals were nice and secure.

 

After the petals were dried on I could then cover the entire Oreo Flower Pop with chocolate.  I found that using a spoon to pour the chocolate onto the Oreo pop worked best versus dipping.  I then lightly tapped it on the side of the bowl to remove excess and laid it on parchment paper to dry completely.  I have many ideas to try for decorating them yet with sprinkles, using M&M’s, other colored chocolates and so much more.  These would make such cute party favors!  If you decide to try, we would love to see what you come up with!!

Since I was going to be meeting up with a certain someone, whom we all love dearly, who just happens to be a HUGE Mickey Mouse fan, I decided to make her a Mickey and Minnie Oreo pop too!  But, Mickey decided to wear a birthday hat, since her birthday will be here soon.  Did you know they make Bugles in Chocolate Peanut Butter?!  Those worked great for a birthday hat!

 

 

 

 

 

Clippie from Wisconsin Coupon Clippers (Nationwide Page) decided he wanted his own tested and approved Oreo pop as well!! Clippie approved the Final Results and decided they were Mooolicious!

Overall it was a fun day in the kitchen, playing with Oreos!  I packed them all up in bags to share with some great friends.  I have so many more ideas for next time!  What is your favorite dessert to make with Oreos?  We would love to hear from you, please feel free to comment below!

  

Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie Trifle

Ingredients:

* 1 batch of your favorite brownies (boxed or from scratch) baked, cooled and cut into cubes
(I used Betty Crocker Peanut Butter Brownie boxed mix)

* 1 Large Box (5 ounce) of instant chocolate pudding, prepared and chilled

* 1 Bag of Peanut Butter Cups, chopped

* 2 – 8oz Extra Creamy Cool Whip

* 1 ¼ cups of creamy Peanut Butter

* 1 cup of powdered sugar

* 2 tablespoons milk

* 8 ounces of Whipped Cream Cheese

 

Directions:

* Peanut Butter Mixture Layer: Mix the peanut butter and 8 ounces of whipped cream cheese with a hand mixer at medium speed until mixture is creamy. Add in the powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk and mix until combined. Then add 1 cup of the cool whip and mix until combined.

* Grab your trifle dish and begin to layer your ingredients. I did a layer of brownie cubes, then the peanut butter mixture, then a handful of chopped peanut butter cups, then chocolate pudding, then Cool Whip and repeated the process until I got to the top. I then piped the remaining Cool Whip on top and added some extra chopped peanut butter cups.

* Use a long spoon to serve and ENJOY!!!!

This Recipe is made and comes from Midwest Coupon Clippers Admin. Amy G.

Orange Fluff Jello Salad

Ingredients:

• 2 (11 ounce) cans mandarin oranges, drained

• 1 (15 ounce) can crushed pineapple

• 1 pound cottage cheese

• 2 (3 ounce) packages orange flavored Jell-O mix

• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed

 

Directions:

Combine the well drained oranges and pineapple in a large bowl and mix together with the cottage cheese. Add the dry orange flavored gelatin powder and stir until well blended. Fold in the thawed frozen whipped topping and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Makes Eight Servings