This easy Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies recipe is full of chocolate and Oreo cookie chunks. They are the perfect after school snack, lunch box snack, or midnight snack. You choose!
For some reason this week I am obsessed with all things cookies.
I think it is because this is back to school week for our kiddos. In just one short day, we will go back to our normal daily routine.
Not that we change our routine much during the summer, but it definitely changes from what we are normally used too. There have been a few too many late nights watching tv or movies, then sleeping in every morning and getting a late start to the day.
That kind of throws off the whole day because then I have a hard time fitting in some sort of exercise. This is the week that changes. All those extra little snacks and desserts from our summer vacations and day trips have started to make a difference in how my jeans are fitting now. Time for more smoothies and lean and green meals for sure.
Of course, drinking a Vanilla Pineapple Smoothie and eating heathy dinners makes me dream about cookies even more. You would not believe how many new combos I have thought through in just one day!
I had to giggle at our daughter last night. I was grumbling under my breath about eating a healthy protein bar as I left the room and all of a sudden I heard laughing in the living room.
Apparently, my daughter was informing my hubby that “Mom, doesn’t want that kind of bar. She wants Reese’s Gooey Cake Bars.” Man, does she know me or what!!!
Of course, now I have tons of ideas running through my head for more gooey bars too. Dang it!!!
These cookies and cream cookies made with a cake mix are one of my daughter’s favorite cookies. Of course, anything cookies and cream gets her vote.
What are Cake Mix Cookies?
Basically it is just what it sounds like. It is a shortcut cookie made from using a store bought cake mix instead of regular dry ingredients.
Using just a few more ingredients, you can transform any flavor of cake mix into a soft delicious cookie.
The fun comes when you start deciding what extra ingredients you want to add to the cookie. Here is a list of some of our favorite mix-ins:
- Candy – M&M’s, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Butterfingers, Bunch a Crunch, Reese’s Pieces, Peppermint Patties, Rolos
- Dried Fruit – cherries, blueberries, cranberries
- Cookies – Oreos, Nutter Butters, Chips Ahoy, Animal Crackers
- Chocolate Chips – white chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter, mint, peppermint
- Sprinkles, Nuts, Maraschino Cherries
How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies:
- Mix together a cake mix, butter, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla until a soft dough forms. (full recipe at bottom of post)
- Gently stir in chocolate chips and Oreo cookie chunks.
- Refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes. An hour is better if you have the time.
- Scoop dough into 24 even dough balls and bake.
Recipe Tips:
- Adding cream cheese to the batter makes these white cake mix cookies taste like cheesecake cookies. Make sure you set the butter and cream cheese out ahead of time.
- Feel free to use your favorite mix-ins. Today we went with Oreo cookie chunks and two kinds of chocolate chips. There is no right or wrong combo when it comes to these easy cake mix cookies.
- Make sure you do not over bake them. They will look under done when the timer goes off! Trust me, and take your cookie pan out of the oven.
- These easy cake mix cookies will continue to bake on the hot baking sheet! Give the tops of the cookies a tap with a flat spatula after 2 minutes. When they cool completely, they will be set up and ready to eat. Of course, I suggest trying these Oreo cheesecake cookies warm and gooey!
I promise you these soft cake mix cookies will not last long enough to tempt you during the day. My family gobbles up these Oreo cookies in no time at all!
You can also change these cookies and cream cookies up for different holidays by adding colored candies and sprinkles. These Fireworks Cookies and Cream Cookies are loaded with lots of red, white, and blue fun.
More easy cake mix cookies recipes:
- Chocolate Chip Cherry Cookies – soft vanilla cookies loaded with chocolate chips and cherry chunks and topped with a hidden cherry and chocolate
- Chocolate Mint Cookies – chocolate cookies filled with mint cookie chunks and chocolate and mint chocolate chips
- Peanut Butter Fluffernutter Cookies – peanut butter cookies with a toasted marshmallow and a peanut butter filled chocolate bar
- Chocolate Candy Cookies – chocolate cookies made with Butterfingers and mini M&M’s
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Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies
These easy Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies are full of chocolate chips and Oreo cookie chunks. They are the perfect treat for the cookie lover in you.
