The Ultimate Homemade Oreo Stuffed Cookies: A Giant Cookies and Cream Dream
Prepare for a truly unforgettable dessert experience with these incredible **Oreo Stuffed Cookies**! Imagine a soft, chewy vanilla cookie dough generously loaded with rich Cookies & Cream candy bar pieces, encasing a whole, delicious OREO cookie at its heart, and then rolled in even more crushed OREO crumbs for an irresistible exterior. These aren’t just cookies; they are the definition of indulgence, the **ULTIMATE Cookies and Cream Cookies** that will captivate your taste buds from the very first bite.
Why settle for an ordinary cookie when you can have a giant, decadent creation brimming with beloved OREO and white chocolate flavors? Our recipe is meticulously crafted to deliver a sensational blend of textures and tastes, reminiscent of the famous, oversized cookies found in places like Disneyland’s Steamboat Springs. These aren’t just inspired by them; they rival them in every delicious aspect, guaranteeing them to be an absolute hit at any gathering or a perfect treat for yourself.
These **Cookies & Cream Cookies** are truly out of this world, offering a delightful explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Each perfectly sized, generously large cookie provides a soft, chewy texture, packed with the creamy, melted goodness of white chocolate from the candy bar, alongside the unmistakable, comforting taste of OREO cookies. One bite, and you’ll wonder why these heavenly treats haven’t been a staple in your kitchen all along. They strike the perfect balance between sweetness and the classic OREO crunch, creating a harmonious symphony of dessert perfection.
What Exactly are Oreo Stuffed Cookies?
Oreo Stuffed Cookies are a magnificent hybrid dessert, combining the comforting chewiness of a classic cookie with the surprise and delight of a whole OREO cookie baked right inside. They represent the pinnacle of flavor and texture combination, designed to offer a truly unique and utterly satisfying experience. Our particular rendition elevates this concept by integrating a generous amount of Cookies ‘n’ Cream candy bar pieces directly into the dough, ensuring that every single bite is bursting with rich white chocolate and crushed cookie goodness. This easy recipe, while simple to follow, yields a result so incredibly delicious that it’s notoriously difficult to resist eating all six giant cookies in one sitting. You might find yourself lost in a blissful state, only to return to reality and discover an empty plate. They’re more than just cookies; they’re an experience.
Essential Ingredients for Your Oreo Candy Bar Cookies
Crafting these giant, delectable Cookies & Cream treasures requires a few key ingredients, each playing a crucial role in achieving that perfect taste and texture. Here’s a detailed look at what you’ll need:
- Butter: You’ll need ½ cup (one stick) of softened unsalted butter. Softened butter is essential for proper creaming with the sugars, creating air pockets that contribute to a light, tender cookie. It also provides the rich, moist base that makes these cookies so irresistible.
- Sugars: Our recipe calls for a blend of ¾ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Brown sugar adds a deep, caramel-like flavor and ensures a wonderfully soft and chewy texture, thanks to its molasses content. Granulated sugar contributes to the overall sweetness and a slight crispness around the edges, creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Egg: One large egg acts as a vital binder, holding all the ingredients together and providing structure to the cookie dough. It also adds moisture and richness, contributing to the cookie’s tender crumb.
- Vanilla Extract: A full teaspoon of vanilla extract is crucial for enhancing the overall flavor of our cookies. A high-quality vanilla extract will truly make these cookies taste incredible, adding warmth and depth to the sweet profile. Feel free to use a stronger or pure vanilla extract if you have it on hand for an even more pronounced flavor.
- Flour: The structural backbone of our cookie dough is 2 cups of all-purpose flour. It provides the necessary bulk and gluten structure to give the cookies their shape and chewiness. Ensure you measure it correctly – spooning flour into the measuring cup and leveling it off is best to avoid a dense cookie.
- Salt: Just ½ teaspoon of salt is included to balance the sweetness and enhance all the other flavors in the cookies. Don’t skip it; salt is a flavor enhancer, not just a seasoning.
- Baking Powder: Our leavening agent is ½ teaspoon of baking powder. This helps the cookies puff up beautifully and achieve that soft, slightly airy texture as they bake, preventing them from becoming too flat or dense.
- Cookies and Cream Candy Bar: For an authentic and decadent Cookies & Cream experience, we use one giant (approximately 6.5 ounces) Cookies and Cream candy bar. Chopped into pieces, this adds an abundance of creamy white chocolate and crunchy cookie bits throughout the dough, ensuring a rich flavor in every bite.
- Oreos: You’ll need one package of classic OREO cookies. These are central to the recipe, providing the delightful hidden center in each stuffed cookie and supplying plenty of crushed crumbs for the exterior coating. This dual use maximizes the iconic OREO flavor and texture.
How to Create These Irresistible Cookies & Cream Cookies
Follow these step-by-step instructions to bake your own batch of ultimate Oreo Stuffed Cookies:
- Cream the Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened unsalted butter with both the brown sugar and granulated sugar. Using an electric mixer, cream these together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This process incorporates air, which is crucial for a tender cookie.
- Incorporate Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg until fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure everything is well combined and smooth.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this can lead to tough cookies. The dough at this stage should appear somewhat crumbly.
