One of the easiest recipes you'll ever find. Try it once and it will become a tradition in your household.
Ingredients
1 regular sized packages of Oreos
2 11 oz bags of semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 T of peppermint extract
Instructions
Put the Oreos in a big bowl and I mash them up with a hand masher.
I suppose I could use my food processor, I've never tried. My boys like doing this part anyway.
In separate dish, melt your chocolate chips. I usually use the microwave, but am going to start using the old-fashioned double boiler, because I always have my chocolate "seize" when I use the microwave and then have to fix it.
When chocolate is smooth and can be stirred easily, stir in extract.
Mix all together--crushed cookies and chocolate/extract mixture.
Spread onto a baking sheet that has been covered in wax paper.
Chill.
Cut or break into bark/bite-sized pieces. I put sandwich bags on my hands for this to prevent getting fingerprints in the chocolate.
Notes
Be careful of packaging. Some companies have changed their packaging to only include 9 or 10 oz of chocolate chips, instead of 11 or 12. You will notice a difference--you'll find that it doesn't spread as easily with less chocolate.
There are many ways to add in your own variations. I prefer peppermint extract and dark chocolate. But you can use milk chocolate, white chocolate, semi-sweet or dark. You could also choose spearmint or mint extract, or a different flavor. I also have topped mine with holiday sprinkles to make it look more festive.
When I serve it on a holiday platter, I also toss a few mint Hershey's Kiss Truffles, or Mint M&Ms or Peppermint Patties, to make it more colorful. You could also use wrapped Andes, wrapped Lindt mint truffles and so on.
Recipe by Smart Spending Spot at https://smartspendingspot.com/recipe-mint-chocolate-cookie-barkeasy-and-frugal-no-bake-holiday-treats/