Christmas Peepers
Add a touch of whimsy to your holiday table with these adorable and easy-to-make Christmas Peepers! Featuring crisp vanilla wafer cookies dipped in rich semi-sweet chocolate, these festive treats are decorated with vibrant red and green sprinkles and finished with playful candy eyes for a fun and edible holiday-themed design. A drizzle of silky-smooth white chocolate acts as the "glue" for the eyes, bringing personality to each bite-sized cookie. With just 20 minutes of prep and no baking required, Christmas Peepers are the perfect no-fuss dessert for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or simply spreading Christmas cheer. Delight your friends and family with these edible little faces that are as fun to make as they are to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 36 pieces Vanilla wafer cookies
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Red and green sprinkles
- 0.5 cups White chocolate chips
- 36 pieces Candy eyes
Instructions
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring well between each interval until fully melted and smooth.
Dip one side of each vanilla wafer cookie in the melted chocolate, ensuring it is evenly coated. Hold the cookie over the bowl to allow any excess chocolate to drip off.
Immediately sprinkle the red and green sprinkles onto the chocolate-coated side of the cookie while the chocolate is still wet. Place each coated cookie onto the prepared baking sheet with the chocolate side facing up.
Melt the white chocolate chips in a separate microwave-safe bowl, following the same method as the semi-sweet chocolate, microwaving in 20-second intervals and stirring until smooth.
Transfer the melted white chocolate to a small piping bag or zip-top bag with a tiny corner snipped off. Pipe small dots of white chocolate onto the center of the chocolate coating on each cookie where the candy eyes will go.
Press two candy eyes onto each dot of white chocolate, securing them in place. Adjust if needed to ensure they are centered and look playful.
Allow the cookies to set completely at room temperature, or transfer them to the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to speed up the process.
Serve the Christmas Peepers on a festive platter and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5687 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 171.7 g | 220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 104.2 g | 521% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1220 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 1038.7 g | 378% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.7 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 770.6 g | ||
| Protein | 37.7 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 601 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