Ingredients
- 1 vanilla cake mix
- 8 Tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Oreo cookie chunks
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine the cake mix, butter, egg, vanilla, and cream cheese. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Stir in the cookie chunks and chocolate chips by hand.
- Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to an hour. Roll the dough into 24 even balls.
- Place the dough balls on a baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Do not over bake! The cookies will seem under done, but will continue to set up as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Tap the tops of the cookies with a flat spatula to even them out.
- Move the cookies to a wire rack or a piece of parchment paper on the counter to cool completely. Store in a sealed container once they are completely cooled.
Notes
*You can also roll the dough into 36 balls and bake for 9 minutes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 284mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g
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Oh yum, I want these cookies too!!! I love cookies and cream anything!!!
Karly says
Looooove these! I could never choose a protein bar over one of these cookies. Never.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you Karly!! 🙂
Johnpa to rick says
Bad recipe! Not even close to being done after 10 minutes. Expensive disaster!!!
Jocelyn says
Did you let them cool and set up? I know they are soft and look under done when they come out of the oven, BUT give them time to cool and set up!!! This is a cake mix cookie, so it has a completely different kind of a texture than a regular cookie. If you have never had one before, you may be unfamiliar with that texture.
Jennie @themessybakerblog says
Hmmm, protein bar or cookies… Psht, cookies! These look addictive. Cookies and cream is the ultimate flavor combo and my favorite. Pinned!
Mercedes says
I am with your daughter in that I love anything cookies and cream flavored so I know that I would love these! Not to mention how soft and fluffy they look!
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says
warm and gooey is the best, these look divine Jocelyn!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you Emily!! 🙂
Tieghan says
Nothing beats a good old cookie, but add oreos and you are golden!! These look awesome!
Amanda says
Looks like the perfect combination to me! These look amazing 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you Amanda!! 🙂
DessertForTwo says
I’m pretty sure I have to make these for my husband’s coworkers! They’ll go crazy for them!
Marcie says
These cookies look fantastic, Jocelyn! I just love cookies and cream anything. 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Marcie!! 🙂
Sarah @ Miss CandiQuik says
Yum! These could be very dangerous in my house…
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yessss, that’s why I’m glad my family devoured them before I did major damage!! 😉
Renee @ Two in the Kitchen says
I could definitely inhale a bunch of these!! i love your cake mix cookies!! They turn out so soft and delicious!
Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says
I’m loving these cookies. I’m not a big fan of eating oreos plain… don’t ask why…. but love the flavor. Thinking this could be a good combination for me to try.
Niki says
Made these tonight, used the cookie dough Oreos I had on hand. They were a big hit with this family.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
That’s awesome to hear!! 🙂
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Laura!! 🙂
Graham @ Glazed & Confused says
Nothing better to add to cookie dough than even more cookies! These look amazing!
Layla @ Brunch Time Baker says
This is such a great twist on a wonderful classic!! Pass some down!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Layla!! 🙂
Kelly says
I can never turn down cookies and cream either and I love how soft these cookies turned out – they look amazing!
Shaina says
I love using cake mix to make cookies! Never used cream cheese before though, will do next time!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Definitely try it, it’s beyond amazing!! 😉
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I am always obsessed with cookies!! Especially when they are cookies and cream!
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
These cookies are amazing! I love how simple they are and that you made them with a cake mix! I’ve never actually tried cake mix cookies – I need to get on that stat! Also is that “paper” a napkin/paper towel? Too cute!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
It’s a napkin! I found them at targets dollar spot when school started! 🙂
Emily @ Life on Food says
I can only imagine that these are fantastic cookies. I am obsessed with Oreos. Yum yum!
