Description
Delightful Peppermint Oreo Crunch Cookies blend classic holiday cheer with irresistible cookie magic. Crisp peppermint pieces and crushed Oreos create a festive treat you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Oreo cookie chunks
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces
Dairy and Flavor Enhancers:
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup / 113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) dark chocolate chips
Extracts and Toppings:
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces for topping
- Extra dark chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- Create a velvety dough by blending cake mix, butter, egg, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and cream cheese until smooth and uniform.
- Incorporate crushed Oreo chunks, peppermint crunch pieces, and dark chocolate chips into the mixture, folding gently to distribute evenly.
- Chill the prepared dough in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour to enhance flavor development and ensure proper texture.
- Heat oven to 350F (177C) while removing dough from refrigerator.
- Shape the chilled dough into 24 uniform balls, ensuring consistent size for even baking.
- Arrange 12 dough balls on a prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between cookies.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes, watching carefully to prevent overbaking; cookies should remain soft with slightly golden edges.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- While first batch cools, prepare remaining dough balls for second baking round, keeping them chilled until ready to bake.
Notes
- Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor development, ensuring a more compact and richly textured cookie.
- For gluten-free options, swap the cake mix with a gluten-free alternative and use gluten-free Oreo-style cookies to maintain the same delicious crunch.
- Adjust peppermint extract quantity based on personal preference; start with less and gradually increase to avoid overwhelming mint flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, separating layers with parchment paper to prevent sticking and maintain crispness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg