Homemade Red Velvet Oreo Cookies (Printable)
Chewy red velvet cookies with cocoa, filled with creamy Oreo mixture and white chocolate chips.
# What's Needed:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 1 tsp baking soda
04 - 1/2 tsp salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 tbsp milk
10 - 2 tsp vanilla extract
11 - 1 tbsp red food coloring
12 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
→ Oreo Cream Filling
13 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
15 - 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
16 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
17 - 8 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk, vanilla, and red food coloring. Mix until combined.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
05 - In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies. Refrigerate filling for 10 minutes to firm up.
06 - Scoop 2-tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough and flatten slightly. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of Oreo filling in the center, then fold the dough around the filling, sealing edges to enclose.
07 - Place stuffed dough balls on prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-12 minutes, or until edges are set and centers look slightly soft. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Tips for Success:
01 -
- That moment when someone bites in and discovers the hidden Oreo filling is absolute magic
- The chewy red velvet exterior perfectly balances the creamy, cookie-studded center
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- Chilling the filling before stuffing prevents it from melting into the dough while baking
- Sealing the dough completely around the filling is crucial or the Oreo center will escape
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- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added or your cookies will be tough instead of chewy
- Let the baking sheets cool completely between batches or the dough will spread too much