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    Home » Cookies » Peppermint Oreo Cookies

    Peppermint Oreo Cookies

    by Lainey · Posted: Dec 1, 2014 · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These Peppermint Oreo Cookies are tender, chewy, and melt in your mouth. A perfect cookie to make ahead that’s always a hit at any party!

    Looking for more holiday-themed desserts? Try my Easy Gingerbread Loaf, Delicious Vegan Eggnog, or Chiffon Cake!

    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!

    Peppermint Oreo Cookies on a white plate

    Tips on How to Make Peppermint Oreo Cookies

    • To always have this cookie recipe handy, make them ahead and store in a ziplock bag. Thaw as needed in room temperature before baking.
    • It is always easier to mix ingredients that are not frozen, so make sure to have your butter and cream cheese on room temperature at least 20 minutes before using them.

    How to Make Peppermint Oreo Cookies:

    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:

    mixed ingredients for peppermint oreo cookies recipe

    Add egg, vanilla extract and mix until well combined:

    mixing egg and vanilla extract with other ingredients of peppermint oreo cookies in a clear mixing bowl

    Add cake mix and mix until well combined:

    peppermint oreo cookie dough mixed using a red rubber spatula

    Add peppermint crunch and dark chocolate chips:

    mixing chocolate chips and crushed candy cane to peppermint cookie dough

    Mix and add oreo chunks:

    peppermint oreo cookie dough mixed with crushed oreos in a mixing bowl

    Mix until well incorporated:

    peppermint cookie dough in a clear bowl

    Using a mini ice cream scoop, place cookie dough on your baking mat. Flatten it with your fingers, like what I did below and bake for 15 minutes if making large cookies:

    flattening peppermint cookie dough balls using fingers on a baking tray

    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!

    freshly baked peppermint oreo cookies on a baking mat

    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 🙂

    half-eaten peppermint oreo cookie

    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.

    Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips

    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.

    Cake mix to be used as options for baking peppermint oreo cookies recipe

    Frequently Asked Question for Peppermint Oreo Cookies Recipe:

    Q: Can I add in more candies to this recipe?

    A: Sure you can! Feel free to add any available candy as you like.

    Q: What size cookie sheet do you recommend for this recipe?

    A: The cookie sheet would vary as to how big your cookies are and most importantly how big your oven is. An important note to remember is to space your cookie dough wide enough to avoid cookies sticking to each other.

    Q: Should I line the cookie sheet with parchment paper or wax paper?

    A: If you are not using a non-stick cookie sheet, then you should line it with parchment paper or grease it well before putting your cookie dough.


    The full recipe is below, plus a step-by-step video if you’d like more guidance.


    More Cookie Desserts:

    • Oreo Cheesecake Cookies
    • Snickerdoodle Eggnog Cookies
    • Fruity Pebble Marshmallow Cookies
    • Assorted Candy Cookies 

    Happy Baking!

    Peppermint Oreo Cookies piled on a plate
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    5 from 2 votes

    Peppermint Oreo Cookies

    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time17 mins
    Servings: 12
    Author: Lainey

    Ingredients

    • 4 oz cream cheese softened
    • 1 stick unsalted butter ½ cup, softened
    • 1 egg
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 box white cake mix
    • 1 cup Andes 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.
    • Bake for 15-17 minutes if making large cookies.
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    Comments

    1. Joanne says

      December 07, 2016 at 8:59 am

      The recipe doesn’t say how many cookies this makes.

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        December 08, 2016 at 4:18 am

        Hi JOanne! I made a dozen of cookies for this batch. :)xx

        Reply
        • Anonymous says

          May 10, 2019 at 11:38 am

          How large are the cookies?

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          • Lainey says

            May 30, 2019 at 8:22 pm

            Hi there! These cookies are about 2 inches 🙂 Hope you enjoy this recipe!

            Reply
    2. Glendale says

      November 27, 2018 at 7:41 am

      Great recipe! Keep it up!

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        December 17, 2019 at 8:34 pm

        Thank you so much Glendale!

        Reply
    3. Carri says

      December 03, 2019 at 5:20 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        December 17, 2019 at 8:35 pm

        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!

        Reply
    4. Nikki says

      December 21, 2019 at 10:00 am

      How many calories per cookie?

      Reply
      • Lainey says

        November 18, 2020 at 5:51 am

        Hi Nikki, sorry for the late reply. You can calculate the calorie here: https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sammi says

      December 04, 2021 at 7:51 am

      Can you freeze these cookies?

      Reply

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