These Oreo Cheesecake Cookies, with a sweet cookie outside and a decadent cream cheese filling inside, make the perfect treat for any occasion. It's a mouthwatering cookie recipe that combines the best of both worlds into a dessert that nobody will be able to resist (and why would you even want to)!
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If there's one ingredient I love adding to my desserts, it's Oreo cookies! From cheesecakes to brownies, they always add a little something extra. I mean, who doesn't love Oreos, right?
This time I'm using Oreos to take my regular cookie recipe to a whole new level. These melt-in-your-mouth Oreo Cheesecake Cookies are so delicious, they may just become your new favorite cookie recipe!
Even better, this recipe is a breeze to make and you can whip up a batch for a summer party or just as a fun treat for the family. And because you can never have too many cookies, you may want to give our Old Fashioned Carrot Cookies and Potato Chip Cookies a try too!
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Here is why this recipe is amazing:
- Easy - This recipe is simple to make and you probably have most, if not all, of the ingredients on hand already.
- Budget-friendly - The less you have to buy, the more budget-friendly the recipe. Usually we already have everything we need already, except the Oreos (because Oreos disappear fast in my house).
- Perfect for gifting - Want to wow your friends and family? Whip up a few batches and give these out as gifts. They're great for teacher appreciation or just a nice way to show friends and neighbors that you're thinking of them.
Ingredients needed:
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Light Brown Sugar
- Large Eggs
- All Purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- Crushed Oreos (original cookies and cream variant)
- Softened Cream Cheese
Scroll to the recipe card for quantities and full instructions.
Substitutions
- This recipe calls for regular Oreos, but feel free to try other cookie flavors too! Try it with Vanilla, Peanut Butter, Toffee Crunch, Mint, or Golden Oreos.
- Want even more chocolate flavor in the filling? Just add some cocoa powder to the cream cheese and sugar mixture.
- You could also swap out the regular chips for dark chocolate or white chocolate chips.
How to make Oreo Cheesecake Cookies
Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, add the flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk together until mixed well.
Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until combined well.
Step 6: Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed Oreo cookies. Be sure to mix gently so that the Oreo cookies stay chunky.
Step 7: In another bowl, combine the cream cheese and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth.
Step 8: Using a small cookie scoop, form balls of cookie dough and flatten each one slightly on a cookie sheet. Place a small amount of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each flattened ball of dough.
Step 9: Fold the edges of the cookie dough around the cream cheese mixture, ensuring that the cream cheese is sealed completely inside.
Step 10: Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave about 2 inches between each one.
Step 11: Bake for 10 minutes or until edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown.
Step 12: Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Storage Tips
Cookies can be stored for up to 7 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
To freeze, place your cookies in a freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. When you're ready to enjoy them, let them sit at room temperature for a few hours or in the refrigerator overnight to thaw.
Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
Have leftover cookie dough and want to save it for later? Just form your cookie dough balls, place them on a cookie sheet and freeze. Once frozen, transfer the cookies to a freezer bag and store them again in the freezer. The dough will last up to 3 months.
Need enough for a large crowd? Doubling or even tripling this recipe is super easy. Just click the ‘2x’ or ‘3x’ in the recipe card below. This will show you the exact ingredient amounts you'll need to make bigger batches.
Tips
- For best results, you'll want to use full fat cream cheese.
- These are best with large Oreo cookie chunks. The best option is to chop them with a knife or place them inside a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin. A food processor is not recommended, since it may chop the cookies too finely.
- The key to perfectly baked cookies is a well-mixed cookie dough. It's best to use an electric mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment if you have one.
- Be sure to keep an eye on the cookies as they bake. Different ovens can give you different results and you don't want your cookies to end up overbaked or burned.
- Chilling the cookie dough before baking is optional but it will help prevent the cookies from spreading as they bake.
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Oreo Cheesecake Cookies
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet
- Parchment Paper
- stand or hand mixer
Ingredients
For The Cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup Oreo cookies crushed
For The Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.1 cup unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup light brown sugar
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.2 large eggs, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed Oreo cookies.1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 cup Oreo cookies
- In another bowl, combine the cream cheese and granulated sugar. Beat until smooth.8 ounces cream cheese, ½ cup granulated sugar
- Using a small cookie scoop, form balls of cookie dough and flatten each one slightly on a cookie sheet. Place a small amount of the cream cheese mixture in the center of each flattened ball of dough.
- Fold the edges of the cookie dough around the cream cheese mixture, ensuring that the cream cheese is sealed completely inside.
- Place the cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave about 2 inches between each one.
- Bake for 10 minutes or until edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Nutritional facts are estimates and are provided as a courtesy to the reader. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. Nutritional values are calculated via a third party. Changing ingredients, amounts or cooking technique will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.
Lisa O'Driscoll
Founder & Editor of FunMoneyMom.com
As a busy wife and mom, Lisa is a firm believer that you don't have to spend hours in the kitchen to make amazing recipes. She loves sharing recipes that are both delicious AND easy, whether it's a 30 minute meal or a no-bake dessert!
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