Marti says
These look amazing! Cake and cookies all in one…Yum! 🙂
Marti
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thank you Marti!! 🙂
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion says
Cookies are amazing! I have to make them someday.
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
These need to get in my belly RIGHT NOW!
All the chocolate…the cookies..the cream.
Dead
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha! Thanks girl!! 🙂
Mary Frances says
I can usually take or leave cookies, but these look beyond amazing! Cake mix cookies have been on to do list for forever. Oreos and chocolate chips – what is not to love?!
Jenn @ Once Upon a Tier says
These cookies look so amazing, Jocelyn! I love the notebook paper napkins!! Where did you get them??
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I found them at Targets dollar spot when school started!! 🙂 I just adore that section!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
These cookies are just brilliant Jocelyn! They look amazing!
dina says
they look delish!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Dina!! 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says
Heehee I always have cookie dreams, no matter if I’m eating healthy or bad foods. 😉 And now I’ll be dreaming of these cookies and cream cookies! So much chocolate and cookie flavor, I must make these immediately! 😀
shawn @ IWYD says
My husband would swoon over these! He loves cookies and cream ANYTHING! YUM!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha, thanks girl!! 🙂
Teresa says
These look and sound wonderful! Another recipe I’ve got to put on my “to bake” list! Thanks for sharing.
Chels R. says
My sister love cookies and cream and anything oreo related. I’ve had cookies on the brain too. I went with Josh to an event last night and I ate 3 white chocolate macadamia nut cookies. 3!!!! What was I thinking? Bad, bad, bad! They were so good though. I only regret it a little bit this morning.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha!! That’s usually what I tell myself after I’ve indulged a little more than I should!! 🙂 In the moment, it’s sooo worth it though!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees} says
Oh my goodness I LOVE cookies and cream candy bars! I bet these are just as wonderful if not more so!
Karen Taht says
Not sure it was a good idea to follow your blog Jocelyn… You are seriously bad for my waistline!! I made a batch of these cookies today and they are fabulous! Thanks for the new ideas!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Haha!! Thanks for following Karen!! 😉 Love that they turned out for you!
Wendy says
I think I better start a separate board for pinning just Cookie and Cream desserts! They always catch my eye because it is such a favorite flavor at our house!! Pinned and on the “make asap” list. Thanks, Jocelyn. 🙂
Tonia says
Looks amazing and those notebook napkins are the cutest thing ever!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Thanks Tonia!! 🙂
Kristen Duke says
I LOVE cake mix cookies! These look so yummy – definitely pinning to make these soon!
Dan says
These seem delicious. What is the texture of the cooled cookie? Is it like a Toll House cookie or is it light like a cookie made with more egg whites? Hopefully I’ve explained the question well enough. I’m just not a fan of a cookie that’s too airy and was wondering before I headed into the kitchen. They look great! Thank you for any advice and for sharing.
Jocelyn Brubaker says
These are very delicious. They are definitely not a light airy cookie. They are a little heavier and dense. Definitely give them a try…I think you will like them!
Kim of Mo'Betta says
This recipe has gone nuts on Pinterest! It has been pinned from my board over 6000 times! Congrats 🙂 And I’m really craving cookies and oreos now….thanks for that. Ha!
CP says
Your recipe looks great but I was wondering what kind of cake mix you were talking about was one of those packeted Betty Crocker or Greens? And do you make them per the packets instructions or just add the dry mix?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I usually use a Pillsbury box cake mix. Do not make them using the directions on the box. This recipe only uses the dry mix. I hope you enjoy the cookies.
Michelle I says
I realize this is an old post but I just found your blog and can’t wait to try these cookies! The question about brand of cake mix is a good one because the amount of cake mix per box is different by manufacturer. Pillsbury is smallest at 15.25 oz per
Package. Duncan and Betty Crocker are an oz more at 16.25. Could make a difference in baking and texture! Can’t wait to try this!!!
Jocelyn says
Actually it really doesn’t make a difference in the cookies, so feel free to use whatever brand you like. I usually get the Pillsbury cake mixes though.
