Description
Indulgent Peppermint Oreo Cookies sparkle with festive charm, blending classic chocolate sandwich cookies and cool mint flavors. Holiday bakers can craft these delightful treats in minutes, creating sweet memories that enchant family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners:
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (90 g) white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 Oreos, crushed
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to a precise temperature and lining baking sheets with protective non-stick surfaces to ensure smooth cookie removal and even baking.
- Create a creamy foundation by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, incorporating egg and peppermint extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Develop the structural base of the cookies by carefully combining dry ingredients, gently integrating flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet mixture without overmixing to maintain a delicate texture.
- Elevate the cookie’s complexity by delicately folding in crushed Oreo fragments, white chocolate chips, and pulverized peppermint candies, distributing the mix-ins evenly throughout the dough.
- Form uniform cookie portions by portioning the dough into consistent spheres, strategically placing them on prepared baking sheets with adequate spacing to allow proper spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies until the edges become golden and firm while maintaining a soft, tender center, allowing them to rest briefly on the hot baking sheet to complete the cooking process.
- Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack, allowing them to reach room temperature and solidify their structure, which will enhance their texture and make them easier to handle and enjoy.
- Serve the peppermint Oreo cookies as a delightful standalone treat or pair them with a warm beverage to accentuate their festive and indulgent qualities.
Notes
- Chop Oreos and peppermint candies uniformly to ensure even distribution and consistent texture throughout the cookie dough.
- Use room temperature butter and egg for smoother mixing and better cookie structure, preventing dense or lumpy results.
- For gluten-free variation, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend, maintaining the same measurements.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies with more defined edges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg