Cute Pumpkin Dipped Oreos
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Need a fun no-bake Halloween Treat or Fall snack that’s a total crowd-pleaser? These Cute Pumpkin Dipped Oreos turn store bought cookies into an adorable little pumpkin patch, no baking skills required. With only 4 ingredients, they’re affordable and super easy to make for Halloween parties, bake sales, fall school events, or even as a fun Thanksgiving dessert.
Favorite Pumpkin Patch Dipped Oreos
While I like to imagine myself curled up with a good book, cozy sweater and a cup of coffee reading for hours / days in a quiet space, I often find fall to be one of my busier seasons. Back to school, Halloween, Thanksgiving, school events… you get my drift.
Which is why this Oreo Pumpkins recipe is such a time-saver during the hustle and bustle of fall.
With just pre-made Oreo cookies, pretzels, and candy melts, you’ll be whipping up a pumpkin patch of treats faster than you can say trick or treat (well almost).
I’ve made these more than once for bake sales and Halloween parties, and the one time I skipped adding a little oil to the candy melts I ended up with lumpy pumpkins that looked straight out of a Tim Burton movie.
These Halloween Oreo desserts are kid-friendly, party-ready, and just the right mix of cute and spooky you want in a fall finger food dessert.
They’re also easy enough to make with kids, though they are messy, and aren’t as picture perfect. But that is half the fun. We’ll often make them as jack o’ lanterns with the kids by either adding candy eyes, or using black edible gel we get at the grocery store.
I also love that they travel well, are easy to make and are a fun fall treat all ages love.
⭐️ Also check out our other favorite pumpkin treats, like our Pumpkin Spice Walnut Muffins and these easy pumpkin cinnamon roll cookies. Or our favorite spooky Halloween party treats like these adorable Nutter Butter Mummies, and Oreo Bats and Spiders. And the best Thanksgiving treats for classrooms.
Why You’ll Love These Pumpkin Patch Cookies
Ingredients You’ll Need for Pumpkin Patch Cookies
For the Dipped Oreo Pumpkins:
- 30 Oreo Double Stuf cookies
- 15 pretzel sticks, broken in half
- 12 ounces orange candy melts
- ½ cup green candy melts
- ½ to 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil (for candy melts – optional, but makes the candy melts shinier & smoother)
Cookie Tips: In Fall you can often find seasonal Oreos which are fun to use instead of the plain ones. You can also switch up the cookie decorations with different colored candy melts to easily make mummy oreos, or Frankenstein oreos.
Candy Melt Tips: The easiest & most popular candy melts to buy are Wilton’s orange candy melts, however some people find they have a waxier taste than other brands. Ghirardelli Vanilla Melting Wafers are tastier in our opinion, but come in limited colors, so you’d have to buy oil-based food coloring specifically made for chocolate or candy.
Equipment You’ll Need
- Fork (for dipping)
- Microwave safe bowls
- Piping bag or zip-loc bag
- Parchment paper
- Spoon or spatula
Optional Equipment
- Wilton Candy Melts Melting Pot – Optional if you want to get fancy and plan to use candy melts a lot.
⭐️ Also try these fun pumpkin treats, perfect for Thanksgiving, and Fall parties or these Spooky Halloween party desserts.
How to Make Cute Oreo Dipped Pumpkins
1. Prep the stems
Gently press one half of a pretzel stick into the cream filling at the top of each Oreo to create a stem.
2. Melt orange candy melts
Follow package directions to melt the orange candy wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, or using the double boiler method. Stir until smooth.
Here is a quick YouTube video tutorial I found super helpful on how to melt candy melts in both the microwave and double boiler.
3. Dip the Oreo cookies
Place one Oreo on a fork and hold it over the bowl of melted orange candy. Then spoon or drizzle the melted candy over the cookie until it’s fully coated.
Gently tap the handle of the fork a few times to help the excess chocolate drip off.
Before placing the cookie on parchment paper, you can also gently scrape the bottom of the fork against the edge of the bowl to remove any remaining drips.
4. Cool and harden
Carefully place the dipped cookie on parchment paper. Repeat for all Oreos. Allow to cool until the coating is firm.
5. Decorate the dipped Oreos with vines
Melt the green candy melts according to the package instructions. Pour into a piping bag or zip-loc bag with the corner snipped off.
Pipe small leaves and swirly vines near the pretzel stem.
6. Set and store
Let green decorations cool and harden completely.
Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
How to Serve Pumpkin Dipped Oreos
Here are some cute ideas of how to serve the pumpkin dipped Oreo cookie treats:
- Mini Pumpkin Patch Display: Arrange the Oreos on a tray lined with crinkled green paper “grass” or edible green sprinkles to look like a pumpkin patch.
