Cookies 'N' Creme Cookies
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
36 cookies
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Course
Baked Goods
Cookies 'N' Creme Cookies
Description
This recipe starts by creaming softened butter with granulated and brown sugar to create a fluffy foundation. Eggs and vanilla are incorporated next, followed by the gradual addition of dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. The dough is then folded with chopped chocolate sandwich cookies and Cookies 'N' Creme baking pieces, which add chunks of chocolate cream candy throughout.
After mixing, the dough is chilled for two hours to firm up. This resting period prevents excessive spreading, resulting in cookies with a desirable texture—crispy edges and a soft center. The dough is scooped onto parchment-lined sheets in medium-sized portions and baked at 350°F for 10 to 12 minutes. After baking, cookies cool on the pan briefly before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
These cookies offer a balance between creamy sweetness and slight crunch from cookie pieces, suitable for gatherings or everyday treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, unsalted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 chocolate sandwich cookies chopped
- 1-3/4 cup Cookies 'N' Creme baking pieces 9-oz. bag, HERSHEY’S brand
Instructions
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until well-blended and fluffy in texture.
- Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the baking pieces and chopped cookie pieces until evenly incorporated.
- Cover cookie dough and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1-1/2 tablespoons) to scoop dough onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to cook on pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.