Description
A simple and delicious recipe to make homemade Oreos with crisp chocolate cookies and creamy sweet filling, customizable and fresh from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature (for filling)
- 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, at room temperature (for filling)
- 1 and 3/4 cups confectioners’ sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and combine to form dough.
- Roll dough into 2 teaspoon-sized balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten to 1.5 inches diameter.
- Chill dough on baking sheets in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes until edges are set and tops crack slightly. Cool on sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- For filling, beat softened butter and shortening until creamy.
- Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth and fluffy.
- Assemble Oreos by spreading filling on one cookie and sandwiching with another. Press gently to spread filling evenly.
Notes
- Do not overmix dough to avoid tough cookies.
- Chilling dough helps cookies keep shape while baking.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Cookie scoop helps make uniform-sized cookies.
- Try adding sea salt on cookies before baking to enhance chocolate flavor.
- Experiment with flavored extracts in filling such as mint or almond.
- Store Oreos in airtight container, separated with parchment paper, in a cool dry place or refrigerated for longer freshness.
- Freeze for extended storage and thaw before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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