Mint M&M Oreo Cookies that taste JUST like Thin Mints!! The combination of the chocolate with the mint flavor make for one DELICIOUS cookie!!
Mint chocolate chip cookie, Chocolate andes mint cookies, and Double chocolate mint cookies are some of our favorite chocolate and mint goodies. These Mint M&M Oreo Cookies definitely make that list!
Chocolate and mint!!
I was so happy to find some Green M&Ms at Wal-Mart a few weeks back. I was wanting to make some “St. Patrick’s Day Cookies” and knew they would be perfect for my creation!
The M&Ms are Mint (and Dark Chocolate), and I couldn’t resist throwing in some crushes Oreos. With those ingredients and my standard “cookie” recipe, I made some Mint M&M and Oreo Cookies.
I was quite surprised at how much I loved them. I’m not a huge dark chocolate fan, but the combination of the ingredients made me feel like I was eating Thin Mints!! Yup – the beloved Girl Scout Cookies, but in a softer, not as expensive way. 🙂
Making Mint M&M Oreo Cookies
PREP. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
WET INGREDIENTS. Cream butter, oil and sugars. Add eggs, and beat until fluffy.
DRY INGREDIENTS. Add remaining ingredients, including crushes Oreos.
BAKE. Spoon onto greased cookie sheet and add M&Ms on top pressing them in slightly. Bake at 350 for 7-8 minutes.
Tips, Variations + Storing Info
Best way to crush Oreos: You can crush Oreos by placing them in an airtight bag and crushing them with a rolling pin or meat cleaver. Be sure that
Variations:
- Use Mint Oreos
- Add in white chocolate chips
- To keep cookies soft you don’t want to overmix the batter
- You also don’t want to overbake the cookies
- Chewier: replace part or all of the white sugar with brown sugar.
STORE cookies in an airtight container on the counter at room temperature. They should keep for up to a week. Placing a piece of white bread in the container will help keep them from drying out as quickly.
FREEZE
- Baked Cookie: To freeze these cookies, let them cool completely and then layer them between pieces of parchment paper in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months. Let them thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Dough: Scoop the dough balls onto a lined cookie sheet. Do not add M&Ms on top. Flash freeze by placing them in the freezer for a couple of hours until frozen. Transfer to a freezer safe storage container, label and freeze for up to 3 months. Allow dough to thaw before adding M&M’s on top and baking.
Let me know if you try these out too because they are so stinkin’ good! Plus, they’re an EASY dessert or treat for St. Patrick’s Day (gotta love green treats!!)
For variations of M&M cookies:
Mint M&M Oreo Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cream butter, oil and sugars.
- Add eggs, and beat until fluffy.
- Add remaining ingredients, including crushes oreos
- Spoon onto greased cookie sheet and add M&Ms on top pressing them in slightly.
- Bake at 350 for 7-8 minutes.
These are delicious!!! Oh my gosh! Totally winning! Thank you!
I can’t wait to try these! I buy as many mint M&Ms as I can at Christmastime- I had no idea they had them all year. These look a bit different than the Christmas ones, but the green is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. Thanks so much for the great recipe! And thanks for always hosting such a wonderful link party! Have a great day!
Love these cookies…they look delicious. I featured them in a round up of St.Patrick’s Day cookies and cupcakes on my blog. Cheers. http://www.kitchencounterchronicle.com/2014/02/st-patricks-day-cookies-and-cupcakes.html
Thank you so much for the feature!!
The instructions are a bit vague. How big of a bag of M&M’s? Do any M&M’s get mixed in with the dough, if so how much? Or are they only used to put on top of each cookie? Should the cookie dough balls be pressed down, or will they melt into shape like regular chocolate chip cookies? Just trying to plan ahead to minimize unexpected goofs. . .
It’s just a regular size bag of m&m’s and they are just used to put on top. It’s up to you, how many you want on top. You only press the m&m’s in slightly, so no other need to press the cookies down. They will flatten out as they cook. Hope that helps! Enjoy!
About how many cookies does this make? Thanks!
Possibly 3 dozen. It depends on how big you make them. Hope that helps! Enjoy!
I don’t have oreos and don’t want to make another trip to the store. Do you think these will still taste yummy without the oreos?
Yes, they will still taste good 🙂
How many cookies does this recipe make?
You could get close to 3 dozen. It just depends on how big/small you make them 🙂 These are so good, I hope you like them!
You are a genius! Thank you for the delicious recipe!
I was looking for a new cookie recipe. Usually I go for the recipes with lots more reviews. I am so glad I took a chance on this one. Would give it six stars if I could. They are too delicious!
Super yummy! Great to make Christmas-y with red and green m&ms too