Description
Indulge in these dense, chewy dessert bars that perfectly marry a rich cream cheese base with the timeless crunch of chocolate sandwich cookies. By incorporating cream cheese into the dough, you achieve a luxurious, bakery-style texture that is balanced by sweet white chocolate chips. This recipe is designed for reliability and decadence, making it the perfect treat for any gathering or satisfying your sweet tooth at home.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 1/4 cups sandwich cookies, roughly chopped
Instructions
Whisk the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl using a hand mixer or stand mixer until completely smooth.
Add the softened butter to the cream cheese and beat until fully combined, scraping the sides of the bowl.
Add both sugars and beat on medium-high speed for two minutes until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the white chocolate chips and chopped sandwich cookies.
Cover the dough and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the flavors to develop and the fats to solidify.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Scoop the dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12 minutes until the edges are set but the center remains slightly soft.
Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese and butter are at true room temperature for the smoothest dough. Do not skip the 2-hour chilling time, as it is crucial for preventing the cookies from spreading too thinly. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 135
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg