Whoever came up with the cookies and cream combination is genius! It is an exquisite pairing that can be used in countless recipes. I love how perfectly they compliment each other. Come to think of it, what doesn't cream compliment (everything's better with a bit of cream =)? This cookie is addictive and is sure to curb that sugary chocolaty craving. If you are a real oreo lover, feel free to add a cup of chopped oreos into the dough for extra chocolaty goodness. These cookies remind me of homemade oreo cookies, but they are an upgrade of course =). Enjoy everyone!
PS you may also like to try Cookies and Cream Rice Krispie Treats.
Chocolate Cookies and Cream Cookies
Yields about 3 dozen
Ingredients:
1 (18.3 oz) pkg brownie mix (I used Betty Crocker fudge brownie mix)
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 large eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 recipe vanilla cream frosting, recipe follows
12 Oreos, finely chopped
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a cookie sheet and set aside. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together brownie mix, flour, brown sugar and salt. Add in eggs and milk and stir with a large spoon. Add in melted butter and vanilla and stir until well blended. Spoon dough by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet (you can fit 12 per sheet). Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before frosting. Once cool, frost each cookie and sprinkle with chopped Oreos.
Vanilla Cream Frosting
Ingredients:
4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
6 Tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
Directions:
In a large mixing bowl, with an electric mixer, whip together sugar, butter and cream until fluffy. Stir in vanilla and salt, blend well.
