Oreo Cheesecake Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the best of both worlds. You get to to enjoy the rich, creamy flavors of cheesecake and the crunchiness of Oreos. With just a few simple ingredients at home, anyone can create unique cookies with a soft texture and tasty flavor.
When it comes to Oreo cookies, you might say I'm a true fan! My love for Oreos started way back and I've definitely shared plenty of Oreo-inspired recipes over the years!
From my Peppermint Cheesecake recipe to Oreo Fluff, Oreo Biscotti, and an Oreo Frappuccino, you've got lots of options to choose from when looking for a new and inventive way to enjoy Oreos.
Why You Will Love This Cream Cheese Oreo Recipe
- Simple and Straightforward Recipe. It's perfect for both beginners and experienced bakers alike.
- Easy Ingredients. You just need a few basic ingredients to create these delicious treats.
- Versatile Cookie. Get creative and add your favorite extras, like chocolate chips or nuts, to make the cookies special.
- Perfect for Many Occasions. These cookies are great for parties, holiday gatherings, or as a homemade gift for friends, family, or co-workers.
Ingredients
The majority of the ingredients will probably already be in your cupboard and fridge at home. Take a look below to see everything that you need.
- Cream Cheese: This ingredient provides the cheesecake flavor. For the best results use the full-fat brick variety.
- Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cookie and and brings all the ingredients together.
- Brown Sugar: Creates a denser cookie and adds moisture.
- Unsalted Butter: Unsalted butter at room temperature will provide a rich and creamy base to ensure your cookie gets the best texture.
- Vanilla: Gives the cookies its classic flavor. For best results make sure you use pure vanilla extract.
- All Purpose Flour: Forms the cookie's structure them to hold their shape while baking.
- Oreo Cookies: Crushed Oreos are mixed into the dough adding flavor. Double Stuff Oreos are recommended for their creamier texture when mixed in with the cheesecake batter.
See the recipe card below for the full list and exact quantities of each ingredient.
Cookie Variations
Don't have all the ingredients? Feel like making a change? Try some of these options:
- Go Nuts: Add your favorite chopped nuts like peanuts, hazelnuts, almonds, pecans, or walnuts to give your cookies an added crunch.
- Chocolate Chips: Add some mini semisweet chocolate chips or white chocolate chips to the cookies for extra texture and flavor.
- Cookies: Change it up to use your favorite flavored Oreo cookie or your favorite sandwich cookie instead.
How to Make Oreo Cheesecake Cookies
These cookies are an easy treat you can make in just a few steps using simple ingredients.
- Combine the cream cheese with the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Add the butter, vanilla, and sea salt to the bowl and beat again until smooth.
- Add half of the flour and mix until smooth.
- Repeat with the remaining flour and blend again until fully smooth.
- Add the Oreo cookies to the dough. Reserve about two handfuls for garnishing the cookies later. Gently fold into the dough with a rubber spatula.
- Scoop the cookies using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop and roll each one into a smooth ball using the palms of your hands. Place them onto the baking sheet.
- Press down on each cookie creating a 2-3 inch disk shape. Press additional Oreo crumbs into the tops of each cookie. Bake the cookies until the bottom edges of the cookie begin to turn golden brown.
- Cool the cookies for a couple minutes on the baking sheet and then transfer them to a wire rack.
⭐️ Hint: Serve these cookies right away or once cooled to room temperature.
If you love recipes like this, you will definitely enjoy our White Chocolate Coconut Cookies and Easter Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.
How to Store
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature, in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to three months. Thaw them out on the counter and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- Nothing is better than a cookie tray for gift giving! Use different flavors and textures for some variety! Try these Banana Pudding Cookies, Cherry Chocolate Blossom Cookies, and these Dulce De Leche Cookies.
- Host an Oreo themed party and serve all your Oreo cookie faves such as Oreo Frappuccino, Oreo Fluff, Oreo Biscotti, and Oreo Poke Cake!
- Having a late night dinner party, serve these cookies alongside a well mixed Tequila Espresso Martini.
Tips
Here are a few tip for making perfect Oreo Cheesecake Cookies easily:
- Flatten the Cookies. It’s important to gently press the dough into a disk before baking. They will not spread out when baking and you don't want them to bake as round balls.
- Size of the Cookies. These cookies won’t expand or spread significantly while baking.
- Crumble Don't Crush. Be sure to crumble the Oreo Cookies rather than crushing them into too fine pieces. Large crumbs work best for garnishing the tops of the cookies.
- Room Temperature Ingredients. Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to ensure a smoother dough and to avoid lumps in your cookies. All you need to do is take them out from the fridge 30 minutes before you plan to mix the cookies.
- Watch While Cooking. Keep an eye on the cookies while they're in the oven as you're looking for a slightly golden edge and soft center.
FAQ
The key to getting that perfect cookie texture is to use room temperature ingredients. Make sure your cream cheese and butter are softened before mixing them together and avoid over-baking your cookies, keep an eye on them while in the oven.
It’s not necessary, but an electric mixer will make things easier. You can use a wooden spoon or silicone spatula to mix all the ingredients together, but it will take more effort and time.
To make sure your cookies stay soft, try not to over-bake them. Remove the cookies from the oven when the edges are golden brown and store them in an airtight container after they have completely cooled down to maintain its soft texture.
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Ready to get cooking? Remember that you can print this recipe if you would like.
Oreo Cheesecake Cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 brick (8 oz) cream cheese softened
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened or 2 sticks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 15 Oreo cookies crumbled
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a large baking sheet (I use an 11x17) with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sugars. Blend for 2-3 minutes until smooth and until there are no lumps inside the cream cheese.
- Add in butter, vanilla, and sea salt. Blend for another 2-3 minutes until smooth.
- Add in ½ of the four. Mix until smooth and add in the remaining flour and blend again until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Add in the Oreo cookies, serving 2 handfuls for garnishing the tops of the cookies. Mix in using a rubber spatula.
- Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to pack and scoop each cookie. Smooth each scooped cookie by rolling it into a smooth ball in between the palms of your hands before placing it on the baking sheet. Repeat for each cookie.
- Gently press down on the tops of each cookie, creating a 2-3 inch disk shape. Then press additional Oreo Crumbs into the tops of each cookie.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes or until the bottom edges of the cookie begin to turn golden brown.
- When done, allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheet for an additional 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve these cookies right away or once cooled to room temperature.
Notes
- Flatten the Cookies. It’s important to gently press the dough into a disk before baking. They will not spread out when baking and you don't want them to bake as round balls.
- Size of the Cookies. These cookies won’t expand or spread significantly while baking.
- Crumble Don't Crush. Be sure to crumble the Oreo Cookies rather than crushing them into too fine pieces. Large crumbs work best for garnishing the tops of the cookies.
- Room Temperature Ingredients. Make sure your cream cheese and butter are at room temperature to ensure a smoother dough and to avoid lumps in your cookies. All you need to do is take them out from the fridge 30 minutes before you plan to mix the cookies.
- Watch While Cooking. Keep an eye on the cookies while they're in the oven as you're looking for a slightly golden edge and soft center.
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