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    Published: Dec 2, 2013 · Modified: Sep 7, 2022 by Denise Browning · "This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission." · 65 Comments

    No Bake Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake Cookies


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    Christmas is already ringing its bells... And we will be preparing both traditional and innovative favorite treats to celebrate this meaningful holiday!! I am sharing with you today my new fave American treat: No Bake Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake Cookies... Yummmm!!!!

    These cheesecake cookies are my new favorite because they don't require baking, the flavors are Christmasy, and they are festive and quick to prepare. Do you get it? It is not every day that you find a treat like this... Hon, they are the ultimate treat! 😉

    Above all,  there is a meaning behind the German candy cane, a red and white cane-shaped hard candy stick flavored with peppermint, and associated with Christmas. Its shape resembles the canes of the shepherds who visited the baby Jesus, while its colors resemble both the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross (red) and his sinless life (white). The candy cane tradition started in 1672, and then spread from its origins in Germany to other parts of Europe,  and subsequently, to the United States.  

    No Bake Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake Cookies

    Our cookies, as our chocolate cookie roll ups and this peppermint chocolate cake,  are a great holiday cooking project for children! Mine had a lot of fun mixing, rolling into balls, and decorating them while learning about the candy cane tradition. I am sure that yours will, too.

    My children making cookies...

    With these chocolate candy cane cheesecake cookies, we are also commemorating Roxana's Chocolate Party this month. As you can see below this post, our group prepared many fantastic Christmas cookies especially for you.

    Later, I also intend to present a typical Brazilian cookie recipe that is a favorite of mine. I will withhold its name for now because it will be a beautiful surprise for you!

    What are your favorite cookies? I'd love to hear about it...

    See ya soon in the kitchen!

     

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    No Bake Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake Cookies

    The ultimate Christmas cookies: No bake, scrumptious, and festive!
    Prep Time 1 hour 5 minutes
    Cook Time 4 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour 9 minutes
    Servings 20
    Author Denise Browning

    Ingredients

    • For the Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake Cookies:
    • 20 chocolate sandwich cookies with cream filling (such as Oreo) or any other chocolate cookie of your choice
    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened, half of an 8-oz. package
    • 3-4 tablespoons finely chopped candy cane
    • 20 Hershey's candy cane flavored kisses
    • For the Dark Chocolate Glaze:
    • 2 cups dark, milk or semisweet chocolate chips (according to your preference)
    • 1-¼ tablespoons vegetable oil
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • For the White Chocolate Glaze:
    • ½ cup white chocolate
    • 2 teaspoon shortening
    • ¼ cup heavy cream heated
    • To Decorate:
    • Sweetened coconut flakes
    • Candy cane sprinkles (red)

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a food processor, pulse the cookies until obtaining fine crumbs (texture of flour). Add the cream cheese and continue pulsing until the mixture is well combined.
    • Using your hands, shape the cookie mixture into 1-inch balls. Then, make a hole in the center of each ball and insert one candy cane kiss into the middle. Roll the cookie again to reshape into balls. Arrange them in rows on the prepared baking pan and place in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
    • To make the dark chocolate glaze: Place both the chocolate and oil into a medium microwavable bowl. Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals (100% power), stirring between each interval, until fully melted. Stir in the vanilla. Using a spoon, dip the cookie balls in the melted chocolate, remove, and let them rest on a baking sheet on a rack in the freezer for about 20 minutes or until dark chocolate glaze solidifies.
    • After this, prepare the white chocolate glaze: Place white chocolate and shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring. Repeat process until chocolate is completely melted. If you want a thinner glaze, stir in ¼ cup of heated heavy cream to thin the mixture.
    • Using a teaspoon, spoon melted white chocolate glaze on top of each cookie ball, place coconut flakes on top of half of the cookies and decorate the other half with candy cane sprinkles, or any sprinkles of your choice. Let chocolate candy cane cheesecake cookies rest in the freezer for about 20 minutes until white chocolate glaze sets. Place chocolate candy cane cheesecake cookies carefully into bonbon cups and serve.
      chocolate candy cane cheesecake cookies in bonbon cups

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    Comments

    1. Dedy@Dentist Chef says

      November 28, 2013 at 9:40 pm

      5 stars
      What a great sweet bites, i guess the making process is much more fun then!
      great job!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 10:02 am

        Thanks a lot, Dedy!

        Reply
    2. Little Cooking Tips says

      November 29, 2013 at 3:53 am

      5 stars
      Yummy yummy yummy! Thank you Denise, they really look delicious! 🙂

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        November 29, 2013 at 8:36 am

        Thank you, Little Cooking Tips, for stopping by!

        Reply
    3. Sugar et al says

      November 29, 2013 at 5:12 am

      5 stars
      Totally delicious and such a fun thing to make with kids. Love how pretty they look!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 10:07 am

        Thanks, my dear! Mine had a lot of fun making these...

