Description
Indulgent “Cookies & Cream Cookies” bring classic comfort with a modern twist, blending rich chocolate sandwich cookies into classic cookie dough. Creamy cookie crumbles create an irresistible treat perfect for satisfying sweet cravings and sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (230 g / 8 ounces) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups (280 g / 10 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 14 Oreo cookies, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (175 g / 6 ounces) white chocolate chips
Sweeteners:
- ¾ cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g / 5.3 ounces) brown sugar, packed
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by warming the oven to 350F (175C) and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to ensure smooth cookie release.
- Create a creamy base by vigorously whipping softened butter with granulated and brown sugars using an electric mixer until the mixture transforms into a light, airy consistency, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce richness by incorporating eggs individually, then blend in vanilla extract, ensuring each addition is thoroughly integrated into the butter-sugar mixture.
- Construct the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate vessel, then gradually introduce this powdery blend into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
- Elevate the cookie’s character by gently folding chopped Oreos and white chocolate chips into the dough, taking care to distribute them evenly without overworking the mixture.
- Form the cookies by portioning the dough into uniform mounds using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, strategically placing each portion on the prepared baking sheets with ample spacing to allow for spreading.
- Transform the raw dough into golden delights by baking for 10-12 minutes, watching for lightly bronzed edges and centers that appear slightly underdone – they will continue to set as they cool.
- Complete the baking process by allowing cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, creating the perfect texture and readying them for enjoyment.
Notes
- Softening butter is crucial for achieving the perfect creamy texture, so let it sit at room temperature for about 30-45 minutes before mixing.
- Crushing Oreos into different sizes creates a more interesting texture, with some chunks providing delightful crunch and others melting into the cookie.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a high-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour blend and ensure your Oreos are gluten-free too.
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking helps prevent excessive spreading and creates a chewier, more concentrated flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 203
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 114 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg