Christmas Tree Oreos (Easy No-Bake Christmas Cookies)

These Christmas Tree Oreos are an easy no-bake Christmas treat made with Oreo cookies, white almond bark, green candy melts, and festive sprinkles. Each chocolate-covered Oreo is decorated with a sweet little Christmas tree and finished with a candy star.

They’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday dessert trays, and homemade gifts. You only need five ingredients, and the best part is that you don’t need to turn on the oven!

Why You’ll Love These Christmas Tree Oreo Cookies

Perfect for parties: One batch makes plenty of festive cookies to share.

Just 5 ingredients: Start with store-bought Oreo cookies and a few simple decorating supplies.

No baking required: A microwave is all you need to melt the candy coating.

Great for gifting: These decorated Oreos look adorable packaged in holiday treat boxes.

Fun to decorate: The Christmas trees don’t have to be perfect. Their slightly uneven shapes are part of the charm!

Ingredients You’ll Need

You only need five ingredients to make these easy Christmas Tree Oreo Cookies. You can find most of them in the baking aisle or seasonal holiday section of your grocery store.

• Oreo cookies: Regular Oreo cookies make the base of these festive treats. You can also use White Fudge Covered Oreos to skip the dipping step entirely.
• White almond bark: Creates a smooth white coating around each cookie. Almond bark melts easily and hardens into a firm coating that’s perfect for decorating.
• Dark green candy melts: These are used to pipe the Christmas tree design onto each Oreo. The green candy coating stands out beautifully against the white background.
• Candy stars: A gold candy star on top of each tree gives the cookies their finishing touch.
• Christmas-colored nonpareils: Tiny round sprinkles look like colorful Christmas ornaments scattered across the green trees.

Helpful tip: If you happen to find White Fudge Covered Oreos during the holiday season, grab them! They’re a great shortcut because you can skip dipping the cookies in white almond bark and go straight to decorating.

How to Make Christmas Tree Oreos

These adorable Christmas Oreo cookies are easier to decorate than you might think. The trick is to let the white coating harden completely before adding the Christmas trees.

Step 1: Dip the Oreos in White Almond Bark

Start by melting the white almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl.

Heat the almond bark on high for 1 minute, then stir well. Continue heating in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the coating is completely melted and smooth.

Dip each Oreo cookie into the melted almond bark, making sure the entire cookie is covered.

Use two forks to lift the cookie out of the coating, gently tapping off the excess almond bark before placing it on a sheet of waxed paper.

Repeat with the remaining cookies, then allow the white coating to harden completely.

Don’t rush this step! The white almond bark needs to be completely set before you start piping the green Christmas trees. Otherwise, your decorations can smear into the white coating.

Step 2: Pipe the Green Christmas Trees

Once the white coating has hardened, melt the dark green candy melts in a small microwave-safe bowl according to the package directions.

Stir until the candy coating is smooth, then transfer it to a zip-top plastic bag.

Snip a tiny corner off the bottom of the bag to create a homemade piping bag. Start with a very small opening. You can always make the hole a little bigger if needed.

To make the Christmas tree, pipe a small dot of green candy near the top of the Oreo.

Without lifting the piping bag, move back and forth in a zigzag pattern, making the lines a little wider as you work toward the bottom of the cookie.

Finish with a short straight line down the center to create the tree trunk.

Here’s my favorite trick: I pipe the entire Christmas tree, including the trunk, in one continuous motion. I don’t stop and start for each branch. This gives the tree a fun, artistic appearance, and every cookie turns out a little different.

And that’s perfectly fine! These Christmas trees are supposed to be perfectly imperfect.

Step 3: Add the Stars and Christmas Sprinkles

While the green candy coating is still wet, place a gold candy star at the top of each Christmas tree.

Next, sprinkle the Christmas-colored nonpareils over the green tree. The tiny sprinkles will stick to the melted candy coating and look like colorful Christmas ornaments.

Work on a few cookies at a time so you can add the decorations before the green candy melts harden.

Let the finished Christmas Tree Oreos sit on the waxed paper until all the decorations are completely set.

Once the candy coating has hardened, they’re ready to serve, package for gifting, or add to your Christmas cookie tray!

Tips for Perfect Chocolate Covered Christmas Oreos

These no-bake Christmas cookies are simple to make, but a few little tricks will help them turn out beautifully.

Melt the almond bark slowly. Overheated almond bark can become thick and difficult to work with. Stir between microwave intervals and stop heating as soon as the coating is smooth.

Tap off the extra coating. After dipping each Oreo, gently tap the fork against the edge of the bowl. This helps prevent thick puddles of white almond bark around the cookies.

Let the white coating harden completely. If you start piping the green trees too soon, the colors can smear together.

Keep the piping bag opening small. A tiny opening gives you more control when drawing the zigzag Christmas trees. Test the piping bag on a piece of waxed paper before decorating your cookies.

