These easy Peppermint Oreo Cookies are loaded with cookie chunks and peppermint chips, making them taste amazing! Make a batch for your family this holiday season and watch how quickly they disappear.
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A few years ago I made these chocolate mint cookies, and I have been dreaming about them recently. They seriously taste like a deep fried mint Oreo, and they are heavenly!
For the holidays, I decided to make a peppermint version. And oh my word! These peppermint cookies and cream cookies are seriously one of the best Christmas cookies you will make this year!
They are so easy to make because they start with a box cake mix. I have a serious love affair with easy cake mix cookies!
Why These Oreo Cookies Are The Best
- Easy to make with just a few ingredients.
- Stay soft for days making them the perfect cookie to ship to loved ones.
- Loaded with Oreo cookie chunks and peppermint crunch chips!
- Tastes like Christmas in a cookie!
- Get rave reviews from everyone who tries them.
Main Ingredient Notes
The dough for these peppermint crunch cookies comes together in minutes. In order to keep the cookies from spreading as they bake, you need to refrigerate the dough for at least an hour.
- Vanilla Cake Mix - The dry cake mix is the base to the cookie dough.
- Butter & Cream Cheese - Provides the moisture and fat needed for soft, puffy cookies.
- Egg - One large egg helps to bind the ingredients together.
- Extracts - A mixture of vanilla extract and peppermint extract gives the cookies a great flavor.
- Mix-Ins - Chocolate chips, Oreo cookies, and Andes peppermint crunch chips are my favorite things to add to these peppermint cake mix cookies.
FYI: If you love these peppermint Oreo cookies, you have to try these chocolate peppermint crunch cookies. The same delicious holiday cookie, but in chocolate form!
How to make Peppermint Oreo Cookies
For this holiday cookie, I decided to jazz up these cookies and cream cookies with some peppermint extract and peppermint crunch chips. I have been using these peppermint bits for years, and I'm still obsessed with them.
- Make the dough. Mix together the dry cake mix, softened butter, egg, extract, and cream cheese until a soft dough forms. FYI: These cookies seem to work best with a Pillsbury or Aldi cake mix.
- Add the mix-ins. Stir in the Oreo cookie chunks, chocolate chips, and peppermint crunch bits gently.
- Refrigerate the dough. Keep it in there for at least 60 minutes. The longer you refrigerate, the better. The dough should be able to be scooped and rolled without it sticking to your hands.
- Make dough balls. Use a cookie scoop to divide the dough into 24 scoops. Roll the dough into a ball. Place 12 on a baking sheet with a baking mat & the other 12 in the fridge.
- Bake and cool. Bake the cookies for 10-11 minutes, then cool for a few minutes on the hot pan before placing on a cooling rack. Whatever you do, do NOT over bake them! Trust me on this. Yes, the cookies will be very soft and you will think I'm crazy. But cake cookies do set up after cooling.
BruCrew Tip: The cookies may come out of the oven slightly puffy. If you want, you can tap the tops with a flat spatula after 2-3 minutes. It's not necessary, but I like to do that.
Storage Recommendations
On the Counter - Keep the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
In the Freezer - Place cooled peppermint cookies in between layers of parchment paper in a freezer safe bag or container. Freeze for 1-2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Recipe FAQS
The Andes peppermint crunch chips tend to sell out very quickly each year. You can usually find them on Amazon year round. I also saw Andes peppermint crunch thins at Target that could be chopped into chunks.
You can also chop up Ghirardelli peppermint bars or Hershey's candy cane kisses and use those if you can't find the Andes chips.
You can, but I don't recommend it because candy canes melt down so quickly in heat. You could end up with puddles of melted candy in and around the cookies.
You can freeze the scoops of dough, so you can enjoy hot fresh cookies later. Remove the frozen dough balls and let thaw for about 15 minutes before baking. The dough will last up to 3 months in the freezer.
Or you can freeze the baked cookies after they have cooled for a few hours. Make sure to place parchment or wax paper between the cookies to keep them from sticking together. Remove and let thaw to room temperature before serving.
