Halloween Oreo Bat Cookies Recipe

If you’re looking for a fun and spooky treat to wow your friends and family this season, let me introduce you to my absolute favorite Halloween Oreo Bat Cookies Recipe. These little bat-shaped cookies are not just adorable—they’re ridiculously delicious and surprisingly easy to make. Seriously, once you try this recipe, you’ll want to make a whole colony of these creepy-cute cookies to share (or maybe just keep all to yourself!).

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Ingredients You’ll Need

These ingredients come together like magic to create the perfect balance of creamy, chocolaty, and delightfully spooky. Choosing Double Stuf Oreos is key because that extra filling helps hold your bat wings in place!

• Oreos (Double Stuf): Their extra cream filling is perfect for “gluing” the bats’ wings and body together.
• Candy eyes: These little candies add just the right spooky touch and personality to each bat.
• Mini semisweet chocolate chips: These melt beautifully and are used for both sticking pieces together and decorating horns and eyes.

Variations

I love playing around with this Halloween Oreo Bat Cookies Recipe to suit different occasions or dietary needs. Feel free to get creative and make it your own!

• Use Regular Oreos: When Double Stuf isn’t an option, I add a little melted chocolate or frosting to the cream filling to help hold the wings in place—works like a charm.
• White Chocolate Version: Swapping out semisweet chips for white chocolate chips gives the bats a different look and flavor.
• Nut-Free: This recipe is naturally nut-free, so perfect if you’re baking for kids or school parties where allergies are a concern.
• Spookier Eyes: For an extra creepy effect, try using glow-in-the-dark candy eyes or those with red pupils for Halloween night!

How to Make Halloween Oreo Bat Cookies Recipe

Step 1: Prep Your Oreos and Wings

First things first, line a baking sheet with parchment paper—it’ll keep your bat cookies from sticking and make cleanup a breeze. Now, carefully separate 10 Oreos and twist them apart gently so you have 20 halves. Scrape off the cream from these halves with a butter knife—this is key because these cream-less halves become your bat wings! If you’re like me, peeling off the cream starts to feel oddly satisfying after a while—pro tip: be gentle to avoid cracking the cookie pieces.

Step 2: Snip the Wing Shapes

Take the 20 Oreo halves without cream, and break them again in half—this creates smaller wings that look just right for the bats. Try to break them somewhat evenly so you can match two similar-sized pieces for each wing set. Pair these halves and set them aside while you prep the chocolate.

Step 3: Melt Your Chocolate Chips

Set aside about ¼ cup of mini chocolate chips for decorating. The remaining ½ cup will be melted to act as your edible glue. I like melting mine in the microwave on the defrost or low power setting in 30-second bursts, stirring after every round to ensure smooth, even melting without scorching. If you’re feeling fancy, you can absolutely do a double boiler instead. Patience here helps because burnt chocolate ruins everything!

Step 4: Build Your Bat Bodies

Time for the fun! Start with an Oreo half that still has the cream filling—that’s your bat’s body base. Using a small dab of melted chocolate in the center, attach the wing halves to the side edges of the bat’s body piece. Then top it with another Oreo half (cream side down). The melted chocolate acts like super glue to hold everything together. I always set them on the parchment-lined tray exactly as I want them displayed, so they stay put while the chocolate sets.

Step 5: Add Eerie Details

Grab a toothpick or a small skewer and gently ‘paint’ tiny dots of melted chocolate onto the top of the bat’s head to stick on two chocolate chips that look like horns. Then apply more melted chocolate near the middle—this is where you’ll attach two candy eyes. I find pressing the eyes on gently but firmly helps them stay put without cracking the cookie underneath.

Step 6: Let Them Set

Once all your bat cookies are assembled and decorated, let the chocolate set completely. My little trick? Pop the whole tray in the fridge for about 10 minutes to speed this up. This helps the chocolate harden quickly and means your bats will hold their shape nicely, especially if your kitchen is warm.

How to Serve Halloween Oreo Bat Cookies Recipe

Garnishes

I love adding an extra sprinkle of edible glitter or some tiny black sugar pearls to the tray just before serving—it adds a little eerie sparkle that delights the kids and makes the bats look even more festive!

Side Dishes

These Halloween Oreo Bat Cookies go perfectly with a tall glass of cold milk or a warm cup of hot chocolate, especially when you add a hint of cinnamon or marshmallows. For a party, I’ve served them alongside pumpkin-shaped sugar cookies to round out the spooky spread.

Creative Ways to Present

I once arranged these bats flying around a fake spider web on a black platter, which was a huge hit at a Halloween party! Wrapping a few in clear cellophane bags tied with orange and black ribbon also makes an adorable treat to gift to friends or neighbors.

Make Ahead and Storage

Storing Leftovers

I store leftover Halloween Oreo Bat Cookies in an airtight container in the fridge to keep the chocolate firm and the Oreos fresh. They stay delicious for about 4-5 days, making it easy to enjoy the spooky vibes for a while.

Freezing

While I haven’t frozen these particular bat cookies often, I’ve found they freeze fine wrapped individually in plastic wrap and then placed in a freezer-safe bag. When thawed in the fridge, they hold their shape and taste just as great—convenient for prepping Halloween treats early!

Reheating

Since these involve no baking, you don’t really reheat them. Just let frozen bat cookies thaw naturally in the fridge. If the chocolate feels soft at room temp, a quick chill back in the fridge will firm them up nicely.

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Final Thoughts

I absolutely love how this Halloween Oreo Bat Cookies Recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a festive, fun, and irresistibly tasty treat. From the first time I made them, they quickly became a Halloween tradition in my household. Whether you’re baking with little helpers or just want a stress-free way to add some spooky charm to your dessert table, these Oreo bats never disappoint. I really encourage you to give them a try this season—you’ll be thrilled with the results and so will anyone lucky enough to bite into your delicious, creepy-cookie creations!

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