Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

It's finally holiday time! I thought it would never come. I look forward every year to holiday baking, holiday decorations and, of course, watching Elf as many times as possible. So get ready for lots of holiday cookies! 

These cookies are just such a brilliant idea. Cream cheese cookie center, rolled in Oreo and drizzled with chocolate. I want to kiss whoever came up with that combo because it really is just genius! I loved these cookies. They were chewy and soft in the center and crispy on the outside. And there was a perfect combo between cream cheese tang with Oreo sweetness!



Oreo Cheesecake Cookies
From Multiply Delicious

1/2 cup of (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
3 ounces of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp. of vanilla extract
1 cup of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips
1 cup of oreo cookie sandwich crumbs
1/2 cup of white chocolate chips, melted (optional)



Preheat oven to 375 and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a large bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese using a hand mixer until they are well combined.

Add the sugar and vanilla and mix until ingredients are well combined. Add the flour and mix on low until the flour is incorporated. Stir in mini chocolate chips.

Scoop the dough into 1″ balls (I used a scoop to insure all measured the same) roll in oreo cookie crumbs so cookie is covered. Place covered cookie balls onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the tops are slightly puffed.

Cool on the pan for two minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Once cool, drizzle cookies with melted white chocolate. Enjoy!