Description
Delightful cookies that merge the rich flavor of Oreos with a refreshing hint of mint, perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons mint extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (about 10–12 Oreos)
- Green food coloring (optional, for shamrock shake color)
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, mint extract, and green food coloring if desired.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies and mini chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 2-3 months. To reheat, thaw at room temperature or warm in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Oreo, Shamrock Shake, Cookies, St. Patrick's Day, Dessert