Is this completely irrational? Putting cookies inside of cookies? Baking cookies into cookies? Not at all, because these Cookies and Cream Cookies are so delicious, soft and chewy with bold vanilla flavour and Oreo cookie pieces throughout.
Guess what? They are delicious!
This recipe is similar to a chocolate chip cookie recipe, except we're playing up the creamy milky notes and toning down the deep butterscotch flavours.
I was skeptical when I started developing this recipe, but I'm happy to report that I love it! Jonathan liked it even more.
It's not the kind of cookie with oozing puddles of molten chocolate -- this cookie is ALL about the cookie dough!
Tips for making the best cookies and cream cookies:
The key to make delicious Cookies and Cream Cookies is to start with very soft butter -- it should look creamy.
Use unsalted butter. In some chocolate chip cookie recipes I like to use salted butter for richness - it enhances the caramel notes of the brown sugar, but not today! For this recipe I want the buttery flavour to shine, so we will have restraint with salt.
Use a good quality vanilla - I really like Bourbon Madagascar vanilla for this recipe. It has a robust woody undertone that really complements the creamy flavours well. Plus we want vanilla to be the star!
Use mini chocolate chips and don't skip the white chocolate! Mini chips will go further since they are smaller and will distribute better throughout the dough for a burst of milky sweetness in every bite. You can also chop up a white chocolate bar.
Maybe you're thinking "but I don't like white chocolate...". Trust me, it's what makes these have that Oreo cream filling vibe!
HOW TO MAKE THICK VS. THIN COOKIES AND CREAM COOKIES:
This recipe makes nice thick cookies. If you prefer them to be thinner, you can do two things:
- reduce the flour by 2 tablespoon (18g)
- omit the baking powder so that they spread more than they puff
They're chewy and slightly crisp on the outside.
If you choose to dunk these in a glass of milk, you would be 100% awesome for it!
xo Christina
Cookies and Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon 125g soft unsalted butter
- ½ cup 110g packed dark brown sugar
- ½ cup 100g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups 215g all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup 100g chocolate cookie wafer pieces or crushed oreos
- ⅓ cup 56g mini milk chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup 56g mini white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Beat butter with both sugars and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium-high speed for 2 minutes until creamy, lightened and a bit fluffy. Or, mix by hand with a sturdy spatula in a large bowl. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl halfway through mixing.
- Beat in egg until well incorporated and creamy. Mix in baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add flour and mix until mostly combined then fold in chocolate cookie pieces and mini chocolate chips.
- Scoop heaped tablespoons of cookie dough onto prepared baking sheets and flatten them slightly with the palm of your hand. Bake for 9-11 minutes until lightly golden around the edges.
KAY UP
I made these cookies with the Oreo filling included and they were great. I have a busy week with guests coming. Will it harm the cookie dough if I make it a few days early, chill, then bake later?
christina.marsigliese
Hi! You can make this dough 1 day in advance 🙂
Anitha
Made these yesterday. It was delicious. My cookies were not as light coloured as yours . Because of the dark brown sugar the cookie dough itself had a dark colour. How come yours came out so light in colour. thanks again for a wonderful recipe
christina.marsigliese
Hi Anitha! It could just be your oven runs a bit hot so there is more browning.
Dhiah Kahar
Can I add cream cheese for this recipe
christina.marsigliese
Hi, you can try anything you'd like, but expect different results. Cheers!
Anna
These are so delicious! I kept the oreo filling in by accident and they were still great!
christina.marsigliese
Thanks so much Anna! I'm glad you enjoyed them!
Shiran
I am out of white chocolate, will the cookies still taste good without white chocolate?
christina.marsigliese
Yes you can replace them with any other chocolate chip, but they won't have that nice milky effect.
Elouise
Can I use just white sugar or do you think is gonna ruin the recipe?
christina.marsigliese
You can... the cookies will not be as chewy.
Aurora
When incorporating the oreos, is it with filling or without it?
christina.marsigliese
Hi Aurora, it's without.
Sara
I love anything cookies and cream flavored and these did not disappoint! Love how thick and chewy they are too.
christina.marsigliese
Thanks so much Sara! I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Ruth
These are delicious! Thanks for sharing another great recipe!
christina.marsigliese
Thanks Ruth! I'm happy that you enjoyed them.