Before decorating, ensure your cupcakes are completely cool.

Line a plate or baking sheet with wax paper and place both candies melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Add coconut oil. In 30-second intervals, microwave your candy until completely melted.

Use a fork to dip each Oreo cookie into the candy melts. Coat completely and place gently on the lined sheet and/or plate.

Allow for the candy to set on the cookie.

Make your buttercream by beating butter, confectioners’ sugar, and milk on medium speed. Gradually increase to high.

Once the ingredients are smooth and form semi-stiff peaks, the buttercream is done. Take ¾ of the buttercream and place it in a separate bowl.

Color your remaining ¼ buttercream with red gel food coloring and mix until completely tinted. Scoop into a piping bag with a small decorating tip and pipe out two small dots on each coated Oreos.

Scoop ¾ of the white/uncolored buttercream in one piping bag with a frosting decorating tipand frost each cupcake.

Scoop the remainder of your uncolored buttercream in another piping bag with a small decorating tip and draw out your gingerbread man’s smile, eyes, and decorative touches (we used a “swirl” technique for the top of his head).

Enjoy and happy holidays!