Golden Elf Oreo Surprise Game

A fun chocolate-covered Oreo game where one lucky cookie hides a golden surprise.

These Golden Elf Oreo Surprise treats look identical on the outside, but one of them is secretly different. Every Oreo is made with holiday Oreos and red-tinted white chocolate… except for one. That single Oreo has a Golden Oreo inside, making whoever gets it the winner. It’s part dessert, part Christmas game, and always gets people excited before the first bite.

Perfect for holiday parties, family nights, classroom treats, or Elf on the Shelf surprises.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Fun Christmas dessert that doubles as a holiday game.
• Chocolate-covered Oreos that look identical until the surprise reveal.
• One hidden Golden Oreo winner adds excitement to every batch.
• Perfect for Christmas parties, Elf on the Shelf nights, and family gatherings.
• Easy, no-bake holiday treat made with simple ingredients.
• Great make-ahead dessert for December entertaining.

Ingredient Notes

• White Chocolate Melts: Ghirardelli melting wafers give the smoothest finish and set firmly without needing tempering. Other melting wafers will work, but quality makes a difference here.

• Oil-Based Candy Color: Use oil-based food coloring only. Water-based coloring can cause the chocolate to seize and turn grainy.

• Holiday Oreos: These keep the outside look consistent so no one can guess which one is the Golden Oreo before biting in.

• Golden Oreo: Use just one and keep it separate until assembly so the “winner” stays a surprise.

• Oreo Mold: A plastic Oreo mold creates clean edges and uniform thickness, making every cookie look identical.

• Piping Bottle: This makes it easy to drizzle the white chocolate neatly and with control.

• Edible Icing Characters: Add these once the drizzle is still slightly soft so they stick without sliding.

Quick Prep Notes

Can I use regular Oreos instead of holiday Oreos?
Yes, but holiday Oreos help keep the Christmas theme!

How thick should the chocolate layer be?
Fill the mold about halfway before adding the Oreo, then fully cover it. This keeps the cookies sturdy without being overly thick.

How far ahead can I make these?
You can make them up to three days in advance. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

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How to Play the Game

All of the Oreos look the same on the outside, but one secretly has a Golden Oreo inside. Mix them up before serving and let everyone choose one. Whoever gets the Golden Oreo is the winner.

Prize Ideas:

• Mini candy bar or holiday chocolate
  
• Hot cocoa packet with mini marshmallows
  
• Holiday cookie or brownie wrapped to-go
  
• Candy cane or chocolate spoon
• Holiday mug filled with candy
  
• Popcorn packet for movie night
  
• Scratch-off lottery ticket (adults only)
  
• Coffee shop gift card
• Small LEGO set or blind-bag toy
  
• Holiday coloring book and crayons
  
• Fidget toy or slime
  
• Christmas socks

Sprinkle of Fun

Tell everyone there’s one “golden” Oreo hidden in the batch and let the guessing begin. You can play it up by calling it the Elf’s favorite cookie or letting your Elf on the Shelf “choose” the winner overnight. It’s simple, fun, and always gets a big reaction once the Golden Oreo is revealed.