So remember a few weeks ago when I mentioned bringing a boy back home to Wisconsin to meet my family? Well yeah, that happened and it went well! Everyone loved Andy and my Dad even told some of my Arab relatives that we were engaged. (We are not engaged.) Anyway- now it’s time for me to return the favor and meet Andy’s family in North Carolina. He has 8 nieces and nephews which I’m excited about since I don’t have any (yet.)
I knew I couldn’t come empty handed so I tried to think of an easily transportable treat that the kids would love. I have to score brownie points after all! :) I think these are the perfect thing and I can’t wait for everyone to try them. They taste very much like an Oreo just with a better homemade touch. The cookie is crispy with a slightly chewy center and the filling is creamy and sweet just like Oreos. For some reason, my filling felt a little too thick though so I may add a teaspoon or less of milk next time to make it easier to pipe. I must say though that when I pull the top off the “Oreo” to lick the filling out of the middle- it tastes just like I remember. Enjoy!
Purabi Naha says
July 16, 2011 at 3:36 pmThese homemade oreos look too good and neat! Buzzed you.
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Erin says
July 16, 2011 at 3:52 pmGlad everything went well! I love homemade oreos.
Erin says
July 16, 2011 at 3:58 pmThey will love you, cookies or not! But these will definitely help – they look amazing!
Adora's Box says
July 16, 2011 at 4:02 pmI am sure that these tastes much better than Oreos. They even look nicer.
Diethood.com says
July 16, 2011 at 5:24 pmHomemade oreos!? I’ve got to give these a try! Thanks for sharing!!
Tina says
July 16, 2011 at 7:10 pmI now have the answer, dutch process is the oreo like chocolate and natural is like hershey’s chocolate! I could not remember which was which. Anyhow, I am glad to have this recipe. I am sure it beats out store bought any day!
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Janet@FromCupcakesToCaviar says
July 16, 2011 at 9:22 pmHmmmm, now I can make quadruple stuffed Oreos at home. I’m happy. :-D Buzzed!
Jenn says
July 17, 2011 at 3:39 amCute blog! Love your photos.
Suzy says
July 17, 2011 at 4:17 amI sooo want to try these. I think they might be good for ice cream sandwiches too??
Cakebrain says
July 17, 2011 at 7:07 amI love Oreos! in everything! These are so yummy looking!
Yasmeen says
July 17, 2011 at 9:26 amAh yes, the introducing-the-boyfriend-to-the-Arab-family-and-subsequent-them-publicizing-your-not-yet-planned-marriage. Been there – the hilarity!
In other news your Oreos look scrumptious. Blast from the past treat for sure!
The Harried Cook says
July 17, 2011 at 9:38 amFabulous looking Oreos! I still have to try homemade Oreos… Thanks for a fabulous recipe! :)
The Procrastobaker says
July 17, 2011 at 9:51 amThese look wonderful! Really perfect, mine would turn out like mismatched splodges no doubt :) Ive been wanting to try to make my own oreos for a while and this looks like the perfect recipe, im sure they will go down a storm with the other half’s family :)
The Culinary Lens says
July 17, 2011 at 1:18 pmThese look so good. I see you even suppplied the milk
Sandra says
July 17, 2011 at 2:40 pmWowww, woww, I think those look amazing and any kids favorite..great recipe and awesome pictures!
Lindselicious says
July 18, 2011 at 12:08 amWOW! I’m sure you got HUGE brownie points with his family. These look super good.
Davenport Dame says
July 18, 2011 at 3:55 amAmazing! These look totally perfect! Not a good thing to look at when I’m in the mood for a sweet treat!
Tulip says
July 18, 2011 at 5:58 amI just made some for my bf he LOVED them! But when it said to ‘Take rounded teaspoons of batter…’ I read tablespoon, lol. They turned out huge, but my man ended up loving them that way. They really taste just like the real thing! Thanks so much for sharing!
Chef Dennis says
July 18, 2011 at 11:19 amhome made oreos sound so good, they have to be so much better than store bought!
I’m sure they will be a big hit in North Carolina when you meet Andy’s family!
Have a wonderful trip and thanks for sharing this recipe with us, I know my girls will love them!
aricooks says
July 18, 2011 at 3:22 pmFantastic! A real solution to the store bought version with all those nasty hydrogenated oils. I am impressed. Lovely blog!
Ann says
July 18, 2011 at 4:04 pmCongratulations on making FoodBuzz’s Top 9 – these are just beautiful!
offstagebaking says
July 18, 2011 at 7:10 pmThese sounds perfect. I usually prefer store bought oreos a day after they’ve been open since they soften slightly, no waiting with these!
Just looked over the rest of your blog and I’m looking forward to following a fellow theatrical baking blog!
Claire says
July 19, 2011 at 12:54 amjust stumbled upon your blog from Foodbuzz (congrats on Top 9!) and love these cookies. they look delicious!
Danielle says
July 19, 2011 at 3:51 amYUMMMMMMY
Anonymous says
July 21, 2011 at 6:01 amHey:D i loved them when you made them for us:D i am def going 2 try and make them on my own!! Can’t wait too see you again!!
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Julisana says
July 24, 2011 at 2:25 pmThese look delicious, and I want to make them this week! But I had a question…by “Rounded teaspoons of batter”, do you mean an actual teaspoon measuring spoon, or the small spoon you put on the table?
Audra says
July 24, 2011 at 2:43 pmJulisana- I don’t think the amount of dough matters too much as long as they are all the same. I used a measuring spoon, but filled it just over to make them slightly bigger. I’ve seen people make these with a tablespoon as well for a larger cookie!
Julisana says
July 24, 2011 at 3:47 pmAudra, thank you for the info, it really helps!
Mallorie says
July 25, 2011 at 2:02 amI am definitely going to try and make these! I love Oreos!
Curt says
July 25, 2011 at 5:17 pmGreat idea and recipe!
Anonymous says
September 9, 2011 at 10:23 pmI just made these for my friends daughter who has corn allergies and can’t eat “real” oreo’s. I just made vanilla swiss buttercream for the filling and tweaked the baking powder to cream of tartar and baking soda and used non iodized salt….viola! Corn free oreo’s! Thanks for the awesome recipe! They taste just like the real thing!!!
Kohlcas says
April 24, 2012 at 11:48 pmI was wondering what would happen if I used regular cocoa instead of unsweetened? Can I just not add as much sugar or is unsweetened just necessary?