Introducing soft and chewy Peppermint Cookies, where chocolate and peppermint collide to create a cookie sensation that will send your taste buds into a euphoric state of festive bliss! With just 4 ingredients, this is the easy Christmas cookie you’ll want on repeat all season long!
Peppermint Cookies
Ready to give your cookie cravings a fun holiday kick in the pants?
Today we’re going to fashion that mound of chocolate cookie dough into an Andes Mint peppermint cookie paradise!
Jacqui writes: "I won the Christmas cookie contest at my office with these. They even beat the chocolate meringues made by one of the best bakers. Ridiculously easy to make & everyone loved."
Jam-packing your cookies with crunchy bits of festive peppermint… now that’s the way to add the ‘Christmas’ to your cookies!
No kidding, these dreamy 4 ingredient peppermint cookies taste just like a Christmas party with every bite!
Without a doubt, these cookies will be the star of your Christmas party. They also just happen to be a first-rate solution for conquering just about every cookie craving imaginable!
Seriously, you won’t believe how fast they’ll disappear right off the cookie sheet!
And you’ll love how easy they are to make. Thanks to the cake mix, you’ll be able to effortlessly create cookies that are perfectly soft and fudgy.
But we don’t stop there!
Next, we’ll load your cookies chock-full of sweet Andes peppermint bits… to ensure that each and every bite is bursting with glorious Peppermint Andes! Just like you’ll do with these wildly popular Andes Mint Chocolate Cookies.
Believe me, stuffings loads of Peppermint Andes into soft chocolate cookies… this is a temptation you need to experience for yourself!
So get ready to revolutionize your chocolate cookies, because they’re about to receive a makeover that will transform them into a wintery wonderland of peppermint bliss!
Then, enjoy even more glorious peppermint satisfaction when you make these crowd-pleasing Candy Cane Kiss Cookies, this decadent Candy Cane Fudge Recipe, and this lovely Peppermint Bark Recipe, too!
Trust me, you need these fan-favorite Peppermint Crunch Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies in your life! They’re one of the most viral Christmas holiday dessert recipes on The Frugal Girls!
So get ready to fill your cookie jar with the best chocolate peppermint cookies… and then don’t forget to save some for Santa! Then, keep on giving when you make up some extra cookie mix to give as the cutest little gifts in a jar!
Just round up these ingredients to get your peppermint cookies baking…
Peppermint Cookies Ingredients
It takes just 4 simple ingredients to make the BEST peppermint cookies Christmas sensation!
First, check your pantry and fridge, then add the following to your next grocery list so you can score some Walmart grocery deals…
- Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
- Andes Peppermint Crunch Thins – 48 mints, each chopped into about 20 tiny pieces. (Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips can be substituted)
- Butter – when it comes to cake mix cookies, I actually prefer using salted butter for the best flavor. If you’re watching your salt, you can use unsalted butter, as there is a little bit of salt in the cake mix, but I’ve found using salted butter gives superior taste.
- Eggs
Trust me, the EASIEST way to enjoy fresh baked cookies is to use easy cookie recipes with few ingredients and minimal prep!
What are Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips?
Well, they’re basically little tiny pieces of Andes Peppermint Crunch Thins… melt in your mouth mints infused with bits of peppermint candies.
The thing is, they can be a little tricky to find and aren’t sold at every store.
So, the good news is… you can just substitute chopped up Andes Peppermint Crunch Thins instead!
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It’s actually SO easy to make these peppermint chip cookies!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. Mix your Cake Mix, Butter, and Eggs.
2. Then stir in Andes Peppermint Crunch pieces, cover dough, and transfer to refrigerator to chill.
3. Just keep a close eye on the cookie dough if you have an elf in your home. Those shifty little eyes can’t be trusted!
4. Roll cookie dough into balls and place on parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
5. Bake in oven per the instructions on the recipe card below.
6. Then cool on wire racks.
Finally… the best part has come. Grab one of those delectable peppermint cookies and DEVOUR it!
Cake mix cookies recipes like this truly are the ultimate lazy baking hack. They’re also the easiest way to create totally scrumptious peppermint cookies!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
Storage Tips
After these tasty peppermint cookies have baked and cooled, you can store them at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Can you Freeze Peppermint Cookies?
