Holiday Oreo Cream Cheese Cookies

I love how fast these come together. Who knew cream cheese went with oreos. Well, of course they do. Recipe courtesy of Kim Lange and www.thebakingchocolatess.com. Serving size is approximate depending on size of balls.

• Ready In: 15 hrs 26 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 12 cookies

Ingredients

• 3  ounces cream cheese, softened (use 4 oz if you want more cream cheese flavor)
• 8  tablespoons salted butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1  cup  flour plus 2 tbsp flour
• 10 -12  Oreo cookies, crushed (some larger bits too)
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract

• Optional

•  food coloring, for holidays (I skipped)

Directions

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and then beat in butter.
2. Add sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Add in vanilla and mix.
3. Add a couple drops of holiday food coloring for a festive touch.
4. Add flour gradual,y and mix until well combined.
5. Fold in Oreos, then cover bowl and place in the refrigerator for an hour.
6. Preheat to 375 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. (I didn't line with paper--just used butter wrapper to lightly grease pan, and nothing stuck).
7. Scoop out 2 tablespoons and roll into a 2 inch ball.
8. Place them on your cookie sheet and press down lightly.
9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges will start to brown but the cookie will be soft.
10. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes, then carefully transfer to a cooling rack to finish cooling,.