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.
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.
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!
No Bake Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake Cookies
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.
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chocolate candy cane cheesecake cookies
Chocolate Candy Cane Cheesecake Cookies
Chocolate candy cane cheesecake cookies
sowmya says
Fun Holiday Treats.... I love all the ingredients 🙂 Looks delicious
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Sowmya!
Liz says
I think I have those candy cane Kisses in my pantry!!! My kids would be thrilled with these cookie balls! So festive...and delicious!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Liz! Enjoy!
Lail | With A Spin says
How fun to get the kids involved in making these scrumptious cookies. I glad to able to see the post. For some reason, the last three times I tried, the post wasn't loading for me to comment 🙁
Denise Browning says
Thanks for your persistence, Lail! I do apologize for the inconvinience...
Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says
These are adorable! Great treat for Christmas!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Anna!!!! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
Gintare @Gourmantine says
Such cute cookies for Christmas and seriously perfect for getting children involved! I bet they'd make great favors too!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Gintare!!!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
Love these cute little bites! I am sure it was so much fun for your kids to make these cookies! You're a great mom in addition to being a very talented chef!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Julia! You are so nice... xx
Sarah & Arkadi says
These cookies look so cool! Thank you!
Denise Browning says
My pleasure, Sarah & Arkadi!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
I'm so happy that I stopped by today. These little cookies would be perfect to serve at one of my Christmas parties…I think everyone would love them.
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Karen! I am happy that you have stopped by...
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
Ohhhhh so cute! I love that your girls are making together. I can imagine the lovely time mommy and daughters have. 🙂 I haven't tried candy cane kiss, and it's great that you showed us this wonderful holiday treat!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, Nami! My children and I always have a great time cooking together and bonding...
John@Kitchen Riffs says
These look so flavorful! And pretty easy, too. What a fun recipe - thanks so much!
Denise Browning says
Thanks, John!