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Homemade Peppermint Oreos

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Homemade Peppermint Oreos are rich chocolate sandwich cookies filled with a smooth and refreshing peppermint cream. These festive homemade peppermint Oreos combine deep cocoa flavor with a cool mint filling, creating a perfect balance of sweet and refreshing flavors. Ideal for holiday baking, cookie trays, or edible gifts, these homemade cookies taste fresher and more indulgent than store-bought versions.

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cookies

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup brown sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Peppermint Cream Filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1–2 tablespoons milk

  • 2 tablespoons crushed peppermint candies

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.

  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

  • Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.

  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.

  • Scoop small portions of dough, roll them into balls, and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly.

  • Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the cookies are set. Allow them to cool completely on a wire rack.

  • To make the filling, beat the butter until smooth, then gradually mix in the powdered sugar.

  • Add peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and milk, mixing until the filling becomes smooth and creamy.

  • Fold in the crushed peppermint candies.

  • Spread or pipe the peppermint cream onto the flat side of one cookie.

  • Top with another cookie and gently press together to form a sandwich cookie.

  • Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.

Notes

Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft before baking.Use Dutch-process cocoa powder for a deeper chocolate flavor.Add a drop of green food coloring to the filling for a festive look.For decoration, dip half of each sandwich cookie in melted chocolate.Roll the edges of the filled cookies in extra crushed peppermint candies for a bakery-style finish.

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