Shirley says
These cookies should be named, “The best cookie you’ll ever eat COOKIE.” Made them as directed for church and they were absolutely wonderful. Not the prettiest cookie lol but taste divine 🙂
Thanks so much!
Kait says
I’ve had this recipe saved for quite some time now and I finally decided to make it on a whim — I can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner! From the first bite, I was hooked. So. Freakin. GOOD!!!
Alex says
love this and so many of your other recipes. Also really admire the layout and design of this blog. Thanks for the inspiration!
I actually also have a cookie recipe on my new blog. Any tips to improve would be welcome!
http://kitchenbeat.co.uk/white-chocolate-cranberry-cookies/
Morgan says
Made these cookies for a big family dinner, and was really depressed when they wouldn’t set, even after baking for 14 minutes. Left them out over night and the next morning, they were magically transformed into soft, but not too soft, perfect cookies. And they were a huge hit, so yummy! Thank you for recipe, I’m sure I will use again and again!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Hi, Morgan. I am so glad they turned out for you. Yes, these cookies are very soft when they first come out of the oven, but they set up so nicely after they cool. I was a little worried when I read you cooked them 14 minutes, because I never do longer than 9 minutes. Glad to hear they still tasted great! 🙂
Lauren says
Hi! These are my new favorites! I did have a quick question – am I supposed to use milk chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips? I think I have made it both ways but I was just wondering what you recommended. Thanks!
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Yay for new cookie favorites!! I usually only buy semi sweet chips, but really any chocolate chip will work in these.
Pallavi says
Made a batch of these for my acappella team. Needless to say this group of college kids loved them! I decided to use mint oreos for a bit of a holiday variation, turned out perfect! No one could believe they were homemade. Make these cookies!! Such as an awesome recipe that you can customize and change up.
ericka says
Can this dough be frozen for later use?
Jocelyn Brubaker says
I have never frozen this dough before, and I don’t think freezing cream cheese works very well. Sorry!
Bethany says
These look AMAZING! Planning to make these for a superbowl party this weekend! I was just wondering if you use milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips??
Jocelyn Brubaker says
Oh, those are good cookies! I usually always use semi-sweet or dark in my treats, but you can use whatever you like or have on hand. I hope you like them!
Noelle says
These are the best cookies. I made a few modifications. I use chocolate chips instead the white chocolate chips. I also use Andes Peppermint Crunch Baking Chips in half of the cookies. I store them in an air tight container with a piece of bread to keep them soft.
Nina says
These look amazing, I can’t wait to try them. Personally, I’m not a huge fan of white chocolate so I usually use vanilla chips as a substitute – I’m thinking these would work perfectly in this recipe!
Claire says
I just made these cookies and they turned out absolutely perfectly! I followed your directions exactly the timing and they the perfect cookie consistency of crispy on the outside and gooey inside. Thanks so much for the awesome recipe!
Ellie says
I am obsessed with these!!
Desiree says
I can’t remember if I’ve commented before but it would be an injustice if I didn’t so here I go (maybe again!). These cookies are shamazing. I have made them countless times now because people (especially my brother and husband) keep asking me too. I also made them for my Church Youth Group who ran off with them in 5 seconds lol. Not to mention a million people have asked me for the recipe. The only bad thing is I wish I had come up with it hehehe:) Thank you so much for sharing I will be making these until forever!
Neils says
I bought yellow cake mix…..will that work taste wise?
Jocelyn says
I think it will be just fine. There is so much cookie and chocolate chip goodness in the cookies, that I don’t think it will make a difference if it is a white or yellow mix. Keep me posted on how you like them!
Neils says
Cookies were AWESOME!!! Huge success and the yellow cake mix worked just fine!! Yumm
Liz W says
I’m disappointed in these cookies. I baked them for 9 minutes. They didn’t look done, but I followed your directions because you said they wouldn’t. I let them sit on the pan for 3 minutes then transferred them to wax paper to finish cooling. I waited until they were completely cooled then took a bite of one and…they are not done inside! I feel like I just wasted my time and 36 cookies.
