Dive into the delightful world of Homemade Oreos, a treat that brings the iconic flavor of cookies and cream right into your kitchen. These cookies capture the essence of the beloved snack with a rich, chocolatey exterior and a creamy, sweet filling. Perfect for anyone who loves Oreos or anything cookies and cream flavored, this homemade version is sure to impress with its authentic taste and satisfying texture.
Why You'll Love This Recipe:
- Customizable Sweetness: Adjust the sweetness of your filling or the cocoa level in your cookies to suit your taste.
- Fun Baking Experience: Enjoy the process of creating these classic cookies from scratch, a perfect activity for families or a relaxing solo baking day.
- Perfectly Creamy and Crunchy: Achieve that ideal balance of crunchy cookies and smooth, fluffy cream filling, all made with fresh, simple ingredients.
Perfect Occasion: Homemade Oreos are fantastic for children's parties, family gatherings, or as a homemade gift during the holidays. They are also a wonderful treat for school lunches or as a special snack to brighten someone's day.
Decoration Tips:
- Cookie Stamps: Use cookie stamps to imprint designs on the cookies before baking for a personalized touch.
- Dipped Delights: Dip half of the Oreo in melted chocolate for an extra layer of decadence.
- Colorful Fillings: Add a few drops of food coloring to the filling for themed parties or festive occasions.
Ingredients: For the cookies:
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp softened butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter, sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy.
- Whisk in the egg just until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until well combined.
- Scoop the dough onto lined baking sheets, forming 24 cookies. Flatten each with the palm of your hand.
- Refrigerate the cookies for 15 minutes to firm up.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the cookies are firm to the touch.
- Let the cookies cool completely.
- For the filling, in a stand mixer, whip together the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.
- Assemble the Oreos by spreading the filling on one cookie and topping it with another, pressing lightly to adhere.
Enjoy! Savor each bite of these Homemade Oreos, where every cookie offers a burst of nostalgic flavor paired with the joy of DIY baking.
