Chocolate covered Ladybug Oreos are a cute party dessert or lunchbox treat guaranteed to brighten your child’s day!

Ladybug Chocolate Covered Oreos

There’s something about ladybugs — even though they are insects, everyone seems to love them! They’re one of the few bugs that are cute enough to inspire fun food ideas!

These ladybug Oreos are one of my favorite easy cookie recipes ever. Partly because they’re super sweet looking, but also because they taste delicious!

We don’t keep a lot of junk food in our house, but Oreos are one of my admitted “guilty pleasure” snacks. And the girls LOVE them!

We’ve made chocolate covered Oreos for many occasions and holidays, like these Snowman Oreos, but you can enjoy these Ladybug Oreos year round.

These ladybug Oreos are a fun treat for after a meal or for kids parties. We also made a healthier version using fruit and just a touch of chocolate – Click here to check out our Strawberry Ladybugs!

Can’t you tell we love ladybugs? And chocolate! 🙂

— Stacey

Ladybug Oreos Ingredients

• 1 (15.35 ounce) package Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
• 1 (12 ounce) package red candy melts wafers
• 1/2 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
• 1 (6 ounce) package Oreo Thin Bites
• Small edible eyes

Kitchen Supplies Used:

• Non-stick silicone baking mat
• Microwave safe mixing bowls
• Frosting decorating bag

How to Make Ladybug Oreos

Keep reading for photo step-by-step instructions and prep tips. A free printable copy of this recipe is available at the bottom of the post.

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper or non-stick silicone baking mat. We love these baking mats because our finished treats pop right off them and you can wash and reuse over and over!

Melt red candy coating according to package directions. You can use a double-boiler or microwave-safe bowl.

TIP: If the candy is too thick to pour, add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening (no water!) Stir well until smooth. You can add up to 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per bag of candy wafers.

Dip each cookie into the melted red chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. 

TIP: If any bubbles form in the chocolate on your Oreos, pop them with a toothpick for a smooth surface.

Place chocolate covered Oreo on baking sheet and press one Oreo Thin Bites cookie into the still-wet chocolate to make the ladybug’s head. 

Repeat with all Oreos and allow them to set completely before proceeding to the next step.

TIP: To speed the hardening process, place your tray of ladybug cookies in the fridge or freezer.

After the chocolate coating has hardened, you’re ready to move on to decorating your Ladybug Oreos.

Melt about half of the milk chocolate chips in the microwave – be sure to use a microwave safe bowl and heat in increments of 15 seconds, stirring between.

Scoop melted chocolate into a frosting decorating bag and cut off the tip. Draw a line straight down each cookie, from the edge of the “head” to the bottom of the cookie.

Add small dots of milk chocolate to the back and press unmelted milk chocolate chips into these spots.

Squeeze a small dab of melted chocolate onto the back of each candy eye and press onto the ladybug head.

Allow ladybug Oreos to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster results. Store in an airtight container as room temperature.

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More of our favorite chocolate covered Oreos recipes:

Polar Bear Oreos

Teddy Bear Oreos for Valentine’s Day