Description
Deliciously crisp around the edges and tender in the middle, these Cookies and Cream Cookies feature a delightful combination of buttery vanilla dough and crunchy chocolate cookie pieces.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (substitute 1:1 gluten-free blend for a GF version)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (substitute coconut oil for dairy-free)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (about 12–15 cookies)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, cream the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and chocolate chips with a spatula, leaving visible chunks for texture.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Chill the cookie dough on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before baking.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges turn golden and centers look slightly soft. Rotate the sheets halfway through.
- Remove cookies from oven and let rest on the sheet for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For chewier cookies, use more brown sugar and remove from oven when the centers look undone. For crisper cookies, flatten dough balls slightly and bake longer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, chocolate, cookies and cream, easy baking, family recipes