Stacked Peppermint Bark Oreos

They're also completely no-bake, which makes them a great recipe to have on hand when you're putting together a big holiday treat platter and don't want to turn on the oven.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• No baking required. These peppermint bark Oreos are made entirely with melted chocolate and store-bought cookies.
• Only a handful of ingredients. Oreos, Golden Oreos, chocolate, white chocolate, coconut oil, and candy canes are all you need.
• They look impressive. Stacking the two different chocolate-covered cookies gives them a fun layered peppermint bark look.
• Perfect for Christmas cookie trays. They're festive, colorful, and easy to make in a large batch.
• Make them ahead. The chocolate sets up quickly, and the finished cookies store well in an airtight container.

Tips and Tricks

• Don't overheat the chocolate. Chocolate can become thick or seize when overheated. Heat it briefly, then stir well before adding more time. It's better to heat it in small increments than to microwave it for too long at once.
• Let the excess chocolate drip off. After dipping each Oreo, tap the fork against the side of the bowl to let the excess chocolate fall away. Then slide the bottom of the fork along the edge of the bowl to remove even more. This keeps the chocolate from pooling around the cookies as they set.
• Add the candy canes while the chocolate is wet. The crushed peppermint needs to stick to the chocolate before it sets.
• Use the same type of Oreo for both layers if you prefer. I like using a classic Oreo on the bottom and a Golden Oreo on top, but you can use two classic Oreos or two Golden Oreos.
• Work on parchment paper. It makes it much easier to remove the finished cookies once the chocolate has hardened and makes cleanup much easier.

Ingredients

• Oreos: Use classic chocolate Oreos for the bottom layer. Regular Oreos work best because they're sturdy enough to dip and stack.
• Golden Oreos: These make the white chocolate layer and create the pretty contrast between the two cookies.
• Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips or Andes Peppermint Crunch baking chips: Either variety works well for the peppermint chocolate layer. I especially like the Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips because they're easy to find year-round.
• White chocolate chips: These are used to coat the Golden Oreos and create the white layer of the peppermint bark.
• Coconut oil: A little coconut oil helps the white chocolate melt smoothly for dipping.
• Mini candy canes: Crush these into small pieces to sprinkle over the finished Oreo stacks.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Peppermint Bark Oreos

Step 1: Melt the peppermint chocolate. Place the Andes baking chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 60 seconds, then stir well. The chips may not look completely melted when you first remove them from the microwave, but they should become smooth as you stir. If needed, heat them in short increments until completely melted.

Step 2: Dip the chocolate Oreos. Place a classic Oreo into the melted peppermint chocolate and use a fork to turn it until completely coated. Lift it out with the fork and tap the fork gently against the side of the bowl to let excess chocolate drip off. Slide the bottom of the fork along the edge of the bowl to remove any additional chocolate.

Step 3: Let the bottom layer set. Place the chocolate-covered Oreo on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining Oreos.

Step 4: Melt the white chocolate. Place the white chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for about 60 seconds, then stir well. If needed, continue heating in short 10-15 second increments, stirring between each one, until smooth.

Step 5: Dip the Golden Oreos. Dip each Golden Oreo into the melted white chocolate, turning it to coat completely. Lift it out with a fork and tap the fork against the bowl to remove excess chocolate.

Step 6: Stack the cookies. Carefully place each white chocolate-covered Golden Oreo on top of a chocolate-covered Oreo while the chocolate is still soft. The two cookies will stick together as the chocolate sets.

Step 7: Add the peppermint. Sprinkle the tops with crushed candy canes while the white chocolate is still wet.

Step 8: Let the chocolate set. Leave the Oreo stacks at room temperature until the chocolate has completely hardened. You can also place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for a few minutes to speed up the process.

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