These Cookies and Cream Cookies made with two kinds of chocolate chips and Oreo cookie chunks is our number one cookie recipe. Cake mix cookies are the perfect dessert for any occasion because they are so easy to make and fun to customize.
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Why These Oreo Cake Cookies Work
For some reason this week I am obsessed with all things cookies. Not just any cookies though. Easy cake mix cookies have become my favorite type of cookie to make.
They are easy to mix up, you can customize them with your favorite mix-ins, and they stay soft and chewy for days.
These cookies and cream cookies made with a cake mix, chocolate chips, and Oreo cookies are one of our daughter's favorite cookies. Of course, anything with cookies and cream is never a bad idea!
What are Cake Mix Cookies?
Cake mix cookies are 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, shredded coconut
- Cookies - Oreos, Nutter Butters, Chips Ahoy, Animal Crackers
- Chocolate Chips - white chocolate, dark chocolate, milk chocolate, butterscotch, peanut butter, mint, peppermint
- Extras - Sprinkles, Nuts, Maraschino Cherries
Ingredients Needed
These cake mix Oreo cookies are so easy to make in minutes with a cake mix and a few other ingredients. Trust me and make a double batch because the cookies and cream goodness will disappear in a hurry.
- Vanilla Cake Mix - You will only be using the dry powdered mix.
- Butter - Set it out ahead of time, so it is soft enough to mix in.
- Egg - Provides the moisture needed to create a soft cookie dough.
- Cream Cheese - The secret ingredient that gives these cake mix cookies a soft and gooey texture.
- Vanilla - Adds a splash of flavor.
- Oreo Cookies - Chop or crush the cookies into chunks. Be careful not to crush them into crumbs when you mix them in.
- Chocolate Chips - A mixture of white chocolate chips and milk chocolate chips is a good combo. Feel free to use whatever you like or have on hand.
Have an extra package of Oreos? Make these chocolate Oreo cookies or these Oreo brownies.
How to make Cookies and Cream Cookies
The dough for these chocolate chip cookies and cream cookies comes together in minutes. Be sure to plan enough time because the dough does need some chill time before baking.
- Mix together the dry cake mix, butter, cream cheese, egg, and vanilla until a soft dough forms.
- Gently stir in chocolate chips and Oreo cookie chunks. Do not over mix.
- Refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 60 minutes. (2 hours is better.)
- Scoop dough into 24 even dough balls, roll into a ball, and bake.
Tips and Tricks
- Adding cream cheese to the batter makes these white cake mix cookies taste like Oreo 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 them out of the oven.
- These easy cookies and creme 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 if they are too puffy. When they cool completely, they will be set up and ready to eat.
Storage Recommendations
You can make the dough for these cookies 1-2 days ahead of time. Keep the dough in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to bake. You can also freeze the dough balls in a freezer bag. Thaw in the fridge before baking.
On the Counter - Store the baked cookies in a tightly sealed container once they have cooled completely.
In the Freezer - Baked cookies can also be made ahead of time and frozen for later. Place cookies in individual bags or in between layers of parchment paper in larger bags or containers. They will keep for 1-2 months in the freezer.
Holiday Variations
These cookies and cream cookies are so easy to customize for different holidays by using colored candies, sprinkles, and different flavors of Oreo cookies.
- Chocolate Mint Cookies - chocolate cake mix, mint Oreos, mint M&Ms
- 4th of July Cookies -vanilla cake mix, Oreo cookies, red white and blue M&Ms and sprinkles
- Chocolate Halloween Cookies - chocolate cake mix, Oreos with orange frosting, Halloween M&M's
- Peppermint Cookies - vanilla cake mix, Oreo cookies, peppermint crunch chips
More Cake Mix Cookies
- Cherry Chip Cake Mix Cookies
- Fluffernutter Cookies
- Candy Cookies
- Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
- Peppermint Patty Cookies
- Kiss Cookies
- Rolo Snickerdoodle Cookies
- PB&J Cookies
- Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies
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Recipe
Cookies and Cream Cookies
These easy 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 unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Oreo cookie chunks
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- 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 60 minutes or longer.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Scoop 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: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 260Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 254mgCarbohydrates: 36gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
This post was first published February 2014. It was updated and republished April 2021.
Kait
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!!!
Shirley
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!
CP
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
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
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
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.
Kim of Mo'Betta
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!
Dan
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
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!
Kristen Duke
I LOVE cake mix cookies! These look so yummy - definitely pinning to make these soon!
Tonia
Looks amazing and those notebook napkins are the cutest thing ever!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Tonia!! 🙂
Wendy
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. 🙂
Karen Taht
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
Haha!! Thanks for following Karen!! 😉 Love that they turned out for you!
Heather {Woods of Bell Trees}
Oh my goodness I LOVE cookies and cream candy bars! I bet these are just as wonderful if not more so!
Chels R.
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
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!
Teresa
These look and sound wonderful! Another recipe I've got to put on my "to bake" list! Thanks for sharing.
shawn @ IWYD
My husband would swoon over these! He loves cookies and cream ANYTHING! YUM!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha, thanks girl!! 🙂
Jess @ On Sugar Mountain
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! 😀
dina
they look delish!
Jocelyn Brubaker
Thanks Dina!! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout
These cookies are just brilliant Jocelyn! They look amazing!
Jenn @ Once Upon a Tier
These cookies look so amazing, Jocelyn! I love the notebook paper napkins!! Where did you get them??
Jocelyn Brubaker
I found them at Targets dollar spot when school started!! 🙂 I just adore that section!!
Mary Frances
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?!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness
These need to get in my belly RIGHT NOW!
All the chocolate...the cookies..the cream.
Dead
Jocelyn Brubaker
Haha! Thanks girl!! 🙂
Ilona @ Ilona's Passion
Cookies are amazing! I have to make them someday.