Candy Cane Oreo Cookie Bars
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
32 bars
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Candy Cane Oreo Cookie Bars
Description
This recipe starts with a fudgy cookie dough base combining butter, sugars, cocoa powder, and baking soda. Crushed Oreos and colorful M&M's or chocolate chips are folded into the batter, adding varied chocolate textures and sweetness. The dough is pressed into a large, parchment-lined baking sheet and baked until set with a soft center and firmer edges.
While baking, a topping is prepared by gently heating sweetened condensed milk and butter, then melting in white chocolate wafers to form a smooth, creamy glaze. This white chocolate mixture is poured over the slightly cooled cookie bars and immediately sprinkled with crushed peppermint candy canes for a minty contrast in texture and flavor. The bars are allowed to set before slicing.
The combination of chocolate, creamy white chocolate glaze, and peppermint candy cane makes these bars festive and rich, with a balance of chewy and crunchy components. Variations can include different Oreos or chocolate mix-ins based on availability.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base:
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 egg large
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder unsweetened
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 15 Oreo cookies crushed
- 1 ½ cup M&M's or chocolate chips, red and green
For the Topping:
- 1 can 14 ounce sweetened condensed milk
- 2 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- 12 ounce white chocolate wafers Ghirardelli brand
- 12 peppermint candy canes crushed
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugars until creamy, using a mixer. Add in salt, eggs and vanilla. Slowly add flour, baking soda and cocoa, until combined completely. Fold in crushed Oreos and M&M's (batter will be thick).
- Press into a parchment paper lined 15x10x1 baking sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15- 20 minutes, until soft in center and cooked on outside (adjust according to own oven). Remove from oven (will set while cooling).
- While baking, heat condensed milk and butter in a small saucepan on medium heat. Stirring constantly with a whisk, add white chocolate to warm milk mixture. Remove from heat and stir until smooth (about 2 minutes).
- Pour over cooked cookie bars and sprinkle immediately with crushed candy canes. Allow to set (about 30 minutes). Cut and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any Oreo variety, such as original, mint, or holiday-themed cookies.
- Red and green M&M's can be swapped for holiday chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Use unsweetened cocoa powder to maintain the recipe's chocolate balance.
- Dark chocolate cocoa powder enhances the rich flavor in the base cookie dough.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 100mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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