Home · Recipes · Spring + Summer Homemade Oreos Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Mar 11, 2013Updated: Dec 22, 2019 View Recipe8 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. Easy Homemade Oreos! Make your own chocolate cookies with vanilla cream filling. As promised, homemade oreos. Have you seen the new mega stuffed oreos? I was shocked, too. I thought the double stuffed was more than enough. If the cream filling is what you’re after, this homemade version is for you. Your dreams of ridiculously stuffed oreos are about to come true. I have always been a fan of Oreos. What’s not to love? You can dunk them in milk, twist them apart and just eat the filling (or just the cookie if you’re weird like that), crush them into cake batter or make dirt for gummy worms to live in. Now that I’ve become more health conscious, I can’t help but wonder what oreos are actually made of? I don’t want to be surprised or scared. My homemade version are a more natural alternative with no hydrogenated oils or preservatives. No preservatives means you have a limited amount of time to eat them all. I suggest sharing only with those you actually like and love. My cream filling uses vanilla bean paste. If you haven’t noticed from most of my recipes, I love vanilla bean paste. It tastes amazing. You can use a little bit to get subtle hints and rounded notes of vanilla or add a lot for a big punch of pronounced flavor. It is far better than pure vanilla extract and a much cheaper alternative to real vanilla beans. Plus, it makes desserts and baked goods look more exotic and inviting with the speckles of vanilla bean all over. * I used the same cookie recipe for Thins Mints. Be adventurous. Use half the cookie dough to make thin mints and the other half to make oreos. You can thank me later. Homemade Oreos No ratings yet Chocolate cookies sandwiched with vanilla cream filling. Prep Time: 25 minutes minutesCook Time: 15 minutes minutesChill Time: 30 minutes minutesTotal Time: 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes Servings: 30 cookie sandwiches Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe IngredientsChocolate Cookie:▢ 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour▢ ½ cup unsweetened dark cocoa powder▢ ¾ teaspoon kosher salt▢ ½ teaspoon baking powder▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda▢ ¾ cup granulated sugar▢ ½ cup refined coconut oil▢ 2 Tablespoon whole milk▢ 1 large egg, room temp▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or pure vanilla extractVanilla Cream Filling:▢ ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, room temp▢ 3 Tablespoon refined coconut oil▢ 1 ½ cup confectioners' sugar▢ 2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or pure vanilla extract▢ ¼ teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Chocolate Cookie:In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat together sugar and coconut oil on medium-high speed. Beat until mixture if fluffy. Reduce speed to low and add milk, egg, and vanilla paste.With the mixer still on low, slowly add the prepared flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Divide dough into two equal parts. Flatten the two halves and wrap tightly in plastic wrap. Chill in the refrigerator for 30-45 minutes until dough is cold and firm.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.Work with one dough at at time. On a lightly floured work surface, roll dough to 1/4”. Using a 1 3/4” round cutter, punch out cookies. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Space cookies about 1/2” apart from each other. Bake in preheat oven for 15 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through baking. Let cookies cool in the pan for a couple minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.Vanilla Cream Filling:In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream together butter and coconut oil until homogenous.Add powdered sugar and beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add vanilla paste and salt. Beat until smooth. Transfer to piping bag or use a small offset spatula to spread onto cooled chocolate cookies. Sandwich cookies together, one plain and one with filling. Notes*Finished cookies keep best in the fridge, but can last at room temperature for 2 days in a sealed container. Eat chilled or let come to room temperature. ADAPTED FROM AMERICA’S TEST KITCHEN DIY COOKBOOK NutritionCalories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: DessertCuisine: American Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean.
Emanuelle says: March 12, 2013 Amazing post!!! I can’t wait to impress everyone in my household with these! They look so delicious (maybe even better than the real thing!!) :) Reply
Angelica says: August 18, 2014 Hello! Where can I get unsweetened dark chocolate cocoa powder in the metro? Thank you :) Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: August 18, 2014 Hi Angelica, unsweetened cocoa powder is widely available at supermarkets and grocery stores.
Fani says: January 27, 2016 Amazing recipe! They look delicious! Can I substitute coconut oil for vegetable oil? Many thanks in advance! and thanks for sharing! :) Reply
Brie says: September 27, 2016 These look fantastic! I’m planning on making these tomorrow. Is it necessary to use dark cocoa powder or would dutch processed suffice? Reply