        Reply
    4. Daniela says

      November 29, 2013 at 8:12 am

      Your kids look so cute when preparing the candies.
      Love the sweet treat ,simple and delicious looking!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 10:08 am

        Thanks, Daniela! My eldest daughter loves these cookies...

        Reply
    5. Ash-foodfashionparty says

      December 02, 2013 at 9:42 am

      Lovely my dear. Your little ones are so adorable making these lovely treats. Definitely a must try and I can't wait for your brazilian cookie.
      I am going to make our traditional butter cookies which I happen to love.
      Happy Monday girl.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 10:01 am

        Thanks so much, Ash! Have a lovely week!!!! I am looking forward to see your delish butter cookies!

        Reply
    6. Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com says

      December 02, 2013 at 10:12 am

      Oh wow - these are gorgeous and they look totally delicious!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 10:17 am

        Thanks, dear! My afamily and I love these cookies... 🙂

        Reply
    7. Deb says

      December 02, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      I'm gearing up for holiday baking and finding a simple yet scrumptious cookie recipe is just what this busy baker needs! A splendid holiday treat!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 3:46 pm

        Thanks, Deb! No bake treats are my kind of treat...:)

        Reply
    8. Coffee and Crumpets says

      December 02, 2013 at 1:31 pm

      You had me at no bake! These are so cute Denise! I love seeing the girls helping. Give them my love xx

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 3:47 pm

        Thanks, Nazneen! I will...

        Reply
    9. Raymund says

      December 02, 2013 at 2:45 pm

      5 stars
      This is a really good giveaway idea this Christmas, thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 3:47 pm

        Thanks, Raymund! This is a great holiday gift indeed...

        Reply
    10. Mi Vida en un Dulce says

      December 02, 2013 at 6:29 pm

      This is a great idea Denise, so easy to make, and we can do it our kids. By the way your girls are lovely.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks, Nydia! They had a great time helping me to make these cookies (and eating them too)... 🙂

        Reply
    11. The Café Sucre Farine says

      December 02, 2013 at 7:04 pm

      Your girls are so precious Denise and they look like they're taking their work very seriously 🙂 These cheesecake cookies sound amazing, I'm crazy for chocolate and peppermint!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 02, 2013 at 7:05 pm

        Thanks, Chris! They love to cook with me...We made a lot of cookies together this past holiday.

        Reply
    12. Dionne Baldwin says

      December 02, 2013 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      Hooray for no bake! These look like they would satisfy my sweet tooth! I'm excited to give these a try. I don't really have a favorite but I am a big fan of cookies! This is definitely my time of year.

      I hope you are having a good week!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 03, 2013 at 7:12 am

        Thanks, Dionne! As you, I also love many types of cookies too.

        Reply
    13. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

      December 02, 2013 at 9:36 pm

      I love chocolate and peppermint, a definite winner!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 03, 2013 at 7:12 am

        Me too, Cyndy! Thanks for stopping by. See ya soon.

        Reply
    14. Juliana says

      December 02, 2013 at 10:46 pm

      There chocolate cookies look fabulous, and yes, they are perfect for the season...
      I love the picture of the girls helping you...so cute.
      Have a beautiful week Denise 😀

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 03, 2013 at 7:13 am

        Thanks, my dear! Wishing you a wonderful week as well... xx

        Reply
    15. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

      December 03, 2013 at 1:39 am

      Oh my goodness so seriously decadent and festive. Perfection.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 03, 2013 at 7:13 am

        Thanks, Karen! See you soon!

        Reply
    16. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

      December 03, 2013 at 10:31 am

      Love those aprons and such deep concentration! And this cookie sounds great, too!

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 03, 2013 at 10:43 am

        Thanks, Abbe! In general, they are very focused when cooking... 🙂

        Reply
    17. cquek says

      December 03, 2013 at 11:18 am

      lovely sweet treats. i love to have all of them

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 03, 2013 at 4:30 pm

        Thank you so much, Cquek! I wish I could send them to you...

        Reply
    18. Abbe @ Abbe's Cooking Antics says

      December 03, 2013 at 12:31 pm

      5 stars
      Ah, I always get so jealous when I pop in here, Denise. You have such wonderful recipes and photographs. Chocolate, Candy Canes, Cheesecake... Cookies... gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous, and so inventive 🙂 I love your girls faces - rolling cookies looks like serious business 😉

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 03, 2013 at 4:32 pm

        Thanks a lot, Abbe! I get jealous of your pasta recipes which are the best! They love to cook so they get very focused!

        Reply
    19. Emily @ Life on Food says

      December 03, 2013 at 8:11 pm

      These are so festive for the holidays.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 03, 2013 at 11:07 pm

        Thanks, Emily!

        Reply
    20. Suzanne says

      December 03, 2013 at 10:44 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea to put the candy cane kiss inside these little truffles and I'm sure the kids had a great time making them.

      Reply
      • Denise Browning says

        December 03, 2013 at 11:07 pm

        Thanks for stopping by, Suzanne! Yes, they did have a great time...

        Reply
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