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Peppermint Oreo Cookies

Irresistible Peppermint Oreo Cookies for Festive Cheer

Delightful Peppermint Oreo Cookies combine chocolate and mint flavors, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter, softened Try using salted for added flavor.
  • 1.25 cups Brown Sugar, packed Consider using dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
  • 0.75 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 2 large Eggs, room temperature Use room temp eggs for the best results.
  • 2.5 tsp Vanilla Extract Opt for pure for best flavor.
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour King Arthur flour is recommended.
  • 2 tsp Cornstarch Can be omitted if needed.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda A leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 12 oz Peppermint Crunch, crushed Essential for festive flavor.
  • 1.5 cups Crushed Oreos About 15 cookies.
  • 0.5 cup White Chocolate Chips Adds creamy sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup Semi-Sweet/Dark Chocolate Chips Provides rich chocolate flavor.

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Food Processor

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Crush the peppermint crunch and Oreos into small pieces.
  3. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in vanilla.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  7. Gently fold in crushed peppermint, Oreos, and chocolate chips.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown.
  10. Cool cookies on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Freeze dough or baked cookies for longer storage.

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