Coal In The Snow Cookies – Baked Deep Fried Oreos

Flaky crescent dough, a creamy Oreo center, and a snowy dusting of powdered sugar make these Coal in the Snow Cookies a fun and festive holiday surprise—especially when served warm.

Coal in the Snow Cookies are the perfect last-minute holiday treat with a fun surprise inside. Reminiscent of deep-fried Oreos you’d find at the fair, these easy cookies use just 4 ingredients and come together fast. When served warm, the crescent dough bakes up flaky and golden, while the Oreo inside turns soft, creamy, and melty. They’re simple, playful, and always a hit on a Christmas cookie tray.

Why You’ll Love These Coal in the Snow Cookies

• Just 4 ingredients – Crescent rolls, Oreos, milk, and powdered sugar create a festive cookie with almost no prep.

• Quick and easy – These cookies come together in about 20 minutes, making them perfect for last-minute holiday baking.

• Great texture contrast – The crescent dough bakes up flaky and golden, while the Oreo inside turns soft and creamy.

• Fun holiday look – A light dusting of powdered sugar creates the “snow,” while the hidden Oreo delivers the “coal.”

• Perfect for sharing – These cookies are easy to transport and always stand out on a cookie tray.

Start with a can of 8-count crescent rolls. Don’t unroll them, just slice them into 16 equal pieces. Oreos get quickly dunked in milk then wrapped in the crescent dough. Bake until golden, only 10-11 minutes.

Straight out of the oven, sprinkle them with powdered sugar and serve. If you want to get really creative, you could make a powdered sugar glaze rather than dusting. Either way, serving Coal In The Snow at the holiday gathering will be a treat not soon forgotten.

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Coal In The Snow Cookies - Baked "deep fried" Oreos

These Coal in the Snow Cookies are an easy holiday dessert made with crescent rolls and Oreos. Baked until golden and finished with powdered sugar, they’re best served warm for a flaky outside and a soft, creamy center.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes minutes

Total Time 16 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 92

Author Good Dinner Mom

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Ingredients 

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• 1 can 8-count crescent rolls
• 8 Oreo cookies
• ½ cup milk
• ¼ cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375ºF.
• Slice the cylinder of 8 crescent roll dough into 16 pieces.
• Flatten each disk gently to make a circle a little larger than an oreo.
• Dunk an Oreo in the milk very quickly so it doesn't get soggy. Place on a crescent roll circle. Press another circle of dough on top and pinch the layers together to seal the Oreo inside.
• Repeat with each Oreo. Place Oreos on a parchment lined baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
• Remove from oven and immediately dust with powdered sugar.
• Serve immediately if possible, but the cookies will keep for 24 hours in air tight container after cooling.

Nutrition Facts

Coal In The Snow Cookies - Baked "deep fried" Oreos

Amount Per Serving (1 g)

Calories 92 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 2mg1%

Sodium 80mg3%

Potassium 51mg1%

Carbohydrates 14g5%

Fiber 0.3g1%

Sugar 10g11%

Protein 1g2%

Vitamin A 25IU1%

Calcium 21mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.