Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cookies

These Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and packed with festive peppermint crunch! Made with crushed Oreo cookies, rich chocolate, and refreshing peppermint flavor, these cookies deliver the perfect mix of rich chocolate and cool mint in every bite. Perfect for Christmas cookie trays, holiday parties, or sharing with loved ones!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Chewy texture that melts in your mouth
• Rich chocolate flavor with deep cocoa notes
• Refreshing peppermint crunch from crushed Oreos
• Easy to make with simple ingredients
• Perfect holiday treat for parties and cookie swaps
• Festive appearance with dark chocolate and white peppermint specks
• No fancy equipment needed – just a bowl and baking sheet
• Great for gifting during the holidays

What Do They Taste Like?

These cookies are rich, chewy chocolate cookies with a cool, refreshing peppermint crunch from the crushed Oreo pieces. The inside is soft and chewy with deep chocolate flavor, while the crushed Oreos add pockets of minty crunch throughout. It’s the perfect balance of sweet, rich, and refreshing – like a chocolate mint cookie that’s been kissed by peppermint. They’re not overly sweet, with a satisfying chew that makes you want to eat just one more.

Recipe Overview

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
• Total Time: About 30-35 minutes
• Yield: 24-30 cookies
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

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• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup regular unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 ½ cups crushed peppermint Oreos (about 14-16 Oreos)

Instructions

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1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, both cocoa powders, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl (or stand mixer), beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium-high speed for about 3-4 minutes, until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in the crushed peppermint Oreos using a spatula or wooden spoon.
7. Use a cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) to drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underdone.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Tips

• For extra crunch, press a few extra crushed Oreo pieces on top of each dough ball before baking.
• Don’t overbake! The cookies will continue to firm up as they cool.
• Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• For extra chocolate flavor, you can add 1/2 cup white chocolate chips to the dough.
• These cookies are best the day they’re made, but they keep well in an airtight container.

What to Serve With Them

These Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cookies pair wonderfully with a glass of cold milk, hot cocoa, or coffee. They’re perfect for Christmas cookie trays, holiday parties, and cookie swaps. They also go great with vanilla ice cream for an extra special dessert.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The cookies stay fresh and chewy when properly stored. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months – just thaw at room temperature before serving.

Conclusion

These Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cookies are the perfect holiday treat – chewy, chocolatey, and packed with festive peppermint crunch in every bite. Easy to make, great for sharing, and absolutely delicious. Happy baking!

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