More Christmas Cookie Recipes
- Candy Cane Kiss Cookies
- White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
- Mint Truffle Kiss Cookies
- Peppermint Mocha Cookies
- Homemade Little Debbie Cherry Cordials
- Mint Chocolate Pudding Cookies
- Mint Meltaways recipe
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Recipe
Peppermint Oreo Cookies
These easy Peppermint Oreo Cookies are loaded with cookie chunks and peppermint chips, making them taste amazing! Make a batch for your family this holiday season and watch how quickly they disappear.
Ingredients
- 1 box white cake mix (see note below)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Oreo cookie chunks
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces + extra
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips + extra
Instructions
- Add the dry cake mix, butter, egg, extracts, and cream cheese to a mixing bowl. Beat with a mixer until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in the cookie chunks, peppermint crunch pieces and chocolate chips gently. Refrigerate the dough for at least 60 minutes. The longer, the better. The dough should not stick to your hands when you roll it.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Scoop or roll the dough into 24 balls. Place 12 on a baking sheet and the other 12 in the fridge.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes. Do not over bake. The cookies will be very soft and look undone when you take them out.
- Let the cookies sit on the hot cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes, then gently remove them with a thin metal spatula to a piece of parchment paper on the counter.
- If the cookies are extra puffy, tap the tops with the bottom of the flat spatula. Press extra chocolate chips or peppermint pieces into the tops of the hot cookies. Let them sit until completely cool. Store in a sealed container.
Notes
- These cookies seem to work best if a Pillsbury or Aldi cake mix is used.
- Make sure the butter and cream cheese are not overly soft. If they are, your cookie dough may need to be refrigerated longer.
- If you are using a hand mixer, it will take longer for the dough to come together. Keep mixing until there are no butter or cream cheese streaks.
- Cake mix cookies do take longer to set up. These are best after cooling on the counter for a few hours.
- Can't find the Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces, use any type of chocolate peppermint candy bar and cut into small pieces.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 179Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 17gFiber: 1gSugar: 12gProtein: 2g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
*The post for Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies was first published on December 4, 2013. The post and photos were updated, and it was republished on December 4, 2019.
Kendall
I've been looking for the peppermint Andes chips and haven't been able to find them :(. My local Publix and Walmart only had the creme de menthe Andes chips. If I ever do find them I'll be stocking up because these cookies look amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Definitely stock up if you can find them. The Andes creme de menthe will work in these cookies too...I would use a vanilla extract with those though!
Lauree Kramer
When you crush the oreos, do you take the cream out or leave it?
Robert
I made these tonight and the were delicious! Mine turned out "darker" than yours due to the oreo dust in my mix. What is the best way to break up oreos?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oreo dust is always good in cookies 🙂 I broke mine up by hand, and then very carefully stirred it into the dough so they didn't break more.
Robert
Practice makes perfect! =)
Lauree Kramer
My life has been so crazy the past couple of weeks and I have my first cookie exchange tomorrow. I was thinking of turning a gingerbread man cookie cutter into a reindeer sugar cookie but even the idea of mixing more than one color of frosting just tired me out. I'm so glad I found this recipe and I'm sure they'll be a hit. However, I had to go to two stores before finding the Andes and then when I did there were only two bags left so I bought them both and plan to make a double batch so my husband can take some to work.
Tracy
This may be a stupid question to most... but where did you find the Andes Peppermint Crunch????? I can not find it 🙁 and REALLY want to try these cookies!!!! They sound AMAZING!!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
No question is ever stupid here! I bought mine at Walmart. They had a whole section of holiday baking goodies there. I think I have seen them at Target and Meijer too. Really any chocolate chip would work...it just wouldn't be peppermint then.