Jocelyn says
I am so sorry to hear that you didn’t like the cookies, Liz. We make these and versions of these all the time, and we never bake them longer. Everyone does have different taste preferences though. I hope you saved them and give them another chance today…they really are amazing!
C'Asia says
This is my fav recipe ever! I loved the cream cheese addition. What would I need to add to make this into cupcakes instead?
Jocelyn says
I would just make the cupcakes following the cake mix directions. Add the cookie crumbs before putting them in cupcake liners.
Jacki says
Hi Jocelyn,
These cookies look amazing! I am going to bake them soon. I was wondering about storage after these cookies are baked. Do the cooked cookies need to be refrigerated since there is cream cheese in them? How long do they typically last in an airtight container?
Thank you!
Jocelyn says
I just store them in a sealed container on the counter. There is no need to refrigerate them. They usually last a few days here…I think if I didn’t have kids eating them they would last 5-6 days. I hope you enjoy them!
Katie says
These are my new favorite! I have made them twice now and both times they were a HUGE hit. They stay soft in a sealed container, no need for the slice of bread like with regular chocolate chip cookies.
The second time I made them, my family made them into ice cream sandwiches with cookies & cream ice cream! SO GOOD!!
I cannot wait to try some of your other recipes! Thank you!
Jocelyn says
Yay! I am so glad to hear that your family enjoyed them so much! And I love the ice cream sandwich idea 🙂
Janna says
I’m still fairly new to cooking and baking, so maybe this is a dumb question? Do you do 8 tablespoons of melted butter, or 8 tablespoons of butter, that you then melt? Thanks! These sound delicious! I want to make them for my co-workers, as a Christmas treat.
Jocelyn says
A stick of butter is 8 Tablespoons…I just melt that. I hope you enjoy the cookies!!!
Terri says
Hhmmm… melted butter… I just made this recipe, and missed that. I carefully softened my butter in the microwave, and they turned out ok! I was wondering why the need to refrigerate (which I did anyway), now I know why! Anyway, I was searching comments to find out how to store them until a bake sale in 2 days, looks like they’ll be fine in the ziplock baggies I packed them in. (I wasn’t sure because of the cream cheese. ) BTW, I made a second batch to use up the other half of the cream cheese block, but used a chocolate cake mix instead and mixed in peanut butter chips and mini Reese’s pieces. the yield was less because I couldn’t come up with an alternative to the 2 cups of Oreo crumbs, but they also turned out great!
Alyssa says
I’ve been making these cookies for a while and they are always a hit!! I have a question though. How many days prior can I make the dough and leave it in the fridge? Thank you!
Jocelyn says
I think you could make it a few days before and just keep it in a tightly sealed container. I’m so glad to hear the cookies are always a hit!
Emily says
Oreos are one of my favorites! These cookies look delicious!
Stephanie says
Would it be okay to use whipped cream cheese instead of regular?
Jocelyn says
I have never actually tried it with the whipped cream cheese, so I can’t say for sure how it will work. If you try it, let me know!
Carol says
Jocelyn,
Is there anything else you’d recommend in place of the cream cheese? The person I want to make these for is not a cream cheese lover (weird, right?). You think yogurt or sour cream might work w/o changing the flavor you’ve created too much?
Jocelyn says
You don’t actually taste the cream cheese in these cookies. It just adds a soft puffy texture to the cookies. You might be able to substitute 1/4 cup sour cream in place of it, but I haven’t tried it to say for sure.
Carol says
Thank you. I’ll use it as written and just keep my mouth shut about the ingredients 😉 I find for those self proclaimed ‘picky types’ – they don’t usually realize when the “offending” ingredient is actually used!! LOL!
Thanks again for the reply~
Carol
Connie Luedtke says
They look delicious. Can’t wait to make them.
Kim says
How big did you make your cookies? A tablespoon or two?
