Description
These White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Oreo Cookies are a holiday must-have! Combining the crunch of Oreos, the creamy sweetness of white chocolate, and the refreshing zing of peppermint, these festive cookies are as easy to make as they are irresistible. Perfect for gifting or holiday dessert tables, they’re a delightful way to spread holiday cheer.
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter (cold, cubed)
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
- 3 cups (423g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 10-ounce package Andes peppermint crunch pieces
- 1½ cups coarsely crushed Oreo cookies
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 12 ounces white chocolate (for dipping)
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Trays
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cold butter, light brown sugar, and white sugar until fluffy (3-4 minutes).
- Add Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla essence until well combined, scraping the bowl as needed.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients
- Gradually add the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt, mixing on low speed until a dough forms.
- Fold in Add-Ins
- Gently mix in the Andes peppermint crunch pieces, crushed Oreos, and chocolate chips by hand.
- Scoop and Bake
- Form dough balls using a ¼ cup scoop and place them on the baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool the Cookies
- Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dip and Decorate
- Melt white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds.
- Dip half of each cookie into the melted chocolate and place on parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with crushed candy canes while the chocolate is still wet.
- Allow the chocolate to harden before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American