Richly chocolate cookies studded with mint Oreo pieces — these Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies are deliciously irresistible.
I remember too well my first experience with mint/chocolate anything.
For me, it was mint chocolate chip ice cream. From the moment it was generously (too generously — I really should’ve been suspicious right from the start) scooped into my bowl, a frozen green mass speckled with black flecks — I was skeptical.
I skimmed my spoon delicately over the surface and gently touched it to my tongue.
I asked for ice cream — this is frozen toothpaste!
Of course I didn’t say that out loud. Instead, I politely tried to eat the smallest amount possible of that mockery of a dessert, while willing it to melt into a puddle that I could discretely tip into the sink.
Mint chocolate is still not my first choice for ice cream (I’m a cookie dough kinda girl, as you might have gathered) but my relationship with the flavor combo has come a long way.
Mint & chocolate together can be a delightfully refreshing flavor pairing, and it should never, ever taste like chocolate speckled toothpaste.
By using mint Oreos here we can achieve a great ratio of mint to chocolate — the cookie dough that we’re using is intensely chocolaty, and coupled with mini chocolate chips (optional, sort of) and Oreo cookies it’s almost an overload of chocolate (no such thing).
I tried this recipe using peppermint extract but did not like the aftertaste that it left, so all of the mint flavor comes from the mint filling in the cookies.
While the green coloring was one of the things that first put me off from the aforementioned ice cream, I actually love the gem-like bursts of color in these chocolate mint Oreo cookies.
Because we are working with melted chocolate in this chocolate mint Oreo cookie dough, but still want somewhat thick, chewy, soft, cookies, you’ll have to chill the dough for about 2 hours.
Oof, rough, I know because I hate chilling cookie dough as much as you do, but don’t skip this!
If you plan on chilling your cookie dough much longer than that (say you need to leave it overnight), it would be best to roughly scoop the dough before chilling, otherwise it’ll become too firm to easily scoop. If you skip this, you will most likely have to let the dough soften on the countertop before you’re able to scoop it.
With their soft interiors, these cookies have a slightly crisped shell with near-molten interiors, packed with plenty of crunchy Oreo pieces for a nice texture.
Enjoy!
Chocolate Mint Oreo Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter cut into 8 pieces
- 6 ounces (170 g) semisweet chocolate chopped
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar tightly packed
- 2 eggs + 2 egg yolks
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups (155 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 15 mint oreos -- broken into pieces (I place mine in a large Ziploc bag and bang with a rolling pin until they are broken into pieces no larger than a nickel)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Combine butter and chopped semisweet chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir well, return to microwave and heat again for 15 seconds. Repeat microwaving and stirring until chocolate is completely melted.½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, 6 ounces (170 g) semisweet chocolate
- Allow chocolate mixture to cool for at least 10 minutes before continuing.
- Once chocolate is no longer very hot, stir in brown sugar.1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar
- Add eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, stirring very well after each addition.2 eggs + 2 egg yolks
- Stir in vanilla extract. Set aside.¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.1 ¼ cups (155 g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- Gradually stir flour mixture into chocolate mixture until completely combined.
- Stir in Oreo pieces and mini chocolate chips (if using). Cover loosely with clear wrap and chill in refrigerator 2 hours.15 mint oreos -- broken into pieces, ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- Preheat oven to 350F and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- Once dough has finished chilling, scoop into 1 ½ Tablespoon-sized balls and drop on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake on 350F for 12 minutes (centers will still be slightly soft). Allow cookies to cool on baking pan for 5 minutes before transferring to cookie sheet to cool completely.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Amy
Oh MAN! I cannot believe these cookies don’t have any traction on ratings and Pinterest. I made these for the first time tonight, and I think these will fast become one of my regular cookie recipes. My husband and I could NOT stop eating them! They are a little brownie-like, but not in a bad way, and not overly sweet despite the tons of chocolate. A perfect balance and blend. Well worth the wait to chill the dough as instructed! The directions were well written. I stuck to them almost perfectly and they turned out great! (I just subbed dark brown sugar for light cause it was all I had). I’m bringing a tub to work tomorrow to share or I will eat them ALL tomorrow night.
Emily @ Sugar Spun Run
We are so happy you love them, Amy! Thanks for leaving such a nice review–we really appreciate it! 🩷
R Smith
We used regular Oreos though and mint chips. Saw a comment about adding more flour and after mixing decided to add 1/4 cup. Baked a few and they did come out a bit fudge-like brownie-ish (but really good nonetheless). Added another 1/4 cup and that changed the texture a little. Yummy either way just depends on how you prefer it!
Sugar Spun Run
Thanks for the feedback! I am glad that you enjoyed the cookies! 🙂
Haylei
We tested one scoop of the cookie dough and baked it to see if we would get a “brownie” and we did 😂 but then we added a 3/4 cup more of flour to thicken the batter, and it worked greatly!
Sugar Spun Run
That is wonderful, Haylei! I am so glad that it worked out and you enjoyed it. Thanks for commenting. 🙂
Aditya Shrivastava
Just made this. I got brownies instead of cookies 😂
Sugar Spun Run
Hmmm.. I wonder how?!!! Regardless, I am glad that you enjoyed the cookies or “brownies”, Aditya! 🙂
Aditya Shrivastava
I used honey instead of brown sugar, cooled the dough in the freezer only for a few minutes (sorry!) and used antacid instead of baking soda 😀
It tastes awesome. Even my wife likes it and she’s not a fan of mint 😀
Sugar Spun Run
I am so glad they were enjoyed! 🙂
Amy C.
These cookies were a hit at my son’s youth group! Already making them again for another event!