Peppermint Bark Oreos
Easy four ingredient peppermint bark oreos made with white chocolate and peppermint extract.
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups (340 g) white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening (or coconut oil, or vegetable oil) - optional
- ½ teaspoon - 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 16 Oreos
- ½ cup peppermint candies crushed
Instructions
- Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper. Set the sheet aside.
- Add the white chocolate chips to a bowl. Add the shortening or oil if using. Melt your white chocolate in the microwave on 30 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted. Stir after each interval. Once the chocolate is completely melted, quickly whisk in the mint extract. 2 cups (340 g) white chocolate chipss 1 teaspoon vegetable shortening ½ teaspoon - 1 teaspoon mint extract
- Dip each Oreo in the melted chocolate and place the Oreos on the prepared pan. Sprinkle each Oreo with some crushed peppermint discs. 16 Oreos ½ cup peppermint candies
- Chill your peppermint bark Oreos in the fridge for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has set. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use a food processor to crush your peppermint discs or you can place them in a ziploc bag and hit them with a rolling pin.
- You can use candy canes or peppermint discs for this recipe.
- You can use 1/2 teaspoon to 1 teaspoon of peppermint extract based on preference. Peppermint extract is strong so start with 1/2 teaspoon and give it a taste and then add more if needed.
- You can use regular or double stuff Oreos for this recipe.
- Once your chocolate has set, you can store the Oreos in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Keep them in a ziploc bag or airtight container to keep them fresh.
- You can store these peppermint bark Oreos in the freezer for up to 2 months. Enjoy these treats frozen or throw them in the fridge an hour or two before you want to enjoy them.