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Christmas Peppermint Oreo Cookies

Irresistible Christmas Peppermint Oreo Cookies in 30 Minutes

Delight in these Christmas Peppermint Oreo Cookies, a festive treat that combines chocolate and peppermint, perfect for the holidays.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter can substitute with salted butter
  • 1 cup light brown sugar dark brown sugar can be used
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can replace with cornstarch for softer cookies
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch can be omitted or replaced with flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda essential for rising
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust if using salted butter
For Festive Flavor
  • 1 cup Andes peppermint baking bits or crushed candy canes
  • 1 package Oreo cookies consider using mint Oreos
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips can replace with white or dark chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the unsalted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl. Cream together for 3-4 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually incorporate all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; mix until just combined.
  5. Fold in the Andes peppermint baking bits, crushed Oreo cookies, and semisweet chocolate chips.
  6. Portion dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set. They may look slightly underbaked in the center.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 2 hours before baking for better flavor and texture.

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