Homemade Oreos
The key to making homemade Oreos is the black cocoa powder. Look for it at specialty stores or Amazon. These have a deep rich chocolate-y flavor that will please all your little ghouls!
Ingredients
Black Cookie
- 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar granulated
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups All purpose flour
- 1 cup black cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Frosting
- 2 sticks unsalted butter room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1-3 tablespoons milk add a little at a time to reach desired consistency
Instructions
Black Cookies
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In a large bowl, sift together dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powders, salt and baking soda.
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With a paddle attachment on an electric mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and vanilla until it is very light and fluffy.
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Add the eggs one at a time and mix completely. Scrape the bowl down after each egg.
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Carefully mix in the dry ingredients a 3rd at a time. Mix slowly until just combined.
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Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1/2 hour.
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Prehead oven to 325F
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Roll out dough out to 1/8 inch, cut with cookie cutters (flip 1/2 to create mirror images) and bake for 12-15 min.
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Cool completely before adding filling.
Frosting Filling
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With an electric mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy.
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Slowly add confectioners sugar, one cup at a time. Scrape sides of bowl after each addition.
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Mix in vanilla and slowly add milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
Assembly
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Pipe filling on one flat side of cookie. Leave 1/8 inch border.
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With a matching black cookie, sandwich the 2 together. Refrigerate until ready to eat.