Description
Sinful Oreo mint cookies emerge as a cool, refreshing dessert that blends classic chocolate with crisp mint flavors. Creamy, rich chocolate and smooth mint create an irresistible treat you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
Mint Flavoring:
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 drops green food coloring
Binding and Finishing:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, whisking until completely integrated and creating a uniform consistency.
- Sift together flour, salt, and baking powder in a separate bowl, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to create a cohesive dough.
- Add peppermint extract and green food coloring, mixing thoroughly to distribute the mint flavor and achieve a uniform green hue.
- Carefully fold in crushed Oreo cookies, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for consistent texture and flavor.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie for spreading.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn slightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Let cookies cool completely to ensure they firm up and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a perfect cookie shape.
- Experiment with different Oreo flavors like chocolate or birthday cake to create unique mint cookie variations.
- Use gel food coloring for more vibrant green color without altering the dough’s consistency.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking and maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg