Description
These festive Christmas White Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Wafers are a delightful holiday treat featuring crisp sugar wafer cookies partially coated in smooth, melted white chocolate and adorned with colorful red, green, and white sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties or gifting, these no-bake treats come together quickly with minimal ingredients and make a cheerful addition to any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- 2 (8 oz. or 9 oz.) packages sugar wafer cookies
Coating
- 1 (1 lb.) package white candy melts or 1 (24 oz.) package white bark coating
- 1 tbsp shortening
Decoration
- Assorted red, green, and white sprinkles (e.g., confetti sprinkles, nonpareils, etc.)
Instructions
- Melt the Candy Coating: Combine the white candy melts or bark coating with the shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt according to package directions, typically heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Dip the Sugar Wafers: Dip each sugar wafer cookie about three-quarters of the way into the melted candy coating. Allow any excess coating to drip off back into the bowl to avoid thick clumps.
- Decorate with Sprinkles: Immediately after dipping, sprinkle the coated portion of each sugar wafer with your choice of holiday-themed sprinkles, ensuring even coverage for a festive look.
- Set the Coated Wafers: Place the dipped and decorated wafers on wax paper or parchment paper to set. Repeat the dipping and decorating process with the remaining cookies.
- Allow to Fully Set: Let the dipped wafers stand at room temperature until the white chocolate coating is completely hardened and set.
- Store the Cookies: Once the coating is fully set, store the cookies in an airtight container. They will keep fresh for up to two weeks, making them ideal for holiday gifting or party trays.
Notes
- Use shortening to help the candy melts achieve a smoother, shinier coating and prevent the white chocolate from hardening too quickly.
- Be sure to sprinkle immediately after dipping, as the coating hardens quickly and sprinkles will not stick once set.
- If you prefer, you can swap the sugar wafers for other light, crispy cookies like vanilla or almond wafers for variety.
- Store in a cool, dry place to prevent melting or blooming of the white chocolate coating.
- For a sturdier coating, use bark coating rather than candy melts, as bark tends to have a higher melting point and firmer finish.
