Description
Festive peppermint oreo christmas cookies bring holiday cheer with their irresistible blend of chocolate and mint. Crushed candy canes and rich oreo crumbs create a delightful treat that will make spirits merry and celebrations sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (423 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) cold, cubed salted butter
- 1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed Oreo cookies
- 10 ounces (283 grams) Andes peppermint crunch pieces
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400°F and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie placement.
- Combine cold butter with brown and white sugars, whipping until light and airy using an electric mixer for 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly until smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently introduce dry ingredients – flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt – mixing on low speed to create a tender dough without overworking.
- Delicately fold peppermint pieces, crushed Oreo cookies, and chocolate chips into the dough, distributing evenly for consistent flavor.
- Utilize a 1/4 cup measure to portion cookie dough onto prepared sheets, ensuring adequate spacing between each mound.
- Place cookies in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and slightly soft centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to stabilize, then transfer to wire cooling racks for complete cooling and texture development.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain thick, chewy cookies.
- Customize the recipe by swapping Andes peppermint pieces with crushed candy canes for a more traditional holiday flavor.
- For gluten-free options, replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to preserve texture and prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 272
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 168 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 41 mg