- Party Platter with Extras: Serve alongside other fall treats like candy corn, caramel popcorn, or pretzel rods dipped in chocolate for a festive dessert board.
- Individually Wrapped for Bake Sales: Place each cookie in a clear cellophane bag, tie with orange or green ribbon, and add a cute fall tag. Great for grab-and-go sales.
- Cupcake Liners for Easy Grabbing: Place each Oreo in a fall or Halloween themed cupcake liner for easy serving at school events, parties or bake sales.
- Make into a cookie pop: Insert a paper straw or lollipop stick before dipping and turn them into pumpkin cookie pops. Extra cute for kid parties and a little less mess for little hands.
Tips & Variations
- Color play: Swap orange for white chocolate dyed with gel food coloring if you’re out of orange melts
- Don’t overheat the candy: Melt in short 15–30 second bursts in the microwave, stirring between each round. Overheating causes clumping and a chalky texture.
- Thin your melts if needed: If the candy melts are too thick or lumpy, stir in ½ teaspoon of coconut oil or vegetable shortening at a time. It helps the coating glide on smoothly and sets with a better finish.
- Add sparkle: Sprinkle with edible orange glitter before the coating hardens.
- Mini version: Use mini Oreos for bite-size pumpkins, adorable and snackable.
- Allergy-friendly: Use gluten-free Oreos or dairy-free chocolate as needed.
- Theme twist: Turn them into jack-o’-lanterns with black decorating gel for a spooky spin.
Final Thoughts
Whether you’re prepping dessert for a Halloween party or need a fast treat for the school bake sale, these Halloween dipped Oreos deliver charm without stress. They’re cute, festive, and so easy even the kids can help.
With just a handful of ingredients and 30 minutes, you’ll have a tray full of dipped Oreos ready to impress. From fun and easy fall desserts to quick Thanksgiving treats, these pumpkin cookies are cute & fun addition to any fall gathering.
Save this one, you’ll want to make them every fall!
Cute Pumpkin Dipped Oreos
These Cute Pumpkin Dipped Oreos turn store bought cookies into an adorable little pumpkin patch, no baking skills required. With only 4 ingredients, they're affordable and super easy to make for Halloween parties, bake sales, fall school events, or even as a fun Thanksgiving dessert.
Ingredients
- 30 Oreo Double Stuf cookies
- 15 pretzel sticks, broken in half
- 12 ounces orange candy melts
- ½ cup green candy melts
- ½ to 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil (for candy melts - optional, but makes the candy melts shinier & smoother)
Instructions
1. Prep the stems
Gently press one half of a pretzel stick into the cream filling at the top of each Double Stuf Oreo Cookies to create a stem.
2. Melt orange candy melts
Follow package directions to melt the orange candy wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, or using the double boiler method. Stir until smooth.
3. Dip the Oreo cookies
Place one Oreo on a fork and hold it over the bowl of melted orange candy. Then spoon or drizzle the melted candy over the cookie until it’s fully coated.
Gently tap the handle of the fork a few times to help the excess chocolate drip off.
Before placing the cookie on parchment paper, you can also gently scrape the bottom of the fork against the edge of the bowl to remove any remaining drips.
4. Cool and harden
Carefully place the dipped cookie on parchment paper. Repeat for all Oreos. Allow to cool until the coating is firm.
5. Decorate the dipped Oreos with vines
Melt the green candy melts according to the package instructions. Pour into a piping bag or zip-loc bag with the corner snipped off.
Pipe small leaves and swirly vines near the pretzel stem.
6. Set and store
Let green decorations cool and harden completely.
Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Color play: Swap orange for white chocolate dyed with gel food coloring if you're out of orange melts
- Add sparkle: Sprinkle with or edible glitter before the coating hardens.
- Mini version: Use mini Oreos for bite-size pumpkins, adorable and snackable.
- Allergy-friendly: Use gluten-free Oreos or dairy-free chocolate as needed.
- Theme twist: Turn them into jack-o’-lanterns with black decorating gel for a spooky spin.
- Serve in themed cupcake liners: Place each Oreo in a fall or Halloween themed cupcake liner for easy serving at school events, parties or bake sales.
- Make into a cookie pop: Insert a paper straw or lollipop stick before dipping and turn them into pumpkin cookie pops. Extra cute for kid parties and a little less mess for little hands.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 30 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 142Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 227mgCarbohydrates: 26gFiber: 1gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g
This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered from online calculators.
