Zombie Caramel Apple Oreo Owls

I think I’ve been watching too much “The Walking Dead” lately. Combine that with my owl obsession, and you’ve got these Zombie Caramel Apple Oreos Owls.

I’ve had those cool yet creep bloody candy eyeballs on hand for some time now, and I couldn’t decide what to do with them. I’ve made very cute and pretty owl treats before, but this gruesome décor allowed for a more Halloween-appropriate upgrade.

Plus, how can you argue with a treat that’s this spooky AND easy? There’s no cooking required, and you can make them in less than 30 minutes with only 5 ingredients (sounds like 5 ingredients is the name of the game this week!). They’ll be the hit of any Halloween party because everybody loves owls and zombies. Together, you can’t go wrong.

And if somebody doesn’t like ‘em, well, who gives a hoot?

Teehee.

To make these extra fun and festive, I utilized the new Caramel Apple Oreos, but you could also scoop up the Pumpkin Oreos, or even the plain Oreos to make these. Decorating is up to you too. Have fun with it.

I think the zombie factor makes these a little easier to eat too. Regular owls would almost be too cute to sink your teeth into, but the fact they’re undead makes you feel like you’re doing the world a favor by chowing down.

I think I am just making this sound gross, so I’ll quit while I’m ahead.

Moral of the story: these are super cute, super easy, and a little creepy. Make them ASAP.

A Few Tips Before You Get Cooking:

1. You can get grosser with these, adding red frosting or jelly as blood, black under-eye circles, scars, and more.
2. Be gently when chopping the cookies. They will break easily.
3. A small, round piping tip is helpful for decorating.

Zombie Caramel Apple Oreo Owls
By The Smart Cookie Cook

Yield – 16 Owls

Ingredients:

• 32 Caramel Apple Oreos
• 32 bloody candy eyeballs (find them at your local craft store or Walmart)
• White frosting
• Orange frosting
• Bone sprinkles

Directions:

1. Separate the tops from half of the Oreos. Take the side without filling on it and cut into quarters.
2. Use frosting to attach two eyes to the top center of a full Oreo. Take two of the quarters you cut and attach one to each edge of the “owl,” below the eyes.
   
3. Take another quarter piece you cut and cut it in half again. Stick those two tiny triangles into the top of the Oreo, sliding between the two cookie halves. Use orange frosting to draw a beak under the two eyes. Then use white frosting to draw a belly. Stick one bone sprinkle like a bow tie on the belly.