These homemade oreos are the perfect cookie for Valentine’s Day! Made with simple ingredients, these cream filled chocolate cookies are simple to make and are made for sharing!
I’m not sure if I should actually call these homemade Oreos, because they’re so much better! They’re made-from-scratch with staple ingredients and have just the right crunch.
They’re similar to the original in that it’s velvety cream sandwiched between two chocolate cookies and you can’t stop at just one.
These cookies come together so quickly and easily. They are perfectly chocolatey and the buttercream filling really is to die for! I cut them into heart shapes to make them for Valentine’s, but you can just as easily make these round and enjoy them all year long!
If you’re a huge fan of Oreos, you’ve got to check out my collection of Oreo Desserts – there are so many ways to use this iconic cookie!
To Make These Homemade Oreos, You Will Need:
- Butter – Unsalted butter is best for this recipe, not margarine. If you use salted butter, reduce the amount of salt added to the dough.
- Sugar and Flour – Nothing fancy needed here, white sugar and all purpose flour do the job well.
- Vanilla – You can make your own vanilla extract or use store bought. Use pure rather than imitation if you can.
- Egg
- Cocoa Powder – Dutch processed and unsweetened is the best option for this recipe and adds a wonderful chocolatey taste to the cookies.
- Baking Powder and Salt – Baking powder helps the cookies to rise and salt brings out the flavors.
- For the creamy filling – Butter, half and half, vanilla and powdered sugar.
How To Make Homemade Oreo Cookies
- Combine wet ingredients – butter, sugar and vanilla. Add egg.
- Combine dry ingredients – gradually add into the butter mixture.
- Wrap the dough in saran wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough.
- Cut into shapes with cookie cutters, peeling away excess dough.
- Bake 6 minutes and allow to cool.
- Spread filling onto cookies and press to create sandwiches.
What Is The Oreo Filling Made Out Of?
The creamy oreo filling is made with butter and sugar with a little half and half to thin it a little and a touch of vanilla extract. It is really thick and luscious and is the perfect accompaniment to the rich cookies.
Of course, the store bought oreos contain a lot of additives and preservatives, so homemade is a much healthier way to satisfy that sweet tooth!
These cookies are so adorable! They are the perfect treat for kids with a glass of milk or serve to adults with a glass of red wine. What more could you want?!
Top Tips To Make Homemade Oreos
- Roll out dough onto a parchment paper lined cookie to minimize cleanup.
- Cut cookies directly on the cookie sheet to eliminate the need to transfer cookies. After you cut out the dough, just peel away the excess and bake!
- Have a pasta press? It’s the easiest way to roll out dough!
- Spread the cream frosting directly on the cookies or pipe it on by cutting the tip off of a sandwich bag, filling it with icing and squeezing it directly onto the cookie.
For More Cookie Recipes:
- Chocolate Chip Pecan Snowball Cookies
- Oatmeal Lace Cookies
- Flourless Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Carmelita Cookies
- Salted Caramel Sugar Cookies
- Caramel Cheesecake Cookies
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Homemade Oreos
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 6 tablespoons cocoa
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- filling:
- ½ cup butter softened
- 2 tablespoons half and half
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Combine butter, sugar and vanilla. Add egg.
- In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Gradually add into the butter mixture.
- Wrap the dough in saran wrap and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
- Meanwhile, combine filling ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll out dough and cut with cookie cutters, peeling away excess dough.
- Bake 6 minutes and allow to cool.
- Spread filling onto cookies and press to create sandwiches.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
All I had to read was homemade oreos and knew this recipe was for me! I am loving this and I am hoping mine turns out well!
They’re foolproof! Enjoy, Jennifer!
I am all in for these. I will attempt a gluten free version for sure. Thanks for the idea. ..stopping by from MIF
Yay! I would think they’d do well with gluten-free flour. I’d love to hear when you do!
Wow this is aspirational recipe. Maybe one day because they look absolutely perfect and delicious.
Thank you! They’re so easy!
How adorable are these?! I love them!
Thank you! You’re so sweet!
so festive! these look delicious.
Thanks Rhiannon!