Mint Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon mint extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 15 mint creme Oreo cookies, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Method

1. 1

   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.

2. 2

   Add the granulated sugar and brown sugar, and beat until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

3. 3

   Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and mint extract until fully combined.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the chopped mint Oreos and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

7. 7

   Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

   30:00 · Chill dough
8. 8

   Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

9. 9

   Scoop the dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions and place on the baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.

10. 10

    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.

    10:00 · Bake cookies
11. 11

    Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

    5:00 · Cool on sheet