Decorate while the green coating is wet. Add the candy stars and nonpareils right after piping each tree so the decorations stick.

Don’t worry about perfect trees. Some will be taller, some will be wider, and a few might lean to one side. That’s what makes these homemade Christmas Oreos so charming!

Easy Christmas Oreo Decorating Ideas

Once you’ve made the basic Christmas tree design, there are plenty of ways to give these holiday Oreo cookies a different look.

Make snowy Christmas trees. Use white nonpareils instead of multicolored sprinkles to give the green trees a snowy appearance.

Try different ornament colors. Decorate with red and white sprinkles for a classic Christmas look, or use a mixture of colorful nonpareils for a playful holiday design.

Use different stars. Gold stars are my favorite, but yellow star sprinkles or other small edible candy stars work well, too.

Use White Fudge Covered Oreos. This is the easiest shortcut! Skip the white almond bark coating and simply pipe the trees directly onto the fudge-covered cookies.

You could even make a whole batch with different sprinkle combinations for a colorful Christmas cookie platter.

🔑 Key to Success #1 – Dip Oreos in White Chocolate

The first step to making these simple Christmas Oreos is to dip them into the melted white almond bark.

If you can find the White Fudge Covered Oreos, you can use them in this recipe!

That will save you an extra step and will also save you time overall.

To make things easy, melt the almond bark in the microwave.

Follow the package directions for melting the almond bark.

Most of the time, you can microwave the almond bark on high for 1 minute then stir well.

Continue heating in 30-second intervals until the almond bark is fully melted and smooth.

Fully immerse the Oreos into the almond bark then use a fork to remove it and tap off the excess.

Place the covered Oreos onto a sheet of waxed paper to dry completely.

It’s very important that the white almond bark is fully dry before you start decorating your Oreos.

🔑 Key to Success #2 – Add the Christmas Tree

When the white almond bark is dry, you can add on the Christmas Tree.

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark green candy melts.

Stir the green candy melts well until it is completely smooth.

Next, pour the melted green candy into a zip-top plastic baggie.

Use a pair of scissors to snip off the end of the bag.

Start by snipping off a tiny bit then pipe a line onto a sheet of waxed paper to see if it is thick enough.

If you want your tree to be a bit thicker, snip off a bit more of the tip of the baggie.

Start by piping a dot of melted candy on the top part of the Oreo then create a zig-zag pattern to make the Christmas tree.

The zig-zag pattern should get wider as you move down toward the bottom.

End with a straight line down from the tree for the tree trunk.

I pipe the entire tree and trunk in one motion. I do not stop and start for each branch.

This creates an artistic effect with the tree.

The goal is not perfection.

Tip! If the green candy melts start to get too thick, you can put the baggie back into the microwave and heat it for 5-10 seconds to loosen it up.

🔑 Key to Success #3 – Decorate the Christmas Tree

After you add on the tree shape with green candy melts, it’s time to decorate it.

Add on a gold star at the top of the tree right where you put the spot of candy melts.

Next, take your nonpareils and sprinkle them over the green candy melts.

Since the green candy melts are still wet, the sprinkles will stick to it and create a really pretty Christmas design.

Allow the decorated Oreos to sit until they are completely dry.

How to Store Christmas Tree Oreos

These Christmas Tree Oreos are a great treat to prepare ahead of a holiday party or Christmas cookie exchange.

Once the candy coating is completely hardened, place the cookies in an airtight container and store them in a cool, dry place at room temperature.

If you’re stacking the cookies, place a sheet of waxed paper between the layers to help protect the Christmas tree decorations.

For the best appearance and texture, I recommend making these cookies just a few days before you plan to serve them. Keep them away from heat and direct sunlight so the candy coating doesn’t soften.

Can You Make Christmas Tree Oreos Ahead of Time?

Absolutely! These decorated Oreo cookies are a convenient make-ahead Christmas dessert because there’s no baking involved.

You can dip the Oreos in white almond bark ahead of time, let the coating harden, and decorate them later. Just make sure the cookies are stored in a cool, dry place until you’re ready to finish them.

If you’re making several batches for Christmas gifts, you can also decorate them in stages instead of trying to finish everything at once.

More Easy Christmas Treats

If you love easy Christmas treats that look adorable on a holiday dessert tray, here are a few more festive recipes to try.

• Snowman Nutter Butter Cookies: Another cute decorated cookie that starts with store-bought cookies.
• Peppermint Bark with White and Dark Chocolate: A classic holiday candy that’s perfect for gifting and sharing.
• Chocolate Covered Marshmallows: An easy chocolate-dipped treat that can be dressed up with Christmas sprinkles.

These Christmas Tree Oreos are proof that a few simple ingredients can turn an ordinary package of cookies into something special. Whether you’re making them for a Christmas cookie exchange or just a fun afternoon of holiday decorating, they’re sure to bring a little extra Christmas cheer!