Description
Delightfully rich and crunchy, these Cookies and Cream Cookies blend classic cookie dough with crushed Oreo cookies for a decadent treat perfect for any occasion. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, topped with extra Oreo crumbles for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup salted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Oreo Cookies
- 10 Oreo cookies (crushed, plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking trays with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Crush Oreos: Place 10 Oreo cookies in a ziplock bag and crush them finely using a rolling pin or other heavy object; set aside crushed cookies for mixing, reserving some for topping.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, beat together the room temperature salted butter and white sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 5 minutes, to incorporate air for a tender cookie.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Mix in the large egg and vanilla extract thoroughly until fully combined, creating a smooth wet mixture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, folding or stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing that can toughen cookies.
- Fold in Crushed Oreos: Gently fold the finely crushed Oreo cookies into the dough to distribute the cookies evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion about 3 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking trays, spacing each cookie well apart to allow spreading.
- Add Oreo Topping: Press extra crushed Oreos on top of each dough ball to add extra texture and visually highlight the cookies and cream theme.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for approximately 11 minutes or until the bottoms are golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool slightly on the baking tray before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and avoid breaking.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for proper creaming and texture.
- Do not overmix dough after adding flour to prevent tough cookies.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and aid cleanup.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a variation, try using chocolate sandwich cookies other than Oreos.
- Crushing Oreos finely helps distribute cookie flavor evenly throughout.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cookies and cream cookies, Oreo cookies recipe, homemade cookies, dessert cookies, easy baking recipe
