I recently whipped up a batch of Cookies To Make At Home using simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated and light brown sugars, and a touch of vanilla. Combined with a generous portion of crushed cookies and cream cookies, this recipe offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that spark my culinary curiosity.
I’ve always been intrigued by the idea of creating my own spin on Cookies & Cream Cookies. There’s something about mixing just the right balance of all purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated sugar and a good dose of vanilla extract that makes each bite surprise you.
I remember the first time I cracked an egg and one egg yolk to the mix, thinking it would add that extra lightness. This recipe isn’t your everyday cookie recipe—it’s a fun twist on the classic cookies and cream sugar cookies that make you wonder what secret magic is hidden inside.
I love that as I fold in 2 cups of crushed cookies and cream cookies, the dough transforms into an irresistible treat that practically begs to be shared. It’s a must try if you’re looking for an easy baking cookies recipe that stands out from the rest.
Enjoy the adventure of making these soft baked cookies!
Why I Like this Recipe
I like this recipe because it’s really simple and even when I mess up a bit, it still turns out great. I love how the crushed cookies and cream add this cool twist to a classic cookie, making every bite fun and different. The mix of brown and white sugar gives the cookies a rich flavor that I just can’t resist, and I appreciate that the recipe uses common ingredients so I don’t need to run around looking for fancy stuff. Plus, baking these cookies reminds me of chill afternoons with friends and family, which makes them taste even better.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour is mostly carbs; it forms the cookie’s structure and soft texture.
- Baking soda helps cookies rise by reacting with ingredients for a lighter texture.
- Unsalted butter adds rich flavor, moisture, and smoothness to each delicious bite.
- Granulated sugar provides quick energy and a delightful, balanced sweetness.
- Light brown sugar gives extra moisture and a hint of caramel flavor.
- Vanilla extract boosts the overall aroma and enhances the sweet profile.
- Eggs contribute protein and act as a natural binding agent for the dough.
- Crushed cookies and cream cookies offer crunch and extra bursts of sugary flavor.
Ingredient Quantities
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk at room temperature
- 2 cups crushed cookies and cream cookies (like Oreos)
How to Make this
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt, set that aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream 3/4 cup unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar until its light and fluffy.
4. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then add 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk, mixing well.
5. Slowly add the dry ingredient mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Gently fold in 2 cups of crushed cookies and cream cookies until they are evenly distributed.
7. Spoon rounded tablespoon-sized blobs onto the baking sheet, leaving enough room between each cookie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Enjoy your homemade cookies and cream cookies with a cold drink or just by themselves!
Equipment Needed
1. Oven
2. Baking sheet
3. Parchment paper
4. 2 Mixing bowls (one for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients)
5. Measuring cups and spoons
6. Electric mixer (or a sturdy whisk)
7. Spatula or wooden spoon for stirring
8. Cookie scoop or tablespoon for portioning the dough
9. Wire cooling rack
FAQ
Cookies & Cream Cookies Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- All purpose flour – you can try using cake flour or whole wheat flour instead. Your cookies may turn out lighter but have a different texture
- Baking soda – if you dont have any, you can use 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder instead. This might make the cookies a bit puffier
- Unsalted butter – you can substitute salted butter and remember to cut down on extra salt in the mix by about 1/4 teaspoon
- Granulated sugar – you could use coconut sugar in its place, but it might give your cookies a slightly deeper flavor
- Egg and yolk – if you are short on eggs, try mixing 2 tablespoons of flaxseed meal with water (let it sit a few minutes) to replace one egg plus yolk
Pro Tips
1. Try chilling the dough for about 20-30 minutes before baking. It really helps the flavors meld together and keeps the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
2. Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature when you start mixing. It helps them blend better and makes the dough smoother.
3. Use a cookie scoop if you can, instead of eyeballing the size. That way your cookies come out pretty even and bake more uniformly.
4. Be careful not to overmix the dough once you add in the flour. Stirring just until everything is combined keeps your cookies tender instead of becoming heavy.

Cookies & Cream Cookies Recipe
I recently whipped up a batch of Cookies To Make At Home using simple ingredients like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, granulated and light brown sugars, and a touch of vanilla. Combined with a generous portion of crushed cookies and cream cookies, this recipe offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors that spark my culinary curiosity.
12
servings
410
kcal
Equipment: 1. Oven
2. Baking sheet
3. Parchment paper
4. 2 Mixing bowls (one for dry ingredients and one for wet ingredients)
5. Measuring cups and spoons
6. Electric mixer (or a sturdy whisk)
7. Spatula or wooden spoon for stirring
8. Cookie scoop or tablespoon for portioning the dough
9. Wire cooling rack
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk at room temperature
2 cups crushed cookies and cream cookies (like Oreos)
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon salt, set that aside.
- In a separate bowl, cream 3/4 cup unsalted butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar until its light and fluffy.
- Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then add 1 large egg and 1 egg yolk, mixing well.
- Slowly add the dry ingredient mix to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in 2 cups of crushed cookies and cream cookies until they are evenly distributed.
- Spoon rounded tablespoon-sized blobs onto the baking sheet, leaving enough room between each cookie.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy your homemade cookies and cream cookies with a cold drink or just by themselves!
Notes
- Below you’ll find my best estimate of this recipe’s nutrition facts. Treat the numbers as a guide rather than a rule—great food should nourish both body and spirit. Figures are approximate, and the website owner assumes no liability for any inaccuracies in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving Size: 60g
- Total number of serves: 12
- Calories: 410kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
- Monounsaturated: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Potassium: 80mg
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 25g
- Protein: 5g
- Vitamin A: 300IU
- Vitamin C: 0mg
- Calcium: 40mg
- Iron: 1mg