Every time Oreo releases one of their new tantalizing limited edition flavors, I go into a tizzy trying to track them down. My stores here are always behind, so they wind up not carrying them until much later, or they sell out quickly.
I’ve been essentially stalking my local Target after I heard they were selling Cotton Candy Oreos, but to no avail. Those whimsical Oreos have yet to appear there as far as I know. Meanwhile, I’ve been drooling at the thought of trying one of my favorite flavors in the form of an Oreo.
Perhaps it’s the kid in me, but I always have – and still do – loved cotton candy-flavored foods, especially ice cream. Any time I got ice cream as a kid, it had to be cotton candy. So you see, this Cotton Candy Oreo and I were meant to be, if only I could get my hands on them.
Luckily Mother Cookie came through and brought some all the way from…where ever she lives right now. My parents move every other month, it seems, and I can’t keep track. Anyway, I’m just lucky she takes such good care of me because I finally got to try these Oreos.
Being a lover of all things sugary, these babies are right up my alley. The filling tastes scarily like cotton candy, and you only need one or two to hit your sugar quota for the day. That’s all the more reason I enjoy them. But I couldn’t just let them sit in my pantry, not living up to their full potential; I needed to baked with them.
With only four ingredients, this Cotton Candy Oreo Bark is barely a recipe, but it’s so fun and scrumptious that I had to share it with you. If you could boil all the fun of a carnival down into one treat, it’d be this swirly, pastel-tinted confection.
Is it too much sweetness to embed Cotton Candy Oreo chunks into white chocolate? Heck no. I actually think the white chocolate makes the flavor of the Oreos seem a bit more subtle. Plus, the good thing about bark is that you can partake in tinier pieces and get your sweet fix in a little bite.
I could see this being a huge hit at parties, for kids and adults alike. When it’s so simple to make, why not embrace your inner child? Go track down a pack of Cotton Candy Oreos and experience the taste of a carnival in your kitchen.
A Few Tips Before You Get Cooking:
- Make sure you melt the white chocolate in intervals. This prevents burning. Plus, it melts faster when you stir in between the intervals.
- Get creative with swirling the chocolates together. It’s meant to look messy and fun.
- This makes a great gift, especially for birthdays.
- Using parchment paper on the bottom of the pan ensures you’ll be able to get the chocolate out of the pan without any fuss. It also makes for easier clean-up after.
Cotton Candy Oreo Bark
By The Smart Cookie Cook
Ingredients:
- 2 sleeves of Cotton Candy Oreos, crushed
- 12-oz. bag pink Candy Melts
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- Pink & blue sugar sprinkles
Directions:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Place Candy Melts in a medium microwave-safe bowl and melt according to package directions. Whisk until nice and smooth.
- Working quickly, place the white chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30-second intervals, stirring well in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- Immediately pour melted Candy Melts into prepared pan and smooth into an even layer. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
- Pour white chocolate over top then use a butter knife or fork to gently swirl the white chocolate and pink together.
- Immediately sprinkle crushed Oreos over top in an even layer. Add the sprinkles, if desired. Cover and place in fridge until completely set, about 1 hour.
- Break the bark apart into sloppy pieces and enjoy. Store in fridge in an air-tight container.