Jocelyn says
I didn’t measure them….I just grabbed balls of dough and rolled them into 36 even balls. You can also do 24 even dough balls and bake them for 10 minutes.
Vanessa says
I made these and they were amazing! Instead of chocolate chips I used Hershey’s cookies n creme drops. Thanks for the recipe! Excited to try other combinations!
Sara says
I know you are supposed to refrigerate these for 30 minutes but how do they do for longer than that? Like overnight?
Jocelyn says
They are fine if you refrigerate them longer. I usually make the dough and then forget about it because I get busy doing other things. Let me know how you like them 🙂
Miranda says
I made these and they are amazing!! I didn’t have to tweak the recipe like most of the other Pinterest recipes. I usually make a trial batch before I bring them to a get together, but these were perfect the first time! Thank you so much, they were the talk of the party and I will definitely make them again!!
Jocelyn says
Woo hoo! Yay for recipes that work the first time! These are one of our absolutely favorite cookies here, so I am so glad you liked them too!!!
Kim says
My 9 year old son made these last week for his Creating with a Mix 4H project. He won First Place PLUS Reserve Grand Champion!!
He only needed 3 to turn in and the other 33 here at home were gone in ONE DAY! He already has a request to make more for his grandparents. There cookies are delicious.
Kim says
*These cookies. 🙂
Jocelyn says
Woo hoo! Congrats to your son! Glad everyone liked the cookie recipe! It’s a favorite here for sure!
Valerie Wolberg says
Just made these very good and easy to do. Thank-you for sharing.
Crystal says
Any idea if these cookies would last if they were shipped overseas? I have a loved one who is currently in Afghanistan, and I’d love to send him a care package with these in it. The last package took 2 weeks to arrive. Any idea if these would go bad in that amount of time if packaged in an airtight container?
Jocelyn says
These cookies do stay soft for days! They have never lasted 2 weeks in our house, so I can’t say for sure. I think if you packed them in an airtight container, I think it’s possible though.
Johnna says
These look like such a great treat! Can’t go wrong with cookies and cream in anything.
Cheryl @ Pook's Pantry says
How Fun! I’m sure the kiddos love these!
Megan @ MegUnprocessed says
Looks great! Kids will love this treat!
Lane & Holly @ With Two Spoons says
I love, love, love how simple these sound!
lauren says
ummmm I just made these and hate you. where have these cookies been all my life, wow! so good. and let me just say that I believe the dough is the best dough I have ever tasted. kudos!
Jocelyn says
Hahahaha! I know that feeling…I hate myself every time I make them! Then I try to pack them in the kid’s lunches quickly because otherwise I eat the entire batch!
Carmen says
Question – I have a trip where I want to make these to take on the road – since they have cream cheese will they keep fresh on the road without refrigeration?
Jocelyn says
These do not need to be refrigerated. They stay soft for days if you keep them in a tightly sealed container. Have fun on your trip and enjoy the cookies!
Michelle I says
Realize this is an old post but just saw the video and it shows softened butter and recipe calls for melted butter. Could you clarify which is correct. I think the different versions would produce different textures in the baked cookie. Thanks, I am looking forward to making this!
Jocelyn says
You can actually use either melted or softened because after the dough is mixed up you are going to refrigerate it until the dough is chilled again. I like to use softened butter though because then it doesn’t take as long to chill. Thank you for letting me know I had two different things written down. I went ahead and fixed the recipe to say softened. I hope you enjoy the cookies!!!
Michelle says
Thanks for the super fast reply to an old post – that is awesome!! That butter explanation makes sense!
I made them with melted butter and they were a hit! Thanks for the unique and yummy recipe!!!
Jocelyn says
Yay! I am so glad you liked them 🙂
Jean says
I just made these…..yummy and easy…I love to bake so THANK YOU
Ayesha says
Hi, these cookies are absolutely amazing! But I was wondering if I’d be able to freeze any leftover dough? And for how long?
