Homemade Oreo Cookies

Better Than Store-Bought Homemade Oreo Cookies! Everyone’s favorite childhood cookie…now made with any amount of filling you want! Double stuffed, thin, and everything in-between. These cookies have the classic crunch from the cookie and the creamy softness from the filling. It just’s like the ones at the store…just so much better! Made with simple ingredients, but what truly makes this cookie so special? The blend of dutch process cocoa and black cocoa powder in the cookie! This blend helps keep the integrity of the cookie, all while providing that picture-perfect black cookie without the use of food dyes. Oh, and the goodness doesn’t stop there! This cookie has the sweetest, creamiest, white vanilla frosting in the middle of each sandwich to give you that perfect Oreo! Every bite is extra chocolate-y, perfectly sweet, and just SO DELICIOUS! Be sure to make these special treats for any and every occasion, but especially for holiday’s and as a fun treat in back to school lunch boxes.

About The Recipe

Since you all have been loving our Homemade Twix Bars and Hostess Cupcakes lately, we are back with another childhood favorite treat!

This time? Homemade Oreo’s…because who doesn’t love a good Oreo with a glass of milk (or even a spoonful of peanut butter!)

Okay, I have to admit. I have always been an Oreo lover (double stuffed is my go-to), but one of my strongest memories of this cookie is from The Parent Trap (1996) with Lindsey Lohan.

How many of you have seen that movie? Because, as a kid, I was 100% disgusted by the combo of peanut butter and Oreos, but I also really wanted to try it at the same time.

Did any of you also feel that way? Was I just weird?

Anyways, flash forward to present day and I still haven’t tried the combo of peanut butter and Oreo absolutely adore the classic cookie! It’s my comfort snack, for sure.

Any time I feel bad, Oreos (and teddy grahams!) are my go-to junk food snack to immediately make me feel better. It’s not just me, though! My whole family is the exact same way. My brother, Ian, will inhale a pack of Oreos before you even get it put away in the cabinet.

Me and my mom, though? Occasionally snackers, but we do crave them often.

And, honestly, wanting to make Oreos has been on mine and my mom’s baking bucket list for as long as I can remember…but this recipe was actually a total accident!

Yep. We made Oreos by complete and utter accident.

Actually, we were trying to develop our Hot Chocolate Cookies when this came to be! Instead of grabbing our dutch process cocoa, my mom accidentally grabbed black cocoa powder and…neither of us noticed until too late!

We were trying to figure out why our cookie dough was black. It didn’t make sense to us…until we checked the labels on our cocoa. Whoops!

Happy accident, though. We tried the dough and, as it turns out, tasted JUST like an Oreo!

We were shocked.

Immediately, we baked a small cookie to see how it turned out and, after baking, it still tasted like an Oreo. So, we immediately made a batch of decorators frosting (the filling for an Oreo)…and here they are!

The sweetest, most delicious recipe for homemade Oreo’s ever.

Why You Need To Make These Homemade Oreos ASAP

• They taste BETTER than the store-bought ones!
• The cookie and filling is actually super simple to make.
• You get to decide on how much filling you want in between each cookie.
• They’re a great bake for the whole family to get involved with!
• There is no food dye, artificial flavors, or preservatives in this recipe.
• These cookies make for a great gift or treat for any and all occasions!

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Bowls
• Fine-Meshed Sieve
• Hand Mixer
• Parchment Paper
• Rolling Pin
• Cookie Cutter
• Sheet Pans
• Piping Bag

Ingredients

(Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post)

For The Cookies:

• All-Purpose Flour – No fancy flours are needed for this recipe! Regular unbleached all-purpose flour gives these cookies the perfect structure and texture.
• Black Cocoa Powder – This is essential for this recipe, as it adds the classic black color without the need of food dye!
• Dutch Process Cocoa Powder – Gives these cookies the perfect amount of chocolate flavor.
• Baking Powder – Provides just the right amount of rise to these cookies.
• Salt – A pinch of salt enhances the chocolate flavor, while also cutting the sweetness of the cookies.
• Vegetable Shortening – Using vegetable shortening in this cookie creates a crisp and perfect texture.
• Granulated Sugar – Helps keep these cookies crisp, while also adding just the right amount of sweetness.
• Egg White – For this recipe, you’ll need one large egg white! It helps gives a crisp texture, without providing any flavor.
• Whole Milk – A splash of milk is essential in this recipe to give it the perfect structure.
• Vanilla Extract – Adds just the right amount of flavor into these cookies.

For The Filling:

• Vegetable Shortening – The classic Oreo filling is essentially a decorators frosting, which is why you will also need vegetable shortening for this filling!
• Powdered Sugar – Adds just the right amount of sweetness.
• Whole Milk – A splash of milk gives these cookies the perfect consistency.
• Vanilla Extract – Gives the filling the classic marshmallow-y flavor!

How To Make Homemade Oreos

Step 1: Make cookie dough

In a small bowl, sift together flour, cocoas, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

With an electric mixer, beat shortening and sugar until fluffy, about 1 minute.

Add egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat until blended.

Stir in flour mixture.

Step 2: Roll and cut

Form dough into a smooth ball. Place dough between 2 sheets of parchment paper. Roll to 3/16 inch thick.

Use a fluted cutter to cut out cookies. Gather and re-roll scraps until all dough is used.

Step 3: Bake

Place on prepared pans. Bake for 17 minutes. Allow to cool on pans.

Step 4: Make filling

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

Spoon filling in decorating bag fitted with a #7 tip.

Step 5: Fill cookies

Turn half of the cookies over. Pipe filling on upside down cookies. Top with other half of cookies.

What To Make With Oreos

The great thing about these Oreos is that you can use them just like the ones you buy in the grocery store! Though, if you need some inspo, here are some of our favorite things to make with these cookies.

• Turtle Ice Cream Pie
• No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
• Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
• Stirring them into a batch of Chocolate Chip Cookies!
• Making a milkshake with Vanilla Ice Cream.
• Use them to decorate cakes and cupcakes!

How To Store

Once these sandwich cookies are made, they can be stored in an airtight container and kept on the counter for 3-5 days. They can also be kept in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

You can also freeze these sandwich cookies for 3-4 months by placing them in a freezer safe zip-top bag or airtight container.

Substitutions

• This recipe can be made vegan if your favorite non-dairy milk is used and aquafaba is used instead of an egg white!

Expert Tips

• When sifting the dry ingredients, make there are no lumps of cocoa powder.
• Be careful to not over-mix the cookie dough!
• Make sure the cookie dough is completely level when rolling out.
• The bake time may vary depending on how your oven bakes/how many pans you bake at a time. We recommend baking one pan at a time for best results.
• Make sure your cookies are completely cooled before filling.
• You can fill these cookies as much as you like! Though, depending on how much you fill these cookies, you may need to make more filling.

When you make these Homemade Oreo Cookies, leave a comment down below! We love hearing from you and answering any questions you might have! Also, be sure to tag us on social media and hashtag it #BakersTable.

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