Sugar Skull Oreos Decorated (Print View)

Oreo cookies transformed with vibrant icing and festive sugar skull decorations for joyful celebrations.

# Components:

→ Cookies

01 - 24 Oreo cookies, regular or double-stuffed

→ Royal Icing

02 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
03 - 1 1/2 tablespoons meringue powder
04 - 3 tablespoons warm water
05 - Assorted food coloring gels: black, pink, blue, yellow, green

→ Decorations

06 - Edible markers (optional, for detailed designs)
07 - Assorted sprinkles (optional, for embellishments)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Combine powdered sugar, meringue powder, and warm water in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until the icing reaches stiff peaks, approximately 5 minutes. If the consistency is too thick, add water a few drops at a time.
02 - Divide the royal icing into smaller bowls. Add a drop of vibrant food coloring gel to each bowl, mixing until evenly tinted.
03 - Using a small offset spatula or a piping bag fitted with a round tip, spread or pipe a white base layer of royal icing onto each Oreo. Let set for 10 to 15 minutes before proceeding.
04 - Pipe or paint colored icing onto the cookies to create classic sugar skull features such as eyes, nose, mouth, and ornamental flourishes. Use fine piping tips or toothpicks for detailed work.
05 - Enhance each cookie with edible markers for precision and sprinkles for accent if desired.
06 - Allow the decorated cookies to dry at room temperature for at least 2 hours, ensuring the royal icing is completely firm before serving or packaging.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and approachable even for busy weekends or with kids
  • No baking required get creative with premade cookies
  • Amazing for group or classroom activities
  • Versatile with design make them sweet or spooky
02 -
  • No bake process so no oven stress
  • Royal icing dries firm making packable gifts
  • Customizable with any color combo or theme
03 -
  • Always sift powdered sugar for smooth icing
  • Work on wax paper for easier clean-up especially with kids
  • Practice simple lines first before building elaborate designs
  • Let cookies dry overnight for extra crunchy finish and safe stacking

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