White Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Wafers are a fun holiday treat, perfect when you want an easy, elegant treat but don’t actually want to bake. Let’s be honest: Some people love baking, and others like decorating fun but find the whole measuring, mixing, and baking process a bit, well, tedious.
If that is you, this is the recipe for you. Forget complicated cookie cut-outs and fussy decorating techniques. All you have to do is grab some store-bought sugar wafers, melt some chocolate, and start dipping.
The decorating possibilities are endless—perfect for getting the kids involved or unleashing your inner artist. Use festive sprinkles, chopped nuts, candy, or whatever matches your holiday spirit.
These quick and easy treats bring a little extra magic to the Christmas season. In this post, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make these festive wafers, from ingredient notes to tips and reader questions. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen newbie, this recipe is foolproof and fabulous.
Want more ideas for easy Christmas cookies? Try my recipes for sugar cookie blossoms, peppermint chocolate chip cookies, or pecan tassies.
🥘Ingredient Notes
For exact amounts needed see the recipe card below
- Vanilla sugar wafers: You can find these at pretty much any grocery store. They’re those crispy, layered cookies in a neat little package. You can also use chocolate or strawberry sugar wafers if you prefer.
- White chocolate chips: Almond bark also works well.
- Oil: Either coconut oil or olive oil.
- Decorative sprinkles and M&M’s
🥣How to Make White Chocolate Dipped Christmas Sugar Wafers
- Cover a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. This will serve as your landing zone for the dipped wafers.
- In a small bowl, mix the white chocolate chips and oil. Pop the bowl in the microwave for 30 seconds. Give it a good stir. Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring each time, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Hold a wafer and spoon the white chocolate onto all sides, starting about halfway down the cookie. Once all sides are coated lightly, place the wafer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Dipped wafers can be decorated with sprinkles, M&Ms, or other festive toppings. My kids really get into decorating. They love creating their own little masterpieces.
- Allow the wafers to sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. If you’re impatient like me, you can pop them in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to speed up the process.
🍴Serving Ideas
Let’s discuss the best ways to serve these delightful treats because the presentation is half the fun!
- Holiday Dessert Platter: Arrange the dipped wafers alongside other holiday cookies and candies on a festive platter.
- Gift Boxes: These wafers make excellent semi-homemade gifts. Place them in a decorative tin or a holiday-themed box lined with parchment paper. Add a festive ribbon, and you’ve got a thoughtful and delicious gift.
- Hot Cocoa Bar: Set up a hot cocoa bar with all the fixings—marshmallows, whipped cream, candy canes, and, of course, your White Chocolate Dipped Sugar Wafers. They’re perfect for dipping into a steaming mug of cocoa.
💭How to Store
Store the dipped wafers in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay fresh for about a week. Make sure the chocolate has hardened before you stack them to avoid sticking.
If you want to extend their shelf life a bit, store them in the refrigerator. This way, they’ll keep for up to two weeks.
⭐Tips
Be sure to check out the step by step instructions
- When melting the white chocolate, be cautious not to overheat it. If it gets too hot, it can seize up and turn grainy. Microwave in short bursts and stir frequently.
- Aim for a thin, even layer of chocolate when dipping the wafers. Too much chocolate can make the wafers too sweet and heavy. A light coating works best.
- Have your decorations ready to go before you start dipping. White chocolate sets quickly, so you’ll want to sprinkle on your decorations while the chocolate is still wet for the best adhesion.
- Make sure your sugar wafers are at room temperature before dipping. Cold wafers can cause the chocolate to set too quickly and unevenly.
📝Reader Questions
Absolutely! You can use any chocolate you prefer. Dark and milk chocolate will give you a different flavor profile, but they’ll still be delicious.
No problem! You can melt the chocolate using a double boiler. Place a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water, making sure the bowl doesn’t touch the water. Stir the chocolate until it’s melted and smooth.
Definitely! While sugar wafers are classic, you can experiment with other cookies like biscotti, graham crackers, or pretzel rods.
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Christmas Sugar Wafers Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 package vanilla sugar wafers
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut or olive oil
- Decorative sprinkles or M&M's, etc.
Instructions
- Cover a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Combine the white chocolate chips and oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir. Then, continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.1 cup white chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon coconut or olive oil
- Holding a wafer in one hand over the bowl of white chocolate, use the other hand to spoon the white chocolate on all sides of the wafer, starting about ½ ways down the cookie. Once all sides are coated lightly, place on wax paper and decorate with sprinkles or candy. Repeat as many wafer cookies as you wish.Decorative sprinkles or M&M's, etc., 1 package vanilla sugar wafers
- Let the coated wafer cookies sit at room temperature until the chocolate hardens. To speed up the process, put the cookies in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Be careful not to overheat the chocolate. Microwave in short bursts and stir frequently.
- Aim for a thin, even layer of chocolate when dipping the wafers.
- Have your decorations ready to go before you start dipping. White chocolate sets quickly, so you’ll want to sprinkle on your decorations while the chocolate is still wet.
- You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate instead of white chocolate.
- A double boiler also works well to melt the chocolate.
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