Yes, you sure can freeze peppermint cookies!
If you’re prepping ahead for the holidays, you can mix up your cookie dough balls and freeze them for later using this simple trick for How to Freeze Cookies!
How to Make Peppermint Cookies Mix in a Jar
In addition to making these Christmas cookies for gifting and for your Christmas cookie exchange, you can also make up some extra batches of dry cookie mix to give as a merry gift in a jar to your friends, family, and neighbors!
This adorable Christmas themed peppermint cookies mix in a jar is the perfect homemade gift that everyone will love receiving!
Here’s how you can make some up as gifts…
1. Carefully empty entire contents of cake mix package into a Quart Sized Wide Mouth Mason Jar.
2. Gently pack down.
3. Pour in Peppermint Crunch Pieces
4. Using your jar’s lid topper, trace a circle of festive scrapbook paper, then cut out.
5. Put the silver jar topper on top, place your circle cut from scrapbook paper on top, then screw on the jar’s lid.
6. Optional: Add ribbons around the jar (I tried to make mine look like Santa’s belt by looping through a cut out square shape of red foam)
Consider making this a gift to give to friends, family, foodies, coworkers, or neighbors!
You don’t have to wait to make this either. This peppermint cookies mix can be made up to 4 weeks ahead of time, and stored in a pantry or cool, dark cupboard.
Peppermint Cookie Mix Baking Instructions
Attach a label (or add the instructions to the top of the jar’s lid) with the following peppermint cookies baking instructions:
1. Whisk together 2 Eggs + 1/3 cup Melted Butter in large bowl.
2. Pour in entire contents of jar, and stir well with spoon.
3. Chill dough in refrigerator for 2 hours.
4. Form cookie dough balls & bake on parchment lined cookie sheets.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 – 13 minutes, or until done.
Peppermint Cookies Reviews
Here’s What Your Frugal Friends Are Saying About This Easy Peppermint Cookies Recipe…
Ryan writes: “Such a yummy cookie for Santa to munch on.”
Jacqui writes: “I won the Christmas cookie contest at my office with these. They even beat the chocolate meringues made by one of the best bakers. Ridiculously easy to make & everyone loved.”
Erin writes: “So amazing! Best cookies I’ve ever made.”
Elizabeth writes: “I made these for a Christmas cookie swap and everyone loved them! One person couldn’t believe they were homemade – they looked and tasted so perfect haha”
Melanie writes: “Everyone loved them!!”
Holly writes: “These are awesome. I make quite a few batches of them each Christmas for my family & for a quick gift.”
Sarah writes: “So easy and good! My husband gobbled them up!”
Lynette writes: “I work at an independent senior living community and I made these two years ago for our hospitality table. The residents LOVED them. And they are so easy to make!”
BK writes: “These are getting rave reviews in my house. Love a simple Christmas cookie”
Sheila writes: “Made these for my office Christmas party and they were delicious!”
Melanie writes: “These turned out great!! They taste like giant Thin Mints!!”
Gabrielle writes: “My fav Christmas cookies!”
Elizabeth writes: “Tried these this weekend and boy are they amazing!! We added chocolate chips as well and it was a hit with the entire family. Thanks for the recipe!”
Dawn writes: “These were awesome. My family loved them. Perfect for the holidays!”
Zenia writes: “I have been inhaling these. Send help! They’re too tasty and easy to make. I didn’t have the peppermint chips, but discovered you can substitute 47 mini candy canes crushed in a food processor”
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Peppermint Cookies
Ingredients
- 13.25 ounces Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix, (if using a 15.25 oz. box, increase butter to 1/2 cup)
- 1/3 cup Melted Butter, (Vegetable Oil or Canola Oil can be substituted)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Chopped Andes Peppermint Crunch Thins (48 mints, each chopped into 20 tiny pieces), (A 10 ounce bag of Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips can be substituted)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- If using Andes Peppermint Crunch Thins, carefully cut each mint into about 20 tiny pieces. If using Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips, set aside.
- Combine Cake Mix, Melted Butter (or oil), and Eggs in large mixing bowl, and mix with hand mixer or stand mixer until well combined.
