13 February 2010

Sea Salt Chocolate Covered Oreos

I am pretty sure I've just created the world's most perfect food.

Oh yes, yes I have.

And it's EASY.  So easy that even Elise can do this... and they look fancy.  And they taste even more fancy than they look. 


First, put a bag of Double Stuf {and yes, there is weirdly only one F in Stuf} Oreos into the freezer. 

Then, I made the red hearts using Wilton melts.  Microwave at half power in 30 second increments until melted & pour into a pastry bag.  Snip the end off and make two circles right next to each other.  Then, using a knife, pull the bottoms of the circles out to form the point of the heart.


Then microwave half a bag of good semi-sweet chocolate, half power in 30 second increments, just like the Wilton melts.  I used Ghiradeli chocolate.  I also threw in a handful of bittersweet because I like the chocolate a little less sweet.  Retrieve the Oreos from the freezer and start dipping, using a fork to turn over and to pull them out of their yummy chocolate bath.


I did about 5 at a time to allow for a little cooling of the chocolate before sprinkling with Vanilla Bean Sea Salt.  I use Fusion Sea Salt from Salt Works, it can be found locally at Anderson's or you can buy it here.  Warning, if you go over and take a peek, you may just find 10 different salt flavors you can't live without.  I would LOVE to try their Espresso Brava Sea Salt for these cookies next time.  You can also use whatever good quality plain sea salt that you have available to you.  Do not use table salt here, it's way too harsh for something like this.


These are gorgeous as is, and any other time of the year, I would leave them with just the sea salt on top.


I did add the heart to the top, it's Valentine's Day after all.  These took no time at all to make, so give them a try.  I promise, they are worth it.


18 comments:

  1. Those look amazing. So amazing I might have to schedule them into a cheat day in the near future. Your talent is unsurpassed.

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  2. OMGosh YOU are a Goddess!!!! Those look divine and heavenly and I am not even a big sweet eater...it was prolly the ♥ that sealed the deal
    ;-)

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  3. Ok seriously! Do you have to put deliciousness on your blog when I have to fit into a bathing suit in 43 days!!! You are killing me here.

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  4. Those do look AMAZING! Wow. I've got to link to these.

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  5. The pictures definitely convinced me that we need to swap V-Day treats. I'll warn you, though, that I'm pretty sure I'll be getting the better end of this deal.

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  6. These look wonderful! I had no idea there was such a thing as flavored sea salt, gonna have to check that out!

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  7. SEND ME SOMEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

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  8. these are absolutly beautiful! and i have to imagine they're delicious as well- thanks for the creative idea!

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  9. These are delicious!!! Thanks for sharing!!

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  10. SWEET MOTHER OF GLORY! Those look so delicious, I may have to make them as just the pic is helping to snap me out of my bad mood! How excited am I to have stumbled upon your blog!? YOU RULE!

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  11. beautiful!! These looks fantastic! Some so simple, turned into a fancy treat!

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  12. Yes, I would agree that these are one of the world's most perfect foods. I especially love treats that look so decadent and fancy, but are easy to make. Can't wait to try these!

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  13. These look fantastic, and I know they must be..after all, I love every single thing that went into making them. Great job!

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  14. Yummy! Love chocolate covered oreos!!

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  15. Clearly I missed these last year. And clearly I know what I'm making for Valentine's Day this year. Thanks!

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  16. Thanks for stopping by my blog, Michelle!

    Ohmyword.. I love love love this recipe! I have made chocolate-covered oreos before, but this totally goes the next level. Thanks for sharing!

    xo alanna
    iheartlaughing.blogspot.com

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