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Oreo Cookie Recipe

There’s something timeless about a classic Oreo Cookie. With its crisp chocolate wafers and sweet vanilla cream filling, it has been a favorite treat for generations. While store-bought Oreos are always convenient, making a homemade version gives you an even richer chocolate flavor and a fresh, creamy filling that's hard to resist.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 18 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 245

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cookies
  • 1 cup 226g unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cups 220g all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup 65g Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For the Vanilla Cream Filling
  • ½ cup 113g unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups 240g powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
  • Pinch of salt

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop or tablespoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C)
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
    n a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a smooth chocolate dough forms.
  4. Scoop small portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between each cookie. Gently flatten each dough ball slightly with the palm of your hand or the bottom of a glass.
    Scoop small portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets
  5. Bake until the cookies are set around the edges and no longer look glossy in the center. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
    Bake until the cookies are set around the edges
  6. While the cookies cool, prepare the filling by beating the butter until creamy. Gradually mix in the powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and enough cream to create a smooth, fluffy buttercream.
    While the cookies cool, prepare the filling
  7. While the cookies are still slightly warm, top each one with broken Oreo cookie pieces, a sprinkle of finely crushed Oreo cookie crumbs, and a few white chocolate chips, gently pressing the toppings into the cookies before letting them cool completely.

Notes

  • For the most authentic Oreo flavor, use Dutch-process cocoa powder instead of natural cocoa powder.
  • Avoid over baking the cookies, as they continue to firm up while cooling.
  • For evenly sized sandwich cookies, use a small cookie scoop. 
  • If the dough becomes soft while working, refrigerate it for 15 to 20 minutes before baking.
  • Store the finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate for up to one week.
  • The baked cookies also freeze well for up to 2 months.