Oreo Peppermint Bark is a delicious twist on a classic peppermint bark recipe. The layer of Oreo cookies with the creamy filling is amazing!
This Oreo Peppermint Bark is a delicious way to enjoy the holiday season during holiday gatherings. Incorporating the chocolate and the cookies makes a delicious Christmas celebration.
A holiday tradition in our household is to make a Christmas bark for the family and all the neighbors to enjoy. We find this recipe is an easy way to make into beautiful gift baskets as the bark is not likely to get ruined by the bag or accidents.
chocolate bark with Oreo cookies
This year, we decided to bring a perennial favorite into the mix using Oreos! By combining these two delicious treats, this recipe will certainly be a hit among your friends and family.
I absolutely love the versatility of Oreos, as many have made it an art form to incorporate them into new recipes. One of our family favorites from holidays of years past were my No-Bake Peppermint Oreo Bars.
Peppermint Bark Recipe
This one treat incorporates the crunch and creaminess of the cookie with the richness of the chocolate. Topped with peppermint bits, this bark is the essence of the holiday season.
An advantage of this bark is that it is easy to make in bulk for passing out to neighbors and friends in gift baskets. This is due to the fact that it does not need to be refrigerated and the decorations are not as easily ruined when transporting them.
In our house, it is a good thing that we can make a bunch of this bark at one time because it does not last long with the kids or my husband home. With how popular these are among friends and family I am sure that this recipe will become a holiday tradition at your home too!
easy peppermint bark
Here are some commonly asked questions
How long does it take to make this recipe?
It is anticipated that this recipe would take about 15 minutes. The time may vary by how organized you are and how efficiently the chocolate melts in the microwave.
The time it takes to set will depend on the climate in and around your home. Warm and humid climates may take longer for the chocolate to solidify.
Why didn’t my chocolate wafers melt correctly?
When your chocolate wafers become chunky rather than creamy, it is said that the chocolate seized. This is typically due to overheating or contact with water or steam.
In the first case, the chocolate is just burning from excess heat, but in the second case, there is a negative reaction between the chocolate (which is waxy and has many oils that are hydrophobic, or “water-fearing”) and the water, causing the components of the chocolate to separate.
Be sure to refer to the package directions when melting chocolate to prevent this from happening.
Does it matter if I don’t use Oreo Thins?
No. You may use any of the conventional Oreo sizes. Our family prefers the Double Stuffed Oreos but knows that the bigger the cookie the more it affects the integrity of the bark.
Oreo Bark
How do you make Oreo Peppermint Bark?
- Line an 11 x 15 sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Starting with the white chocolate, place the chocolate melts and dark chocolate melting wafers in two separate microwave-safe bowls.
- Heat 1 bag of the white chocolate wafers in 30-second increments at 50% power, stirring in between each increment until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted white chocolate out onto the prepared pan and smooth out into an even layer.
- Add the Oreo cookies on top of the white chocolate before the chocolate starts to set. Press the cookies down into the chocolate gently.
- Repeat the melting process with the dark chocolate wafers. Spread the melted chocolate over the top of the white chocolate and Oreo layer.
- Repeat with the final bag of white chocolate wafers, spreading the melted chocolate on top of all of the other layers.
- Sprinkle with peppermint bits.
- Let the bark sit at room temperature until completely set and firm.
- Cut the bark into large pieces and serve or store in a sealed container.
Peppermint Bark Oreos
To make Oreo Peppermint Bark, you will need:
- Oreo Thins
- white chocolate melting wafers
- chocolate melting wafers
- peppermint bits
Peppermint Oreo Bark
Could I add other toppings to this recipe?
Yes. It is recommended that choosing types of toppings should be limited to dry ingredients, but you may choose to add your favorite topping.
How do I store Oreo Peppermint Bark?
These treats do not need to be refrigerated but should be placed in a sealed container for storage. Store for up to 7- 10 days.
Recipe Peppermint Bark
Can these cookies be frozen?
Unfortunately, the candy cane pieces tend to get moist and sticky when in a cold environment, so I don’t recommend chilling these cookies – either in the refrigerator or freezer.
Can I use chocolate chips instead of candy melts?
So, because we are melting the chocolate, I have found that chocolate chips don’t always temper well for recipes like this. Sometimes you need to add coconut oil to get it to melt creamy enough for it to coat the cookies well.
Sometimes – usually with white or colored chocolate- it likes to seize and then you are stuck with an unusable mess. I highly recommend using candy melts for this recipe.
More No-Bake Chocolate Bark Recipes
Don’t miss these other easy holiday treats
- Candied Pecans
- Easy No-Cook Fudge
- Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
- Peppermint Bark Cookies
- Cornflake Wreaths
More Great Homemade Candy Recipes
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- Buckeyes
- Meringue Cookies
- Easy No-Cook Fudge
- Divinity Candy
- No-Bake Chocolate Haystacks
- Homemade Gumdrops
- Sugar Cookie Truffles
- Chocolate Nut Clusters
- Microwave Peanut Brittle
Products I love when making peppermint bark…
This peppermint bark recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a bark recipe before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this peppermint bark recipe.
- Baking sheet
- Glass mixing bowls
- Silicone Spatulas
- White chocolate wafers
- Parchment paper
- Peppermint bits
- Oreo Thins
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Oreo Peppermint Bark
Ingredients
- 19-20 Oreo Thins
- 2 bags white chocolate melting wafers 12 ounces each
- 1 bag chocolate melting wafers 12 ounces
- 1-2 tbsp peppermint bits
Instructions
- Line an 11 x 15 sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Starting with the white chocolate, place the chocolate melts and dark chocolate melting wafers in two separate microwave-safe bowls.
- Heat 1 bag of the white chocolate wafers in 30-second increments at 50% power, stirring in between each increment until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour the melted white chocolate out onto the prepared pan and smooth out into an even layer.
- Add the Oreo cookies on top of the white chocolate before the chocolate starts to set. Press the cookies down into the chocolate gently.
- Repeat the melting process with the dark chocolate wafers. Spread the melted chocolate over the top of the white chocolate and Oreo layer.
- Repeat with the final bag of white chocolate wafers, spreading the melted chocolate on top of all of the other layers.
- Sprinkle with peppermint bits.
- Let the bark sit at room temperature until completely set and firm.
- Cut the bark into large pieces and serve or store in a sealed container.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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