Refreshing Mint Chocolate Oreo Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

• 24 Mint Oreo cookies (crushed)
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
• 5 drops green food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup Cool Whip (or stabilized whipped cream)
• 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate fudge pudding mix
• 1½ cups milk
• 20 Andes mints (chopped, for topping)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust: Combine crushed Mint Oreos and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes to set.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, peppermint extract, and food coloring. Mix well. Fold in Cool Whip and spread evenly over the crust.
3. Prepare the Pudding Layer: Whisk together the pudding mix and milk until thickened. Spread the pudding over the cream cheese layer.
4. Top and Chill: Sprinkle chopped Andes mints over the top. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
5. Serve: Slice into bars and enjoy this refreshing treat!

These no-bake bars are perfect for mint and chocolate lovers. Let me know if you try them! 😊