Description
Festive Christmas peppermint oreo cookies bring holiday cheer with their delightful blend of chocolate and mint. Crisp, chocolatey oreos wrapped in smooth peppermint coating create a merry treat that delights both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (about 14-16) oreo cookies (regular or peppermint flavor)
Chocolate Coating and Flavoring:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) heavy cream
Topping:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth melting station by combining white chocolate chips with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, gently heating in 30-second intervals and stirring until completely liquefied.
- Enhance the melted chocolate mixture with peppermint extract, stirring thoroughly to create a fragrant white chocolate base.
- Carefully deconstruct the Oreo cookies, delicately removing the cream center and setting aside the chocolate wafers for coating.
- Utilize a fork to elegantly submerge each chocolate wafer into the peppermint-infused white chocolate, allowing excess coating to gracefully drip off.
- Transfer the chocolate-drenched cookies onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating a neat arrangement for the next step.
- While the white chocolate remains glossy and soft, generously sprinkle crushed peppermint candies across the surface, gently pressing to ensure optimal adhesion.
- Place the decorated cookies in the refrigerator, allowing them to chill and solidify for approximately 15-20 minutes until the chocolate coating becomes completely firm.
- Once set, carefully transfer the festive peppermint Oreo cookies to a serving platter or store in an airtight container to maintain their crisp texture and delightful flavor.
Notes
- Precision matters when melting white chocolate, so use low microwave power and stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Peppermint extract intensity varies, so start with less and taste, adding more for a stronger mint flavor.
- Use a high-quality dark or semi-sweet Oreo cookie for a richer contrast against the sweet white chocolate coating.
- Create gluten-free versions by substituting Oreos with gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg