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January 24, 2016 By Alana Pace 25 Comments

Heart Penguin Cookies

Being fans of the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Science Centre, talks, books, toy animals, and activities inspired by their animals are integral in our household. Whether you have a penguin lover in your life, or simply if you’re looking for something non-pink or red this Valentine’s Day, these are so cute! And while they are a little time consuming, they aren’t hard at all!

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Heart Penguin Cookies

Whether you have a penguin lover in your life, or simply if you're looking for something non-pink or red this Valentine's Day, these penguin heart cookies are so cute! And while they are a little time consuming (covering the Oreos in chocolate), they aren't hard at all!

 

What You Need
  • 1 package of Oreos
  • 2 cups dark chocolate melts or dark chocolate chips
  • 2 cups white chocolate melts
  • 3 tbs orange chocolate melts
  • Mugs for each colour of chocolate
  • Small dark chocolate chips to use as eyes
  • Wax paper or parchment paper to cover pan or plate
  • piping or ziplock bag with the corner cut
  • Toothpick
What To Do

After melting the dark chocolate, drop one Oreo at a time and cover it with chocolate. Using a fork, remove Oreo from chocolate and tap on the side of the cup letting the excess chocolate drip off. Run the fork along the edge of the cup and then slip the Oreo onto parchment paper.  Once the chocolate had set (either the freezer or fridge can expedite this process if you’re impatient like me :)). Melt the white chocolate and spoon it into

Once the chocolate has set, take melted white chocolate and spoon it into a piping or ziplock bag (just cut a small hole in one of the corners). Squeeze out the white chocolate

Squeeze out the white chocolate onto the cookies the shape of a hearts. Then, colour in the heart shapes using the piping bag.

Wait for white chocolate to set slightly. Then, place the mini chocolate chips in the place of eyes.

Allow chocolate to set. Then using a toothpick, draw an upside down triangle as the beak.

Let harden and then enjoy!

 

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Filed Under: Play-Based Learning Activities Tagged With: activity, candy, diy, easy, for kids, heart shaped, oreos, penguin activity, penguin craft, Valentines

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  1. mamabyfire says

    January 24, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    Forget the kids!! My husband and I are both penguin freaks! These cookies are just way too adorable!! Z and I are going to have to make some and surprise my husband. I love it!!

    Reply
  2. Ashley says

    January 25, 2016 at 3:37 pm

    These are so cute!!

    Reply
  3. andthreetogo says

    January 25, 2016 at 2:24 pm

    Cool idea! Yeah, these may never make it to my child’s lips haha

    Reply
    • Alana says

      January 25, 2016 at 2:42 pm

      Haha. I’ve eaten my fair share! Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  4. MommysBundle says

    January 25, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    Such a cute (and clever) sweet treat for Valentines’ day!!

    Reply
  5. pickettfamily says

    January 25, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    These are adorable! Thanks for sharing such a fun idea. We’re snowed in, but when I can get to the store these are a priority to make. 🙂

    Reply
  6. hilkayaker says

    January 25, 2016 at 8:54 pm

    These are so cute. I doubt any would left over with my daughter “helping” though!

    Reply
  7. Bev Feldman (@Linkouture) says

    January 25, 2016 at 4:29 pm

    These are absolutely adorable! I just made penguin cupcakes using Oreos for a fundraiser, but I have some leftover Oreos and now I know what to do with them 🙂

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    January 25, 2016 at 5:00 pm

    These are beyond adorable!! Pinning and I will also share on FB! I love anything covered in chocolate!

    Reply
  9. kidcongeniality says

    January 25, 2016 at 11:36 pm

    These are DANGEROUS!! Not only are they cute they look delish!

    Reply
  10. kchiavarone says

    January 25, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    These are just SO adorable! We will be making them! I love when I find cute things to make like this that I know I can easily do with gluten free alternatives too 🙂

    Reply
  11. Katie Serbinski says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    These are such a cute and simple Valentine’s Day treat! My boys would love helping me dip.. and eating before decorating 🙂

    Reply
  12. Samantha says

    January 25, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    Very cute! My daughter would love these!

    Reply
  13. goodenufmommy says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:50 am

    These are absolutely adorable! So cute! So much respect for your craft 🙂

    Reply
    • Alana says

      January 26, 2016 at 2:03 am

      You’re really too kind <3

      Reply
  14. DebbieZ says

    January 26, 2016 at 3:15 am

    These are sooooo cute!! Definitely adding them to my Valentine board on Pinterest! They are almost too cute to eat!

    Reply
  15. CourtneyLynne says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:40 pm

    Omg these cookies are just wayyy too cute!!!!!! My daughter would get a total kick out of making these 🙂 swear valentines day stuff is the cutest.

    Reply
  16. Stephanie Cox says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    Penguins and Oreos, too of my favorite things. What a fun way to decorate the dipped cookies.

    Reply
  17. Kimberly Cox says

    January 27, 2016 at 12:25 am

    These are so cute. I think I might try making these this Valentine’s Day 🙂

    Reply
  18. goodenufmommy says

    January 27, 2016 at 3:02 am

    I just love these to pieces! Did I comment on this yet? I will again – love! And shared! 🙂

    Reply
  19. Shann Eva says

    January 27, 2016 at 5:41 am

    These are adorable! My kids would love them!

    Reply
  20. Jennifer Corter says

    January 29, 2016 at 2:04 am

    I LOVE these! They are so cute! I know my son would love to help make these too! Gonna have to try it!

    Reply
    • Alana says

      January 29, 2016 at 2:42 am

      Thanks so much ❤️

      Reply

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