Description
These Oreo Cheesecake Cookies are a delicious fusion of creamy cheesecake and crunchy Oreo cookies baked into soft, flavorful cookies. With a rich cream cheese base combined with white cake mix and crushed Oreos, these cookies offer a perfect balance of creaminess and crunch. Ideal for parties, dessert plates, or a sweet snack, they bake quickly and yield a large batch of delightful treats.
Ingredients
Butter & Cream Cheese Mixture
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Main Batter
- 1 box white cake mix (approximately 15.25 oz)
- 15 Oreo cookies, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Crush Oreos: Place 15 Oreo cookies in a Ziploc bag and gently crush them once per cookie using a meat tenderizer, aiming for chunky pieces rather than fine crumbs.
- Mix Butter and Cream Cheese: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy, creating a rich base for the cookies.
- Add Egg Whites and Vanilla: Beat in the egg whites and vanilla extract until fully incorporated to add structure and flavor to the dough.
- Combine Cake Mix and Fold in Oreos: Add the white cake mix to the wet ingredients and beat just until combined, scraping down the sides as necessary. Then gently fold in all but a few tablespoons of the crushed Oreos to distribute cookie pieces through the dough.
- Form Cookies: Using a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Press a few of the reserved crushed Oreos onto the top of each cookie for extra texture and presentation.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12-14 minutes until the bottoms are lightly browned. Avoid overbaking to keep the cookies soft and creamy inside.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Make sure both the butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature to ensure smooth mixing without lumps.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they are done when bottoms are lightly browned to maintain their soft, creamy texture.
- Press Oreos gently on top of cookies before baking for enhanced flavor and a pretty finish.
- For portion consistency, use a standardized cookie scoop.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
