7 Fun Ways to Use Halloween OREO® Cookies
From the bright orange filling to the festive specialty packages, the arrival of Halloween OREO® Cookies at grocery stores and online retailers is a sure sign that fall is here! In addition to enjoying these seasonal selections on their own, these cookies and many other varieties of OREO® Cookies often appear in different types of treats. For example, the menu at Freddy’s features both the OREO® Double Trouble and the OREO® Custard Sandwich – both of which offer scrumptious pairings of classic OREO® Cookies or wafers with Freddy’s rich and creamy frozen custard. Curious about fun ways to use Halloween OREO® Cookies or other varieties this year? Below, find 7 ideas for using these yummy cookies for October occasions or any other time of year!
7 Delicious Ways to Use Halloween OREO® Cookies and More!
Thin or stuffed, minty or fruity, seasonal or customized, there are many different OREO® Cookies to enjoy just as they are and as part of creative kitchen experiments. In fact, many treat recipes such as those inspired by certain holidays or events include different varieties of these cookies in their ingredient lists. Whether you want to use Halloween OREO® Cookies or other types or flavors of OREO® Cookies, here are several different ways to make them a part of your festivities!
1. Create edible “dirt.”
OREO® Cookies can be crushed up to make edible dirt for consumption or display. At Freddy’s, this cookie preparation, colorful Gummy Worms and our rich frozen custard transforms into a Dirt ‘N Worms sundae or concrete. For a Halloween party, a cake recipe like this one at Preppy Kitchen uses a similar cookie preparation and chewy worms – a sweet and spooky treat to intrigue your guests!
2. Use the cookies as decoration.
With their special Halloween designs, no additional decor may be needed for your cake or cupcakes. Instead, let the spiders, BOO, and other styles serve as a colorful or festive finishing touch to your favorite treat preparations.
3. Make the most of the filling color or flavor.
The orange filling of Halloween OREO® Cookies or the green hue of the mint variety might be perfect for making treats that look like witch hats, as in a recipe like this one from Gluesticks Blog. Chopping up either of these cookies and several others may bring vibrant color and, potentially, other layers of flavor to a cookie-based dip, like this one from Persnickety Plates.
4. Prepare or use a cookie crust.
In addition to serving as sweet, crunchy soil, crushed OREO® Cookies can also be used to make a no-bake crust for a variety of desserts. In a recipe like this one from Spicy Southern Kitchen, make a pie with a favorite Halloween candy, a crust made with your favorite cookies, and a few other ingredients. For a dessert that brings in another seasonal flavor, Cook This Again, Mom! recommends a cookie crust as the base for a pumpkin cheesecake.
5. Turn OREO® Cookies into festive displays!
If you are looking for cookie ideas for all seasons, don’t miss the vast collection of recipe ideas available at OREO.com. Create platters of ghosts, mummies, monsters and more with your choice of OREO® Cookies, melted chocolate, icing and the edible sprinkles or decor of your choice. This activity might also be fun for a celebratory event or just a little seasonal fun! For example, here is a recipe that transforms OREO® Cookies into skulls. Both this recipe and the one for these cookie balls with spooky flair may also give you ideas for your Halloween centerpiece.
6. Incorporate them into a party game.
One of many kid-friendly Halloween party games shared by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom is a race involving eating OREO® Cookies! Check out the idea for running this game included in the post or design your own challenge.
7. Include them as a sundae bar topping.
No matter what OREO® Cookies you choose to use, they are a great addition to any sundae bar, as well as many other frozen treats. At Freddy’s, add OREO® Cookies to a wide range of frozen custard treats or enjoy them as the star ingredient in your dish. Additionally, they are included in the topping selections for our Create Your Own Sundae Bar. For a delicious and interactive experience for your upcoming Halloween party or any other event, sundae bars, Deluxe Burger Bars and more are available on our catering menu.
Whether you are looking for party catering, a frozen custard creation with OREO® Cookies or a seasonal treat like a Pumpkin Pie Concrete, order your selections online or stop by the Freddy’s near you today! If you haven’t already joined the Freddy’s Rewards program, now is the time to sign up and start earning points toward FREE rewards with your next purchase!