Jocelyn says
I’m not sure about freezing this dough because it has the cream cheese in it. You could always make the extra dough and then freeze the cookies.
Jean Vaughn says
Hello can these cookies be frozen….if so how do I do it before or after I cook them…THANK YOU..I have cooked them before and they are awesome
Jocelyn says
I would freeze them after you make and cool them. I’m so glad to hear you have made them before and liked them!
Natalie says
YUM!!!
Yenesis says
I LOVE these cookies !! So delicious anddd to make it better I made them with cannabutter , amazing !
Jesyka says
yum I…thanks for the tips I made it with my daughter and it was fun and yummy
LK says
I love these cookies!! Usually I make them with milk chocolate chips. Would semi sweet be better? Thanks!!
Jocelyn says
It all depends on what chocolate chips you prefer. I usually make them with dark chocolate chips, but that’s what I like. I’m glad you are enjoying this recipe 🙂
Melly says
Hello (: can I know whats the ingredient needed for cake mix?
Jocelyn says
It’s a store bought cake mix 🙂
Aminath says
Vanilla cake mix can you elaborate I don’t want to use those box ones
Jocelyn says
It’s a store bought cake mix. I usually use Pillsbury.
Muhaini says
U mentioned 1 vanilla cake mixed… what’s d quantity? Is it 250gm. In d video looks like 1 bar of butter and 1 bar of cheese… does the recipe list the correct amount of butter and cheese? I’m try to make for the festive
Jocelyn says
The recipe has the correct amounts you need to make one batch of cookies. The cake mix is a store bought mix like Pillsbury.
Ashley says
I’m in the process of making these right now! I used French vanilla cake mix by better Crocker. Couldn’t find just a vanilla one. I have the dough in the fridge chilling right now! I will let everyone know how they turn out. Super excited!!
Jocelyn says
Yup, any cake mix will work in this recipe. I hope you enjoy the cookies. They are our daughter’s absolute favorite cookie 🙂
Ethan says
Would I be able to use a yellow cake mix in stead of vanilla. Isn’t the o my difference is they use the yokes?
Jocelyn says
Yes, you can use any flavor of cake mix you like.
Arif says
How many gram of cake mix require for this recipe? ????
Jocelyn says
I usually use a 15.25 ounce Pillsbury cake mix which is 432 grams. I hope that helps.
Shannon says
How long do you bake them?
Jocelyn says
The recipe says to bake them for 10 minutes in step 5. I hope you enjoy the cookies!
Mickey says
It would have been helpful to put the receipe further up. Had to flip thru a lot of pages on you site, then sign up for pintrest, and still couldnt find it!! Wasnt o the video either. Last chance I looked the entire (quite long) post on fb. Just saying.
Jocelyn says
You shouldn’t have had to go through many pages to get to the recipe. And you definitely don’t have to sign up for anything like Pinterest to get to the recipes either. It’s as easy as opening a blog page and scrolling down below a few pictures to find the printable card.
Joei Lopes says
Is it salted or unsalted butter?
Jocelyn says
You can honestly use either. I generally always use unsalted though.
Angie Casterlin says
Two questions:
1. Are the cookies cake like or soft, most chewy?
2. Mailing these to my Army son is lives across the country. Do they stay fresh for awhile?
Jocelyn says
These cookies are soft and puffy, no chewy, but not really cake like either. They definitely stay soft and fresh for days, so they are great for mailing. I hope your son enjoys them!!!
Jess says
Can you taste the cream cheese in the cookies? If so, can it be omitted?
Jocelyn says
You cannot taste the cream cheese in the cookies. It just adds a soft texture that is amazing!!
Michelle says
Do you always recommend using cookies as one of the mix-ins? Say I wasted to do a strawberry cake, with white chocolate chips. Would I use 3 cups of white chocolate chips, or find a cookie that would work with my cake flavor?
