Peppermint Oreo Cookies

Chocolate and peppermint are a delicious flavor pairing that takes these easy cake mix cookies over the top! These Peppermint Oreo Cookies are filled with Oreo cookie chunks, Andes peppermint crunch pieces, and gooey and melty chocolate chips, making these an irresistible holiday sweet treat.

This Peppermint Oreo cookie recipe is perfect for holiday platters and cookie exchanges. The shortcut of using a boxed cake mix helps them come together quickly. A little chill time in the fridge helps the dough remain fluffy while these cookies bake into minty and chocolate scrumptiousness.

If you love making cake mix cookies, be sure and check out all the ways you can customize this low-effort way to make cookies! Here’s another great Christmas cookie recipe that uses a cake mix.

Ingredients Needed

Box Of White Cake Mix – use your favorite brand
Butter – use unsalted and set it out to soften
Egg – use a large egg
Peppermint Extract – to flavor the cookie dough
Vanilla Extract – to flavor the cookie dough
Cream Cheese – use full fat and set it out to soften
Oreo Cookie Chunks – I use the classic Oreo cookies
Andes Peppermint Crunch Pieces – if you can’t find them, just use a chocolate peppermint candy bar that you’ve cut into small pieces
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips – to include in the cookie dough

How To Make Peppermint Oreo Cookies

Note: This is a summary of the steps. For complete instructions, see the recipe card down below.

STEP 1: Combine the cake mix, butter, egg, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and cream cheese, and beat with a hand mixer until a soft dough forms.
STEP 2: Gently fold in the chunks of cookies, chocolate peppermint pieces, and the chocolate chips.
STEP 3: Cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour. The longer it can chill. the better.
STEP 4: Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out about 1 1/2 tbsp of dough roll it into a ball and place it on the sheet.
STEP 5: Bake for 10-11 minutes. The cookies are going to be soft when you take them out.
STEP 6: Once the cookies are out of the oven, if you have extra chocolate chips and chocolate peppermint pieces, you can gently press extras into the tops of the cookies. Let them cool completely before serving.

Pro Tips

• Make sure the butter and cream cheese are softened before you mix the dough. This will keep it from clumping.
• Reserve some extra chocolate chips and peppermint chocolate pieces to top the cookies with. I like to add them right when I pull the cookies out of the oven and very gently press them into the top. The heat from the cookies will help melt them just a little, giving the cookies a pretty look.

What If I Can’t Find The Andes Peppermint Crunch Pieces?

Because the Andes peppermint crunch pieces are a seasonal product, they often sell out quickly. You can always use Andes peppermint crunch thins. Just cut them into small bits before adding them to the dough. You can also use any chocolate peppermint hard candy bar; just cut it into small pieces.

Variation

Try this easy variation that flips the flavors around to create a chocolate dough cookie! Follow the recipe as it is written, but swap out the following ingredients:

• Use a chocolate cake mix instead of white
• Use golden Oreos or mint Oreos instead of the classic chocolate Oreos
• Use white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet chocolate

All of the other ingredients remain the same. You’ll love the taste and different look of these cookies that are just as delicious as the original recipe!

Can I Freeze These Cookies?

To Freeze The Dough: The best way to do this is to scoop out the dough into cookie balls and flash freeze them on a cookie sheet. Once frozen, place the frozen dough balls in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. To bake from frozen, be sure and add a minute or two to the baking time.
To Freeze The Baked Cookies: Place cooled cookies in a freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer for up to three months.

Storage

Store in an airtight container for 4-5 days on the counter or in the freezer for up to three months.

More Peppermint Sweet Treat Recipes

Peppermint Stuffed Snowman Cookies
Candy Cane Cookies
Homemade Peppermint Patties
Easy 3-Ingredient Candy Cane Bark
Peppermint Shortbread Cookies
Peppermint Mocha Cupcakes

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