Description
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 for a festive holiday treat.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup regular unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups crushed peppermint Oreos (about 14–16 Oreos)
Instructions
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.
Notes
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.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie