Description
Delight in these festive Peppermint Oreo Cookies, combining the rich creaminess of white cake mix dough with crunchy Oreo chunks, Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces, and melty dark chocolate chips. Perfect for the holiday season, these soft and chewy cookies deliver a refreshing peppermint twist with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box white cake mix (about 15.25 ounces)
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Oreo cookie chunks (about 10–12 Oreos, roughly chopped)
- 1 cup Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces, plus extra for topping
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, softened butter, egg, peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and softened cream cheese. Using an electric mixer, beat until a soft dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated and the dough becomes smooth.
- Gently fold in the Oreo cookie chunks, Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces, and dark chocolate chips using a spatula. Be careful not to overmix. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 60 minutes, or longer if possible.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Use a cookie scoop or your hands to portion the dough into 24 equal balls. Place 12 dough balls onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them evenly. Keep the remaining 12 dough balls refrigerated until ready to bake.
- Bake the cookies on the middle rack for 10 to 11 minutes. The cookies will appear soft and slightly underbaked in the center.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies rest for 2 to 3 minutes. Then, gently transfer the cookies using a thin metal spatula onto parchment paper or a cooling rack.
- If your cookies look extra puffy, lightly tap the tops with the bottom of your spatula to flatten slightly. Press additional dark chocolate chips or peppermint crunch pieces into the tops for a festive look. Allow the cookies to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.
Notes
- Chilling the dough makes it easier to handle and prevents sticking.
- Avoid overbaking to keep cookies chewy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 26 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg