These Peppermint Bark Oreos are such a fun and festive treat for the holidays! They can be made in just a few minutes, with only four ingredients and are perfect for a semi-homemade holiday cookie that everyone will love. With the great flavor of Peppermint Bark, but even easier, and extra crunchy!
This recipe turns ordinary Oreos into a peppermint holiday masterpiece. The white chocolate coating is infused with peppermint extract for that classic peppermint bark flavor, and the crushed candy canes add both crunch and extra color.
Drizzling chocolate on top finishes the look and gives these no bake “cookies” a professional, bakery-style finish that looks beautiful but is so simple to make!
Why these Cookies are a Must Make
- Quick and Easy: We’re microwave the white baking chips so these Oreos can be dipped, decorated, and ready to eat in just a few minutes!
- Festive: These have the perfect flavor of the holidays with a sweety minty flavor throughout. They’re colorful and perfect for holiday cookie trays!
Ingredients Needed
This is a quick overview of the ingredients you’ll need for this Peppermint Bark Oreo Recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
- Oreos: You can use Oreo Thins, Double Stuf, or any classic flavored Oreos you want.
- White Chocolate Chips: Use a high quality chip like Ghiradelli. It will be called Classic White Vanilla Flavored Chips
- Peppermint Extract: This adds a light minty flavor to the white chocolate coating. Do not use mint extract.
- Candy Canes: Crush the candy canes into small pieces with a rolling pin or the flat side of a meat tenderizer.
How to make Peppermint Oreos
Step 1: Melt the White Chocolate. Add the white chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring after each, until you can stir the white chocolate totally smooth. Stir in the peppermint extract.
Step 2: Dip the Oreos. Drop the Oreos into the melted white chocolate and use a fork to coat them fully in the white chocolate. Lift the Oreo out of the white chocolate with the fork and tap it on the side of the bowl to help some of the extra white chocolate drip back into the bowl. Transfer the Oreo to a piece of parchment paper.
Step 3: Add Toppings. While the white chocolate is still not set, sprinkle the tops of the cookies with crushed candy canes. If you want to top them with melted chocolate, have that melted alongside the white chocolate and drizzle it over the top of the cookies, then sprinkle them with the candy canes.
Tips and Tricks
- Stir the Chocolate Well: White chocolate is very forgiving than other chocolates, and has less risk of getting spots from overheating. But we still don’t want to over heat! Make sure you stir the chocolate chips as much as you can after each time in the microwave. The chocolate will keep melting itself from its own heat.
- Double Boiler: If you don’t want to use a Microwave you can add the chocolate to a double boiler over about 1 inch of water in the small pot below. Bring the water to a boil over a medium low temperature and stir until the chocolate is totally melted.
- Crush the Candy Canes: Add the candy canes (small or regular sized) to a large ziplock bag and hammer with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer. You’ll want a mix of small sizes to avoid any large chunks. The bag will likely get holes from the sharp candy, but you’ll still be able to crush the candy before it rips. Then transfer the candy to a small bowl.
Storage Instructions
These Peppermint Bark Oreos can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. They can be stored in a cool place in your house, or in the fridge.
I love making Chocolate Covered Oreos for the holidays, and this peppermint version is such a fun twist! They’re so easy to make, and even better to eat! They’re perfect for the holidays with their festive look and flavor.
More Peppermint Desserts
- Peppermint Sugar Cookies
- Peppermint Buttercream Frosting
- Cracker Saltine Peppermint Bark Toffee
- Peppermint Rice Krispie Treats
- Peppermint Ice Cream // Like Mother Like Daughter
- Peppermint Fudge Recipe // Like Mother Like Daughter
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Peppermint Bark Oreos
Ingredients
- 3 cups White Baking Chips (Use high quality chips like Ghiradelli)
- 1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
- 13 oz Oreos
- 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips (optional)
- 3-4 Candy Canes (crushed)
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Add the White Chocolate Chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring as much as you can after each time, until the white chocolate is melted and can be stirred smooth. 3 cups White Baking Chips
- Add the Peppermint Extract and stir them together. 1/2 tsp Peppermint Extract
- Dip one Oreo into the white chocolate and push it down with a for to coat it fully in the white chocolate. Lift the Oreo out of the white chocolate with the fork and tap the fork on the side of the bowl to get the extra white chocolate to drip off. 13 oz Oreos
- Transfer the cookie to the parchment paper.
- If you want to add a chocolate drizzle to the cookies, add the chocolate chips to a small bowl and microwave the same as above, in 20 second increments until you can stir the chocolate smooth. 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
- Scoop the chocolate into a ziplock bag and snip the corner with scissors. Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the white chocolate in a zig zag pattern.
- Every 4-5 cookies sprinkle the tops of the cookies with crushed candy canes while the chocolate is still wet. 3-4 Candy Canes
- Let the cookies sit until the chocolate is hardened and set.
Notes
- Stir the Chocolate Well: White chocolate is very forgiving than other chocolates, and has less risk of getting spots from overheating. But we still don’t want to over heat! Make sure you stir the chocolate chips as much as you can after each time in the microwave. The chocolate will keep melting itself from its own heat.
- Double Boiler: If you don’t want to use a Microwave you can add the chocolate to a double boiler over about 1 inch of water in the small pot below. Bring the water to a boil over a medium low temperature and stir until the chocolate is totally melted.
- Crush the Candy Canes: Add the candy canes (small or regular sized) to a large ziplock bag and hammer with a rolling pin or meat tenderizer. You’ll want a mix of small sizes to avoid any large chunks. The bag will likely get holes from the sharp candy, but you’ll still be able to crush the candy before it rips. Then transfer the candy to a small bowl.
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