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Christmas Peppermint Oreo Cookies

Festive Christmas Peppermint Oreo Cookies You Can’t Resist

Delight in these Christmas Peppermint Oreo Cookies, combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint for an irresistible holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Cubed and cold
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Dark brown preferred
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Cornstarch Or substitute with 2 tsp of flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 cup Andes Peppermint Baking Bits Or crushed candy canes
  • 1 cup Chopped Oreo Cookies Regular or mint Oreos
  • 1 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips Dark, white, or mint chips as options

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Mixing Bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold, cubed butter with brown and granulated sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until creamy.
  3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients on low speed until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in the Andes peppermint baking bits, chopped Oreos, and semisweet chocolate chips.
  6. Using a 1/4 cup scoop, portion out the cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made ahead and stored. Use cold, cubed butter for chewy texture and avoid overmixing the dough to keep cookies tender.

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