- Gently stir in Peppermint Crunch pieces with wooden spoon or rubber spatula. (or for the prettiest cookies, just stir in 1/2 of peppermint pieces and set other 1/2 aside for later)
- Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours.
- After dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll cookie dough into 1 1/2 tablespoon sized rounded balls, and place 2 -3 inches apart on cookie sheet.
- If you only stirred in 1/2 of your Peppermint Crunch pieces earlier, now you can use the remaining 1/2 to gently press a few pieces onto the top of each cookie dough ball. This secret trick will make your finished cookies so pretty!
- Bake on center oven rack for 7 – 13 minutes, or until done. (Note: Bake on the shorter end of the time range for non-stick cookie sheets & longer end of the time range for aluminum cookie sheets.)
- Remove from oven and allow to cool on cookie sheets for 5 minutes.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks to finish cooling, and ENJOY!
- Then, you can even make up a dry batch of cookie mix to give as a sweet gift to friends and family!
Notes
- Butter: When it comes to Cake Mix Cookies, salted or unsalted butter can be used, as the cake mix will have a little salt in it. However, I’ve found that salted butter will result in superior flavor.
- Storing: Cookies can be stored at room temperature, covered in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: If you’re prepping ahead for the holidays, you can mix up your cookie dough balls and freeze them for later with this simple trick for How to Freeze Cookies!
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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Can u freeze the dough then use it the next day?
Hi Michele,
If you’d like to use the dough the next day, I would just leave it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to make your cookies. If you’d like to prep the dough several days or weeks ahead of time then yes, you can definitely freeze it. Here are some step-by-step instructions for how to freeze cake mix cookie dough…
https://thefrugalgirls.com/2016/04/how-to-freeze-cake-mix-cookies.html
Thanks for this awesome recipe. Easy and delicious.
I didn’t have the Andes crunch, so I had to improvise, used peppermint candy canes, white chocolate chips(Wilton) and Hershey’s peppermint kisses. I used my food processor to crush them. I added some peppermint extract to the dough. They came out delicious and kind of fudgy.
Ooh… those sound like delicious revisions, Kattia… thanks so much for sharing!
Do you think it would taste just as good and work if I used a 12 ounce bag of white chocolate chips and then chopped up my own peppermint canes? Not sure how that would bake but I’m having a really hard time finding anything peppermint baking chip related
Hi Megan – that sounds like a great idea! I would cut back the white chocolate chips to about 8 oz. or so since you’ll also be adding some crushed peppermint candies. You could also mix 1 tsp. of Peppermint Extract into the dough to give it a little more peppermint flavor. Hope that helps! 🙂
Looks so festive!
Thanks, Michelle! They really are the perfect dessert to enjoy during the holidays! 🙂
Would any chocolate cake mix work? Like devils food?
Hi Miranda… yes, you could definitely substitute Devil’s Food Cake Mix if you prefer. 🙂
If I can’t find the crunch could I use just the regular Andes mint chips?
Hi Lexi ~ absolutely… those taste AMAZING in this cookie, too! 🙂
I wasn’t able to find the Andes chips so I substituted 8 Ghirardelli peppermint bark squares and 10 mini candy canes in place for the bag of Andes. They turned out AMAZING! They’re not overpowering at all.
That’s a great idea, Denise… thanks so much for sharing your tasty tip! 🙂
Man these cookies are getting me super excited for the holidays! They sound so good and I love your simplified version of them!
Thanks so much, Christie! They really are ridiculously easy to make thanks to the cake mix shortcut! 🙂
How many peppermint candies do you think it will take instead of the Andes?
Hi Amber ~ if you’ll be chopping up your own Andes Peppermint Candies {instead of using the Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips}, you’ll want to use around 10 oz. The mint candies are typically sold in 8 oz. bags, so you’ll want to use about 1 1/4 bags. Hope that helps! 🙂
I love this as a gift idea in the Santa jar! Super cute.
Aww… thanks so much, Rebecca! It really is so easy to make as a mason jar gift! 🙂
Can you use vegetable oil instead of canola?
Hi Allee… yes, vegetable oil can be used as well.