What is a cookies and cream bar made of?

A classic cookies and cream bar combines a vanilla-based dough—usually like a blondie or soft cookie—with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreos. Some versions include cream cheese for softness and mini chocolate or white chocolate chips for added texture.

Are cookies and cream just white chocolate?

Not quite. While white chocolate is often used in cookies and cream–flavored candy bars, the flavor comes from a combo of crushed chocolate cookies and a creamy, sweet base. In baked bars, the creaminess usually comes from butter and sugar, sometimes with cream cheese added for richness.

When did the cookies and cream Hershey bar come out?

The Hershey's Cookies 'n' Creme Bar was first introduced in 1994 . It became an instant favorite thanks to its creamy white chocolate base filled with crunchy cookie bits. Our recipe is a home-baked nod to that nostalgic treat.

What are the ingredients in Cookies and Cream Hershey bar?

The Hershey's version typically includes ingredients like sugar, vegetable oils, nonfat milk, cookie bits (made from cocoa), milk fat, and soy lecithin. Our homemade take uses simple baking staples—like flour, butter, sugar, Oreos, and cream cheese—for a fresher, more wholesome bite.

Cookies and Cream Bar – 1 Soft Treat Everyone Loves

Description

Soft, chewy cookies and cream bars made with cream cheese, brown sugar, and lots of Oreo chunks. Perfect for parties or a sweet homemade gift.

Ingredients

Scale

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

4 oz cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1 egg + 1 yolk

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

12 crushed Oreo cookies

1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 pan with parchment.

2. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugars until fluffy.

3. Add egg, yolk, and vanilla; mix until combined.

4. Stir in flour, baking soda, and salt until just mixed.

5. Fold in Oreo chunks and mini chocolate chips.

6. Spread batter evenly in the pan.

7. Bake 25–30 minutes or until golden and just set.

8. Cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.

Let cool fully before cutting to keep clean edges.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 280
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 190mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: cookies and cream bar, Oreo dessert, cookie bars