Description
Indulge in these irresistible Chewy Cookies and Cream Cookies that combine the classic flavors of Oreo and Hershey’s Cookies and Cream candy bars with a soft, chewy texture. Perfectly marbled with chunks of chocolate, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
- 1 & 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 & 1/2 cups all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Mix-ins
- 12 Oreos, pulsed into a fine crumb
- 12 Oreos, quartered
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, chopped
- 4 Hershey’s Cookies and Cream candy bars, divided
For Garnish
- More chocolate chips, candy bars, or chopped Oreos (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheets and Preheat Oven: Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
- Beat Butter: In a large bowl or stand mixer, beat 1 cup (2 sticks) butter until smooth and creamy, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl.
- Add Sugar and Beat: Add 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar and beat for about 2 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy, scraping sides and bottom as needed.
- Add Vanilla and Eggs: Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 2 large eggs. Beat well until fully combined.
- Layer Dry Ingredients: Add 2 and 1/2 cups flour to the bowl but do not mix. Sprinkle 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda and 1 teaspoon kosher salt on top of the flour, then stir gently to disperse and avoid clumps.
- Incorporate Flour: Beat the flour mixture in until no white streaks remain. Scrape sides and bottom to ensure full incorporation, but do not overmix.
- Divide Dough (Optional): Take half the dough out and place it in a separate large bowl; this step is optional for creating a marbled effect.
- Prepare Oreo Crumbs: Using a food processor or blender, pulse 12 Oreos into fine crumbs and add them to the original dough bowl. Beat the crumbs into the dough thoroughly but gently.
- Add Quartered Oreos: Chop 12 Oreos into quarters and add them to the second bowl with the separated dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Chop 1 cup of dark chocolate chips into smaller pieces (optional) and divide evenly between both bowls.
- Add Hershey’s Candy Bars: Chop 2 Hershey’s Cookies and Cream bars into chunks and add half to each bowl.
- Mix Dark Dough: Mix the Oreo crumbs, dark chocolate chips, and chopped candy bars into the darker dough thoroughly using a spatula.
- Mix White Dough: Mix the quartered Oreos, dark chocolate chips, and white chocolate chunks into the lighter dough bowl with a spatula.
- Combine Doughs: Add the contents of one bowl into the other without mixing them, preserving the marbled effect.
- Shape Cookies: Using a 2-inch cookie scoop, scoop dough balls that include both dough colors marbled together. Place them on lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart, arranging so the light-colored dough is on top for best appearance.
- Add Toppings: Top each cookie with a Hershey’s Cookies and Cream square. Place it gently on top without pressing it in.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and tops are slightly shiny, but still wet in spots no larger than a quarter.
- Shape Cookies Immediately: Within 60 seconds of pulling cookies from the oven, use two spoons to aggressively push the cookie edges toward the center to create a chewy texture. This shaping must be done quickly before cookies harden.
- Add Extra Toppings (optional): While cookies are still warm, you may add extra chocolate chips, chopped white chocolate, or chopped Oreos as garnish.
- Cool: Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm with milk for the best experience.
Notes
- Dividing the dough into two bowls before mixing in different Oreo preparations helps create a visually appealing marbled cookie.
- Chopping chocolate chips and candy bars allows for better distribution and texture within the cookies.
- The immediate shaping step after baking is crucial for achieving the chewy cookie texture and prevents over-hardening.
- You can garnish the cookies with additional toppings while warm for even more flavor and texture variations.
Keywords: cookies and cream cookies, chewy cookies, Oreo cookies recipe, Hershey's Cookies and Cream, chocolate chip cookies, marbled cookies