If you love the iconic minty green shake that shows up every March, these Chewy Oreo Shamrock Shake Cookies are about to become your new seasonal favorite. Inspired by that classic flavor combo, this cookie recipe delivers soft, bakery-style centers, pops of refreshing peppermint, creamy white chocolate, and plenty of crunchy Oreo chunks — all wrapped up in a fun green hue that feels perfect for spring celebrations.
Whether you’re baking for St. Patrick’s Day, a classroom party, or just want something festive and fun, these cookies bring the charm of the beloved shake into an easy homemade dessert.
💚 Why You’ll Love These Chewy Oreo Shamrock Shake Cookies
- Soft & chewy texture thanks to extra egg yolk and cornstarch
- Minty but balanced flavor — refreshing, not overpowering
- Loaded with mix-ins like Oreo chunks and white chocolate
- Festive green color perfect for March baking
- Crowd-pleasing & family-friendly for all ages
These cookies taste like a celebration but come together with simple pantry staples.
🧾 Ingredients You’ll Need
- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ tsp pure peppermint extract
- Green gel food coloring
- 15 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips or chunks
🍪 How to Make Chewy Oreo Shamrock Shake Cookies
Step 1: Prep the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt. Set aside.
Step 3: Cream the Sugars & Eggs
In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
Step 4: Add Flavor & Color
Stir in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green gel food coloring until evenly combined.
Step 5: Combine & Fold
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture. Gently fold in Oreo chunks and white chocolate.
Step 6: Scoop & Bake
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
Step 7: Cool
Let cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
✨ Tips & Variations
- Extra chewy: Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking
- Less minty: Reduce peppermint extract to ¼ tsp
- No food coloring: Skip it — flavor stays the same
- Chocolate swap: Use mint chocolate chips instead of white chocolate
- Thicker cookies: Roll dough into tall balls before baking
🍽️ Serving Ideas & Storage
Serve these cookies with milk, hot cocoa, or a vanilla milkshake for the full experience.
Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or freeze dough balls for up to 2 months.
Chewy Oreo Shamrock Shake Cookies
- Total Time: 25–30 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Chewy Oreo Shamrock Shake Cookies are soft, minty green cookies loaded with Oreo chunks and white chocolate—an easy March treat inspired by the classic seasonal shake.
Ingredients
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pure peppermint extract
Green gel food coloring (to desired shade)
15 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar and brown sugar with the 2 eggs and egg yolk until smooth and creamy.
4. Mix in vanilla extract, peppermint extract, and green gel food coloring until evenly combined.
5. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix just until a thick dough forms (avoid overmixing).
6. Fold in chopped Oreos and white chocolate chips/chunks until evenly distributed.
7. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon portions and place on baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
8. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers look slightly soft.
9. Cool on the baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Mint extract strength varies—start with 1/4 tsp peppermint extract for a milder mint flavor.
For thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough 20–30 minutes before baking.
No gel coloring? Skip it—cookies will still taste minty and delicious.
Storage: keep airtight at room temp up to 4 days. Freeze dough balls up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Cookie – Approx.)
| Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 240 | 3g | 34g | 11g | 1g | 170mg |
💭 Final Thoughts
These Chewy Oreo Shamrock Shake Cookies are playful, nostalgic, and incredibly satisfying. They capture everything people love about the seasonal shake — minty freshness, creamy sweetness, and fun green flair — in a cookie that’s easy to bake and even easier to love.