Mint Chocolate Covered Oreos are the PERFECT combo of sweet and crunchy, made with mint Oreos dipped in melted chocolate and covered in green jimmies!
St. Patrick’s Day is coming up soon and we’re already having fun with rainbows and mint flavored desserts including Rainbow Poke Cake, Rainbow Cupcakes and McDonald’s Shamrock Shakes!
mint chocolate covered oreos
Mint Chocolate Covered Oreos are an easy twist on my classic Chocolate Covered Oreos made from mint flavored Oreos, melted chocolate, peppermint extract, and decorative green sprinkles. These only take 4 ingredients, and they’re perfect for St. Patrick’s day! You can also use these ratios for an easy mint version of the super popular Oreo Balls (Oreo Truffles).
They’re also incredibly EASY to make, and the perfect rainy day activity for the kids. They love dipping the cookies in the chocolate, and also decorating them at the end. Plus they get to hand them out to their friends afterwards!
can mint chocolate covered oreos be made ahead of time?
This candy will last about 3 weeks, then stored properly on the counter in an airtight container. I don’t recommend freezing chocolate Oreos, because condensation can form on the chocolate when they are defrosting, which does not make for a good presentation.
how to decorate mint chocolate covered oreos
You can alternate between drizzling dark and light chocolate with a piping bag. You can also add things like coconut flakes, crushed cookies, or chopped nuts. Make sure you add any topping before the chocolate has completely set, so it will stick to the cookie.
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MORE CHOCOLATE RECIPES
- Easy Chocolate Fudge
- Chocolate Covered Almonds
- Chocolate Covered Caramels
- Chocolate Lava Cake
- Easy Chocolate Cake
- Chocolate Truffles
TIPS FOR MAKING MINT CHOCOLATE COVERED OREOS
- I don’t recommend switching between chocolate chips and chocolate disks for this recipe, because the disks will have a much smoother texture. You can use almond bark if you have it which is richer in flavor.
- Use parchment paper to dry the cookies on and prevent them from sticking, and also to layer between the oreos when stored.
- Decorate the Oreos with a drizzle of white chocolate, caramel sauce, or even sprinkle with nuts like almonds, pecans, or pistachios.
- If you’re not comfortable using the microwave, you can use a double boiler to melt the candy on the stovetop.
- Use any leftover cookies to make Peppermint Oreo Balls!
- This recipe uses peppermint extract, but you can try any flavor that you’d like.
- Add a drop of coconut oil to thin out the chocolate, so it’s easier to work with.
- Add a lollipop stick to the middle of the cookie to make chocolate covered Oreo lollipops! Do this before the chocolate completely hardens so it stays in place.
- Wrap these peppermint cookies in plastic, then decorate with green ribbons, to give away as gifts for the holidays like St. Patrick’s Day!
Ingredients
- 24 mint flavored Oreos
- 16 ounces semisweet chocolate disks
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
- green sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave, stirring between 30 second increments. Stir in peppermint extract.
- Use a fork to dip the Oreos in the chocolate, scraping the excess chocolate off of the fork. Place the Oreos on parchment paper to harden.
- Use the rest of the chocolate in a piping bag, squeezing over the Oreos, then topping with sprinkles. Let the Oreos rest until fully hardened.
Could I use the dark 72% Belgium chocolate bar from Trader Joe’s in place of chocolate chips or discs?
Oooh, I haven’t tried that myself but it sounds like a delicious swap! Let me know how it turns out!
These are irresistible! I love chocolate and mint combo!
Enjoy!
These are so perfect!
Looks divine! These are mouth watering, need to make a batch of these!
I hope you enjoy them, Melanie!
These look sort of addictive…they would have to be kept in a safe place just for me!!
No judgment here, haha! Enjoy!
Yum! These are so fun. Perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day!
I hope you enjoy them!
Oh GOD these cookies. To. Die. For. And I love the photography!
That’s so sweet of you to say, Chrissie!
Beautiful! So fun and festive, too. Would be great for gifts.
where is the white chocolate used?
You should use semi sweet chocolate for this recipe, not white chocolate. Thanks for letting me now it was wrong.
You have pictures of the cookies with milk chocolate, yet the recipe calls for white.
Thank you so much for catching that! I just edited the recipe card to read correctly now.
Oh these look so yummy! I love oreos and mint. Haven’t had them together but I bet there delish. Perfect treat for St. Patrick’s day!
So perfect! Enjoy!