Here’s a recipe for Refreshing Mint Chocolate Oreo Bars—a cool, creamy, and decadent treat that’s perfect for warm days or when you’re craving something chocolatey with a minty twist:
🍃 Refreshing Mint Chocolate Oreo Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 24 Oreo cookies (regular or mint)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the mint layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp peppermint extract (more to taste)
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or 1 tub Cool Whip)
For the chocolate topping:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp butter or heavy cream
Optional toppings:
- Crushed Oreos
- Mini chocolate chips
- Andes mint bits
Instructions
- Make the crust:
- Finely crush the Oreos in a food processor (or in a ziplock bag with a rolling pin).
- Mix with melted butter until combined.
- Press into an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 20 minutes.
- Prepare the mint layer:
- Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add peppermint extract and a few drops of green food coloring if using.
- In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold into the cream cheese mixture (or fold in Cool Whip).
- Spread evenly over the chilled crust.
- Make the chocolate topping:
- Melt chocolate chips with butter or cream in a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth.
- Let cool slightly, then pour over the mint layer and smooth out.
- Chill & serve:
- Refrigerate the bars for at least 2–3 hours, or until firm.
- Top with crushed Oreos or mint chips before serving if desired.
- Slice into bars and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use mint Oreos for extra minty flavor.
- Substitute white chocolate chips for the topping for a different twist.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.