Jocelyn says
You don’t have to use cookies for a mix in. Sometimes I do a mixture of candy or chocolate chips instead. Like in these Chocolate Candy Cookies. https://insidebrucrewlife.com/chocolate-candy-cookies/ I do think that 3 cups of chips would be way to much for that amount of batter though.
Danielle says
If I made these cookies on a Sunday for a Friday party will they still be good in a air tight container or do you recommend freezing them ?
Jocelyn says
I think they would be fine as long as the container is tightly sealed. Cake mix cookies are always the ones I choose to mail because they do stay soft for days. I hope you enjoy the cookies!!!
Chelsea Ramirez says
At what temperature do you bake these cookies? Also how long?
Jocelyn says
All of this info is in the recipe card. Step 1 says to preheat the oven to 350 degrees, and step 5 says to bake the cookies for 10 minutes. I hope that helps and that you enjoy the cookies!!!
Jen says
The “print recipe” link doesn’t give me the option to actually print it. Has that feature been taken down?
Jocelyn says
I just checked and was able to print that recipe from the link in the recipe card. You might need to check your printer settings to make sure it is set up to print right.
Lisa says
Can I freeze these after their baked?
Jocelyn says
As long as they are completely cooled, you should be able to freeze these just fine. I hope you enjoy the cookies!
Karen says
Made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were sooo popular! I was sort of expecting them to be overpoweringly sweet with the Oreos and two kinds of chocolate chips, but they were actually just perfect and so deliciously soft! Great recipe and super easy as well ????????
Jocelyn says
Yay! I am so glad you liked them and they were a hit at the party. They are one of my daughters absolute favorite cookies 🙂
kara says
hi, curious to know if you prefer to use semi sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate ? thank you!
Jocelyn says
I actually prefer dark chocolate chips, but also use semi-sweet chips a lot of the times too! I hope you enjoy the cookies!
Naomi Wiebe says
These cookies were good, not great. Expensive ingredients for a cookie that didn’t WOW me. The bake time (10 minutes) was accurate. I’d suggest making the balls a little bigger and then flattening them slightly, before they go into the oven.
Unfortunately if you’re not a fan of the flavor of a cake mix, these cookies are going to be a bit overpowering. Nice to have on ice-cream, probably won’t bother making again.
Ashley p says
How long can you keep the dough in the fridge for the cookies and cream cookies?
Jocelyn says
It should keep for a few days in the refrigerator. I know I’ve left it for at least 2 days before baking it. I hope you enjoy the cookies.
Holly says
These were mentioned in an article in Runner’s World as an athlete’s favorite cookie in college! So, I gotta give them a try. Curious…do you ever make them as bar cookies instead of scooping out dough balls?
Jocelyn says
No way! That’s so cool that they were/are someone’s favorite and they talked about it in an interview. I had no idea! I hope you do give them a try, as they are one of our top favorite cookies in our house. Although, I have never tried baking them as bar cookies. I’m sure it would work, but I can’t give you an exact time for it. Keep me posted if you try it that way.
Kara Marykuca says
Do you just smash real oreo cookies to get the cookie chunks? Or do you buy oreo cookie chunks that just have the cookie and no icing?
Jocelyn says
I just bought Oreo cookies and chopped them up with a knife. Go ahead and leave the frosting them. I hope you enjoy the cookies!
Liszt says
Yummy
Sarah says
I have made these several times! My family and friends absolutely love them! Thank you for this recipe❤️
simarn sharma says
😀 I love these! Those chocolate cookies cream cookies are brilliant! I’m not going to show my hubby this post, I’m just going to make some and stick them in his lunch box as a surprise, heeee! Nice one 😉
Mary says
Hey Jocelyn, Yummy cookie! I am a great chocolate and cookie lover. When I saw your blog I started preparing the Chocolate chip cookies. I followed your instructions and the cookie was turned out to be super delicious. Loved your recipe.Thank you for sharing.
Jocelyn says
Yay! I am so excited to hear you tried this cookie recipe. It’s a favorite in our house! Thank you for stopping back in and leaving a comment.