Line a small cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy and sugar has dissolved.

Gently fold in the crushed Oreos.

Scoop the cheesecake mixture into 16 portions, then place them on the prepared baking sheet.

Freeze until firm.

Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.

Add egg yolks and vanilla, mixing until pale and fluffy.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.

Scoop the dough into 16 portions, then flatten each and place a frozen cheesecake ball in the center.

Enclose the cheesecake ball with the cookie dough and roll into a ball.

Roll each cookie dough ball in granulated sugar.

Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets and bake 6 cookies at a time for 10-11 minutes.

Let the cookies cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serve and enjoy!