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Top Tip
- For smoother batter blending, ensure your butter and cream cheese reach room temperature at least 20 minutes before incorporating them into your recipe.
Substitutions
- Peppermint Extract: If you don't have peppermint extract, you can substitute it with vanilla extract for a classic flavor. Alternatively, you can use other extracts such as almond or coconut for a different twist.
- Chocolate Cookies: If you prefer a different flavor profile, you can use chocolate sandwich cookies or chocolate wafer cookies as a base for your cookies. You can then add other mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit to customize the flavor.
- Homemade Cookies: If you prefer to make homemade cookies from scratch, you can use your favorite cookie recipe and add peppermint extract or crushed candy canes to the dough for a festive twist. Just be sure to adjust the baking time and temperature accordingly.
Variations
- Peppermint Extract: Boost the flavor by adding peppermint extract for a stronger taste.
- Crushed Candy Canes: Instead of using Oreo Cookies, you can crush regular Peppermint Oreo cookies and completely omit the peppermint crunch.
- Chocolate Covered Peppermint: Dip cooled Peppermint Oreo Cookies halfway into melted chocolate (dark, milk, or white) and sprinkle crushed peppermint candies on top for a festive and decadent treat.
Storage
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for a firmer texture, but bring to room temperature before serving.
- Freezer: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Thaw at room temperature before enjoying.
Ingredients
- cream cheese softened
- unsalted butter
- egg
- vanilla extract
- white cake mix
- peppermint crunch pieces
- dark chocolate chips
- oreo cookie chunks
Instructions
Before starting to make the peppermint oreo cookie dough, preheat your oven to 350F and grease the baking sheet, or use a non-stick baking mat.
In a large bowl, add cream cheese and mix, then add butter and mix:
Add egg, vanilla extract and mix until well combined:
Add cake mix and mix until well combined:
Add peppermint crunch and dark chocolate chips:
Mix and add oreo chunks:
Mix until well incorporated:
Use a ¼ cup measuring scoop or a large cookie scooper to portion out the cookie dough. Flatten it with your fingers, like what I did below and bake for 15 minutes if making large cookies:
Here are the baked peppermint oreo cookies! Let them cool completely in a cooling rack and keep them in your favorite cookie jars or any airtight container. Or better yet, eat them while they are fresh, lol!
I can't explain the happiness when I took a bite of the cookie and altogether, the delicious taste of chocolates, oreos, and peppermint candy just burst in my mouth! This recipe is really a crowd-pleaser. You can make these during Christmas family gatherings or even bring this as a dessert to potluck parties 🙂
The Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips is a seasonal item and I found mine at my local Walmart, however, I have seen some at Target as well.
The texture is very similar to baking chocolate chips and has a very subtle flavor.
It doesn't matter which brand of White Cake Mix you use, as long as it is White Cake mix, below are some examples of how it's sold. It's actually cheaper to purchase the cake mixes at your local grocery store because of ongoing sales. For this recipe, I used the Pillsbury brand.
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Addictive Peppermint Oreo Cookies
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 egg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (15.25) oz white cake mix
- 1 cup peppermint crunch pieces
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup oreo cookie chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, grease baking sheet or use baking mat.
- In a large bowl, add cream cheese and mix, then add butter and mix. Add egg, vanilla extract and mix until well combined. Add cake mix and mix until well combined.
- Add peppermint crunch and dark chocolate chips, mix add oreo chunks and mix until well incorporated.
- Use a ¼ cup measuring scoop or a large cookie scooper to portion out the cookie dough, then place on the cookie sheet and flatten.
- Bake for 15-17 minutes and transfer to a cookie rack to cool completely.
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I actually look forward to Mondays because of Cookie Mondays! I have tried so many different types of cookies this past year, and I have really grown to LOVE cookies. I think I'm officially addicted.
Guys, I found another favorite cookie. The Peppermint Oreo Cookie is a phenomenal cookie because this cookie includes mint, dark chocolate chips, and it's SIMPLE! Remember, I'm all about making baking easy, so this cookie recipe is up my alley. The Peppermint flavor is NOT strong, which is really nice because I don't like the mint overpowering the rest of the flavors. I really hope you guys love this cookie as much as I do, please let me know if you do try this recipe!
Recipe inspired by Inside BruCrew Life
Joanne says
The recipe doesn't say how many cookies this makes.
Lainey says
Hi JOanne! I made a dozen of cookies for this batch. :)xx
Anonymous says
How large are the cookies?
Lainey says
Hi there! These cookies are about 2 inches 🙂 Hope you enjoy this recipe!
Glendale says
Great recipe! Keep it up!
Lainey says
Thank you so much Glendale!
Carri says
These cookies are amazing! I have been making them for a few years now. They are my chosen cookie for cookie exchanges too! They are always a hit!
Lainey says
Hi Carri! Oh wow! I appreciate you making one of my recipes for Christmas Carri! How many batches are you making this Christmas? Don't forget to tag me!
Nikki says
How many calories per cookie?
Lainey says
Hi Nikki, sorry for the late reply. You can calculate the calorie here: https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076 🙂
Sammi says
Can you freeze these cookies?
Lainey says
Hi Sammi,
Yes, you can freeze the dough.
ROBIN says
do you leave the cream filling from the cookies or take them out
Lainey says
Hi Robin, yes you can leave the cream filling from the oreo cookies.
Elaineliz says
I have been making this recipe for years and it's such a hit! Thank you!