Tracy
THANK you I will try there 🙂 I made a special trip out to get all the ingredients... and Kroger didn't have them :/
Tracy
I FOUND THEM!!! YAY!!!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Woo hoo! I hope you bought extra 🙂
Tracy
I did! I bought 3 bags for now 🙂 will make the cookies either tonight or tomorrow. Very excited
Melissa
Ok im a little confused on the oreo cookie chunks what are those? Do i just cut up oreos
Jocelyn Brubaker
You will just break Oreo cookies up into small bite sized chunks! Not too tiny but not too big either.
april
Ohh I saw these and had to try them. In fact I made a special trip to the store just to get the ingredients. I made just as described minus the peppermint extract (I couldn't find any in the store and had just ran out last week). My my these are good. And simple enough to get help from my flock of chicks. My centers didn't seem to cook through. Do you think flattening them before baking would help with that? Like a sugar cookie?
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am glad you liked them. They actually will set up more as they cool. Did you try one after they had cooled completely or just fresh from the oven?
capturing joy with kristen duke
OH my goodness, girlfriend---YUM!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Kristen 🙂
TC
I am a huge fan of all things peppermint too!
These look amazing and I am adding them to my Christmas baking list! One question. Is it possible to omit the Oreo pieces?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Glad to have you onboard the peppermint train too! And yes, the Oreos can be left out...it won't change anything.
Emily
I can't seem to find the Andes at any one of my SD grocery stores (shocker!)...how do you feel about a substitute of chopped mint m&m's?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Oh, I am so sad to hear there are no Andes mints in your area. You are missing out!!! Did you check Walmart or Target? I think the chopped mint or peppermint M&M's would work just as well though. Keep me posted on how they turn out!
Jennie
I love all your peppermint recipes! These cookies look so good! You should come link up with me today! http://thediaryofarealhousewife.blog
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Jennie!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats
Ok, I am so with you on the Andes obsession. Although, after looking at your "related recipes" I think you might have a whole new level of obsession. But I'm ok with that because they all look amazing! 🙂 Plus... peppermint and chocolate... is there really anything better? Pinning to my Christmas Treats board, thanks Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am so glad that I am not alone in my love for Andes! Yeah...I'm kind of obsessed right now 🙂 Thank you for pinning Krista!
Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats
You inspired me to go out and buy more Andes to make some fudge!! 🙂
emily d
I just made these to "test" for my upcoming cookie exchange. I had another cookie in mind for the exchange and was just trying these to be sure... and I've definitely changed my mind and will make these instead! I loved how easy they were to make and also how delicious they are! I am not normally a big mint fan.... but these are amazing! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am so happy these cookies could change your mind 🙂
Steph
Have you tried to make these with chocolate cake mix?
Jocelyn Brubaker
Yes, I have actually 🙂 Last year I made these Chocolate Mint Cookies and they are amazing too! https://insidebrucrewlife.com/chocolate-mint-cookies/
Christine
This is the second time I've randomly clicked on one of your links! I guess that means I should start following your blog! I wouldn't have thought to add oreos to a peppermint cookie-just goes to show what I know! Those look amazing!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I think it means you should be following me for sure 😉 Thanks for stopping by Christine!
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
Well Happy National Cookie Day to you too! I think we need to amp up the publicity on this holiday though, and send these delectable cookies to everyone around! I'll take 2 dozen easily heehee. 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
We should definitely promote this holiday more...everyone needs more cookies in their life!
maria @ close tohome
wow these look amazing. going to share with my friends who are coming to my cookie exchange.
ifyou get a chance love for you to share these on Friday food frenzy too. Holiday special.
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thank you Maria!
Wendy
I have to find some of those Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces! They look so pretty in the cookies while adding crunch and peppermint zing! I tend to stock up on seasonal chips so that I don't go into withdrawal. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am with you on the stock piling of seasonal items...my cupboard is a little full right now 🙂
Amy
I am in the process of making these. I am not seeing what temperature to bake them at...? It's probably obvious but I don't want to mess up these yummies!!
Jocelyn Brubaker
I am so sorry. I must have missed that when I was typing the recipe. Thank you for catching that. I updated the recipe with the temperature 🙂 I hope you love the cookies!!!
Samantha @ Five Heart Home
I can always count on you for a mint chocolate fix, Jocelyn...and these are so pretty and festive, too! It must have been kismet that you had them ready for National Cookie Day... 😉
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Samantha! I am so glad I had them photographed when I realized!