BAKERY-STYLE OREO COOKIES
Bakery-style Oreo cookies are rich, chocolatey, and filled with a creamy center. Perfect for dessert, gifting, or snacking, these homemade cookies capture the classic Oreo flavor with a soft, bakery-quality texture.
Ingredients
For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Make Cookies: In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients.
- Shape Cookies: Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake: Bake 12–14 minutes until cookies are set. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Prepare Filling: Beat butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble Cookies: Spread or pipe filling onto one cookie and sandwich with another. Repeat for remaining cookies.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Cookies and filling can be prepared ahead; assemble just before serving.
- Flavor Variations: Add a pinch of espresso powder to the dough for a mocha twist.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve as a dessert, snack, or treat in lunchboxes.
- Storage Tips: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; refrigerate for longer freshness.