- Fold in the Candy Bar: Take your giant Cookies & Cream candy bar and chop it into small, manageable pieces. Gently fold these candy bar chunks into the cookie dough until they are evenly distributed throughout.
- Divide and Shape the Dough: Divide the cookie dough into 6 equal-sized portions. For each portion, lightly form it into a ball, just enough to hold its shape. Don’t compact it too much at this stage.
- Stuff with Oreos: Take one OREO cookie and press it firmly into the center of each dough ball. Carefully form the cookie dough around the OREO, ensuring it is completely encased and hidden within the dough ball. This creates the delightful surprise center.
- Prepare Oreo Crumbs: Crush the remaining OREO cookies into fine crumbs. You can do this using a food processor for fine crumbs or by placing them in a Ziploc bag and crushing them with a rolling pin for a slightly coarser texture. Place the crumbs in a shallow bowl.
- Coat and Chill: Roll each stuffed cookie dough ball into the OREO crumb mixture, pressing gently to coat the top and sides evenly. Once coated, place the cookies in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling is a crucial step that helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking and allows the flavors to meld.
- Bake to Perfection: While the cookies are chilling, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange the chilled cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still look soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes. This allows them to firm up slightly. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely. Serve warm with a tall glass of cold milk and savor every incredible bite!
Tips for Baking Flawless Oreo Stuffed Cookies
Achieving the perfect batch of these decadent cookies is easy with a few insider tips:
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter and egg are at room temperature. This allows them to cream together more effectively, creating a smoother dough and a more consistent texture in your baked cookies.
- Don’t Overmix: When adding the dry ingredients to the wet, mix only until just combined. Overmixing develops the gluten in the flour too much, leading to tough cookies instead of soft and chewy ones.
- Proper Flour Measurement: For accurate results, spoon your flour into the measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge. Scooping directly from the bag can compact the flour, leading to too much flour and a dry, dense cookie.
- Chill Time is Key: Do not skip the chilling step! Refrigerating the dough for at least 30 minutes helps solidify the butter, preventing the cookies from spreading excessively in the oven. It also allows the flavors to deepen and ensures a chewier texture.
- Even Cookie Size: Try to make your dough balls as uniform in size as possible. This ensures even baking, so all your cookies are perfectly cooked at the same time. A kitchen scale can be helpful for this.
- Parchment Paper: Always bake on parchment paper. It prevents sticking, promotes even browning, and makes for easy cleanup.
Delicious Variations to Try
While the classic Oreo Stuffed Cookie is divine, don’t hesitate to experiment with these exciting variations:
- Different Oreo Flavors: Swap out classic Oreos for Mint Oreos, Peanut Butter Oreos, Golden Oreos, or any seasonal flavor for a fun twist.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in a cup of white chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or dark chocolate chips along with the candy bar pieces for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Nutty Crunch: Incorporate chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts into the dough for added texture and a savory note.
- Double the Chocolate: Use a chocolate cookie dough base instead of vanilla for a truly rich, double chocolate experience.
- Candy Bar Alternatives: Experiment with other candy bars like Snickers, Reese’s, or Kit Kats chopped into the dough.
Oreo Stuffed Cookies
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 giant 6.5 ounce cookies and cream candy bar, chopped
- 1 package of Oreos (about 12-15 for stuffing, rest for crushing)
Instructions
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In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Add in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined. The dough will have a crumbly texture.
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Chop up the Cookies & Cream candy bar and gently stir it into the cookie dough.
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Divide the dough into 6 equal portions and form each portion into a loose ball, just enough to come together.
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Press a whole Oreo cookie into the middle of each dough ball and carefully form the dough around it, ensuring the Oreo is completely enclosed.
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Crush up all the remaining Oreos into fine crumbs and place them in a shallow bowl. Roll each stuffed cookie dough ball into the Oreo crumbs, coating the top and sides. Refrigerate the coated cookies for at least 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190°C). Bake the chilled cookies for 18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!
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How Long Do Oreo Stuffed Cookies Stay Fresh?
Once your delectable Oreo Stuffed Cookies have cooled completely, you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For optimal freshness and to preserve their soft, chewy texture, you might consider placing a slice of bread in the container; the cookies will absorb moisture from the bread, keeping them soft. If you wish to enjoy them warm, simply pop one in the microwave for about 15-30 seconds on a plate. The warmth will slightly melt the chocolate within, making them even more gooey and delicious. Just remember to serve them alongside a tall, frosty glass of cold milk – it’s the perfect accompaniment to these sweet, indulgent treats!
Can I Prepare Cookies and Cream Cookies in Advance?
Absolutely! These Cookies and Cream cookies are perfect for making ahead, which is a fantastic advantage for busy bakers or when planning for guests. You can prepare the cookie dough all the way up to the chilling stage. This means you can do all the mixing, stuffing, and coating today, then store the unbaked cookie dough balls in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days, or even freeze them for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to bake, simply transfer them directly from the fridge (or freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time if frozen) to the oven. This way, you can enjoy a batch of fresh, warm cookies straight from the oven at the perfect moment, whether it’s for an impromptu treat or planned entertainment. It’s an incredible idea for effortless entertaining and ensures you always have a homemade dessert ready to go!
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