Delicious Candy Cane Peppermint Oreos

Candy Cane Peppermint Oreos

The Holiday Cookie That Looks Fancy, Tastes Like Christmas, and Makes People Ask, “Wait… YOU made these?!”

 

 

My husband has obsessed with finding Candy Cane Peppermint Oreos for the last month. Every store we go to, we have to check to see if they have them.

We have been looking everywhere and no one has them. We look online and everyone is out of stock, but you can buy them from $20 on amazon.com.

Since these are a seasonal item and they are only sold during Christmas time, time is of the essence. Yet we have failed over and over again.

So last week we made our own, you should try this recipe it was really good everyone loved them. The homemade Oreo I have to give credit to one of my best buds Blaire, she is the one who taught me to make them.

Candy Cane Peppermint Oreos

Oreo Cookie

2 boxes of Devils Food cake
4 eggs
2 Sticks of softened butter – not melted (sometimes I do half butter and half butter-flavored Crisco to make puffier cookies)
1 teaspoon of baking powder

Candy Cane Peppermint Oreos

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

I put all ingredients in the stand mixer with the batter attachment mix it until it seems mixed well. Do not over mix the batter. Then take about a tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball, separate them about 3 inches apart on the non greased cookie sheet. Put in the oven for 8-10 minutes.


Peppermint Icing
1 stick of butter
1 8 oz. pack of cream cheese
1 tsp of vanilla extract
3-4 cups of powder sugar
36 peppermint candy canes

Put butter, cream cheese, and vanilla in the stand mixer until it is mixed well. We used our ninja food processor to crush the candy canes until they were powder and diced pieces. Then slowly add powdered sugar and candy canes one cup at a time until to desired flavor or texture.

We started out with only 20 candy canes but Matt said it wasn’t pepperminty enough for him so he just kept grinding up more candy canes. Until he said “I guess it’s minty enough, next time use extract,” so if you like it super minty then use some peppermint extract.

🔢 Calorie Count (Approximate)

Per sandwich cookie:

• Calories: ~280–320

Holiday calories don’t count. Everyone knows that.

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🧬 Nutritional Facts (Estimated)

• Fat: 16g

• Carbohydrates: 38g

• Sugar: 28g

• Protein: 3g

• Calcium: 6% DV

Balance is a mindset.

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👩‍🍳 Baking Tips for Perfect Holiday Oreos

• Don’t overbake—soft is the goal

• Use room-temperature frosting ingredients

• Chill frosting if it’s too soft

• Match cookie sizes when sandwiching

• Store assembled cookies chilled

👉 Reader prompt: Do you frost generously… or politely?

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🔄 Recipe Variations (Same Base, New Holiday Vibes)

• Chocolate Mint Oreo: Add peppermint extract

• White Chocolate Peppermint: Dip cookies in white chocolate

• Extra Crunch: Roll edges in crushed candy canes

• Dark Chocolate Drizzle: Because why not

• Mini Oreos: Smaller scoops for gift boxes

Festive flexibility at its finest.

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🧒 Kid Tips (Little Elves Welcome)

• Let kids roll dough balls

• Crushing candy canes = instant fun

• Use piping bags for decorating

• Call them “Santa Cookies”

Holiday memories unlocked.

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🛒 Grocery Hacks (Holiday Baking Smarts)

• Stock up on cake mix early

• Buy candy canes after Christmas

• Freeze cookies unfrosted

• Use store-brand powdered sugar

More cookies, less stress.

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🎯 READERS CHALLENGE

This week’s Lou Lou Girls holiday challenge:
👉 Gift these cookies to someone who “doesn’t like peppermint.”

Bonus points if:

• They eat two

• They ask for the recipe

• They change their mind forever

Challenge accepted.

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♻️ Leftover Remix (If Miracles Happen)

• Crumble into ice cream

• Chop into brownie mix

• Use as cake toppers

• Freeze for future cravings

Leftovers, elevated.

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💬 Final Thoughts

These Candy Cane Peppermint Oreos are festive without being fussy, indulgent without being complicated, and joyful in a way that feels exactly right for the holidays. They’re the kind of treat that makes baking feel fun again.

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There’s something special about holiday recipes that come back year after year—the ones that feel familiar, comforting, and a little bit magical every single time. These Candy Cane Peppermint Oreos fall squarely into that category. They’re bold enough to stand out on a crowded dessert table and cozy enough to feel right at home in your kitchen.

This is the kind of recipe that becomes tradition without trying. The one people ask about before December even starts. The one you make “just for fun” and end up doubling because they disappear faster than expected. And honestly, that’s the best kind of recipe to have in your back pocket.

They remind us that holiday baking doesn’t have to be complicated to be special. Sometimes it’s about leaning into flavors we love, keeping things simple, and letting joy lead the way. A good cookie can do that—it can slow you down, bring people together, and turn an ordinary day into something worth remembering.

So whether you’re baking for a party, a gift exchange, or just because your kitchen needs to smell like Christmas, these Candy Cane Peppermint Oreos are ready for the job. Make them once, and don’t be surprised when they become part of your holiday rhythm.

From our Lou Lou Girls kitchen to yours—may your cookies be soft, your frosting be fluffy, and your candy canes always crushed just right. 🎄🍪✨