Description
These Mint Oreo Pudding Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with minty chocolate goodness! Made with Oreo Cookies & Cream pudding mix and chunks of Mint Oreos, these cookies have an irresistibly rich flavor and perfect texture. A touch of green food coloring adds a fun, festive touch, making them perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, or anytime you’re craving a sweet mint-chocolate treat!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 (4.2 oz) package Oreo Cookies & Cream instant pudding mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon mint extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 drops blue food coloring (optional)
- 10–12 drops green food coloring (optional)
- 15 Mint Oreo cookies, coarsely crushed
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the pudding mix and mix until well combined.
- Beat in eggs, vanilla extract, and mint extract, mixing until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Color & Add Mix-Ins:
- If using, mix in blue and green food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Gently fold in crushed Mint Oreos.
Shape & Bake:
- Drop rounded teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
Cool & Serve:
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Enjoy with a glass of milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
Notes
- Extra Minty: Increase mint extract for a stronger mint flavor.
- Chocolate Boost: Add chocolate chips or drizzle melted chocolate over cooled cookies.
- Soft & Chewy Tip: Store in an airtight container to keep cookies soft.
