These Cookies and Cream Cookies are soft and chewy with delectable white chocolate chips and Oreo pieces. Butter and cream cheese give them plenty of richness, so be prepared with a glass of cold milk for these goodies.
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Recipe Details
Whether you’re making cookies for friends or just as a dessert at home, these amazingly delicious Cookies and Cream cookies are going to wow everyone. They’re addictively good.
- TASTE: Big chunks of Oreo and white chocolate chips along with butter, brown sugar, and cream cheese, this tasty treat is rich, sweet, and buttery.
- TEXTURE: These Cookies and Cream Cookies are soft and chewy with lots of crunchy bits of cookie and chocolate for texture.
- TIME: These take only 25 minutes to make.
- EASE: This recipe is so easy, you’ll have no trouble making the perfect cookies every time.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- All-purpose flour- This is the base for these Cookies and Cream Cookies.
- Baking soda- This will give them a little leavening, creating soft and fluffy cookies.
- Butter- Use unsalted here. This gives them their rich, buttery flavor and moisture.
- Cream cheese- This sweet and tangy ingredient adds lots of creamy richness to them.
- Sugars- Use granulated sugar and golden brown sugar for sweetness and moisture.
- Eggs- These are the binders, holding these cookies together so they aren’t too crumbly.
- Vanilla extract- For a hint of vanilla.
- Salt- To counterbalance the sweet.
- White chocolate chips- Some will be used for the dough and some will be added as a topping.
- Oreos- Just chop up some Oreo cookies for this recipe.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Different Oreo flavors- Oreo makes tons of flavors now, so substitute the peanut butter, birthday cake, or mint flavors for the regular chocolate ones. There are dozens to choose from.
- Change the chocolate chips- Like the Oreos, there are plenty of chocolate chip varieties to enjoy. If white chocolate isn’t your favorite, try dark chocolate, milk chocolate, semi-sweet, peanut butter, or others.
- Add some cornstarch- A little cornstarch can help the cookies get even thicker and softer. So if you like your cookie a little puffier, then try this.
- Chill the dough for a sturdier cookie- Again, if you like a rounder, sturdier cookie, chilling the dough for an hour before baking will keep them from flattening and spreading in the oven.
How to Make Cookies and Cream Cookies
- Cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugars. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together using an electric hand mixer.
- Add the eggs and vanilla. Now add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla to the mixture. Mix again on medium speed until well combined.
- Sift in the dry ingredients. Place a fine-mesh sifter over the mixing bowl and sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix in the rest of the ingredients. Mix the dry ingredients in really well. Then add 1 cup of white chocolate chips and the chopped Oreos. Mix until combined.
- Scoop out the cookie dough. Scoop out mounds of cookie dough and place the rounded balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cookies on the center rack (in batches) for about 8-10 minutes. Allow them to cool a little before transferring to a cooling rack.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget the extra chocolate chips for topping. This makes the presentation of your cookies so much more pleasing.
Recipe Tips
- Soften the butter before mixing it in- Make sure the butter has reached about room temperature before adding it to the dough mixture. This will give the cookies the right consistency and avoid chunks of cold butter that will melt during baking.
- Chop the Oreos on the large side- When you chop up the Oreos for this recipe, don’t let the pieces get too small because the cookie crumbs will cause your dough to turn grayish. Keep them a little larger for better looking and tasting cookies.
- Use full-fat cream cheese- If you are using whipped cream cheese or lower-fat types, the consistency of the cookies will change. Full-fat cream cheese will ensure thick, rich, and soft cookies in the end.
- Bake one batch at a time- Baking one pan of cookies at a time on the center rack gives you the most even cooking. Your cookies will be fully baked faster, so they stay moist and chewy. If you have more than one pan of cookie dough balls, just do it in batches.
FAQs
You can do this by placing them on the counter of your kitchen for 1-2 hours before baking. Or if you forget, then cut them into smaller chunks and leave them on a plate for 15-30 minutes. You can also put them in bowls and place the bowls in warm water.
Yes, you can either freeze the dough or the cookies themselves. Place the balls of cookie dough on a sheet pan in the freezer for an hour to freeze. Then place them in a ziplock freezer bag for up to 3 months. You can bake them right from the freezer. The cookies can also be frozen once them have cooled. Place parchment paper between layers to avoid sticking.
Serving Suggestions
These scrumptious Cookies and Cream Cookies are so tasty, you can serve them with anything. Add them to cookie platters, serve them with cake, or enjoy them with a hot coffee.
- Cookies: Serve them with other cookies, like these Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies, Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies, Chewy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies, or White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies.
- Cakes: Enjoy them with a slice of Easy Oreo Cheesecake (VIDEO), Chocolate Mousse Cake, Tiramisu Cake (VIDEO), or Chocolate Lava Cake (Video).
- Cake pops: These Cookies and Cream Cookies are great with cake pops, like these Chocolate Cake Pops, Oreo Cake Pops (VIDEO), Vanilla Cake Pops- Starbucks Copycat (VIDEO), or Red Velvet Cake Pops(VIDEO).
- Beverages: Enjoy them with Hot Chocolate, Coffee, or Tea. Or make your own Pumpkin Spice Latte or Iced Caramel Macchiato.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: In the refrigerator, the covered cookie dough will last for up to 4 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before scooping and baking.
In the freezer, you can place the cookie dough balls on a baking sheet until frozen. Then put the balls in a freezer ziplock bag and store for up to 3 months. Bake straight from the freezer when ready.
Storing: To store these Cookies and Cream Cookies, place them in an airtight container or ziplock bag. They will stay fresh at room temperature or in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freeze: If you want to freeze them, make sure they are in an airtight container or ziplock bag and they will last for up to 3 months.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Cookies And Cream Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup golden brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled off with a knife
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips + extra for topping
- 1 1/2 cup Oreos chopped (about 12 Oreos)
Instructions
- Place 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter into a large mixing bowl along with 2 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup golden brown sugar.
- Use an electric hand mixer to cream everything together.
- Now add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla. Mix again on medium speed until well combined.
- Then place a fine-mesh sieve over the mixing bowl and sift in 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1 1/2 tsp salt.
- Mix the dry ingredients really well. Then add 1 cup white chocolate chips + extra for topping the cookies. You’ll also add 1 1/2 cup chopped Oreos, (about 12 whole Oreos).
- Scoop out mounds of the cookie dough and place them in a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake the cookies on the center rack (in batches) for about 8-10 minutes.
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