Gingerbread House Chocolate Covered Oreos
November 13, 2025
The sweetest golden Oreo–filled chocolate gingerbread houses
Chocolate Gingerbread House Oreos are the kind of holiday treat that instantly makes everyone smile. They look like tiny candy shop creations, and they’re secretly stuffed with Golden Oreos and made with simple melts and a gingerbread house mold. The white snow details, the pink windows, and that hidden cookie center give them a little holiday magic. They’re perfect for gifting, party trays, or handing out after a gingerbread house decorating bash.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy chocolate-covered oreos in a festive gingerbread shape
- Adorable holiday treats with simple ingredients
- Golden Oreo center adds the perfect crunch and flavor
- Fun for gifting, parties, and gingerbread decorating nights
- Kid-friendly project with melts, molds, and pink accents
Ingredient Notes
- Chocolate: Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers create the smooth, rich shell that holds the cookie inside.
- White chocolate: Ghirardelli Classic White Melting Wafers give clean snow details and pipe beautifully.
- Food coloring: Colour Mill Candy Pink or Chefmaster Bright Pink adds a vibrant tint without causing the chocolate to seize.
- Golden Oreos: Nabisco Golden Oreo Sandwich Cookies are the perfect size for the center of each gingerbread house.
- Gingerbread house mold: Helps create the signature mini house shape and gives you defined details for decorating.
Before You Bake
Do I need to use an oil-based food coloring?
Yes. Only oil-based candy color works for chocolate. Water-based gels will cause the melts to seize, so stick with Colour Mill or Chefmaster candy colors.
How do I stop the Oreo from floating to the top?
Fill the mold halfway, press the Oreo in gently, and then cover it with more chocolate. If it rises, lightly press it back down before chilling.
How long should the chocolate set before unmolding?
At least 30 minutes in the fridge. If the houses don’t release easily, chill them for 30 minutes longer.
Gingerbread House Chocolate Covered Oreos
Ingredients
- Gingerbread House Plastic Mold (Spinning Leaf Molds)
- Plastic Squeeze Bottles (piping bottles)
- Ghirardelli Classic White Melting Wafers
- Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers
- Colour Mill Oil-Based Food Coloring or Chefmaster Candy Color
- Nabisco Golden Oreo Sandwich Cookies
Instructions
- Melt the Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers according to the package directions. Start with half the bag so you can melt more as needed. Transfer the melted white chocolate to a squeeze bottle.
- Pipe the snowy accents onto the gingerbread houses. Place the mold in the fridge to set.
- Melt half of the remaining white wafers and tint them with a few drops of pink candy food coloring. Transfer the tinted chocolate to a second squeeze bottle and pipe the window dots. Chill again to set.
- Melt the Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate Melting Wafers. Fill each cavity of the mold halfway. Press one Golden Oreo into the center, then cover with more chocolate until the cavity is full.
- Tap the mold gently to release air bubbles. If the cookie floats up, lightly press it back down.
- Refrigerate the mold for at least 30 minutes or until fully firm. Once set, gently unmold each chocolate house. If they don’t release cleanly, return the mold to the fridge to chill longer.
- Let the finished houses come to room temperature before serving or packaging.
FAQ
Can I use candy melts instead of Ghirardelli?
Yes, but the texture and flavor will be different. Ghirardelli melts smoother and tastes richer, especially for detailed molds.
Do these need to be refrigerated after they’re made?
No. Once fully set, store them at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to a week.
Can I change the colors of the decorations?
Absolutely. Swap the pink for red, green, or any holiday color that fits your theme.
Can I use different cookies inside?
Yes- try regular Oreos or any cookie that fits securely inside the mold.
Can I make these ahead for parties?
Yes. Make them 2–3 days ahead, keep them in an airtight container, and they’ll stay fresh and pretty for gifting or party trays.
Sprinkle of Fun
Pack these little chocolate gingerbread houses into clear bags with festive tags and hand them out as take-home treats after a gingerbread house decorating party. They’ll feel like a mini version of the big houses everyone made.
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