Homemade Red Velvet Oreo Cookies (Printable)
Soft red velvet cookies with white chocolate chips and Oreo cream filling.
# What you'll need:
→ 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
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - 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 dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in white chocolate chips.
05 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
06 - Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough and flatten slightly. Place 1 rounded teaspoon of filling in center, then fold dough around to seal.
07 - Place stuffed dough balls on baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are set and centers look slightly soft. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The striking red color makes these showstoppers for holidays and parties
- That moment someone bites in and discovers the Oreo cream filling is absolutely worth the effort
02 -
- Chilling the filling is not optional it will make stuffing these cookies so much easier
- Do not overfill or the dough will not seal properly and filling will leak during baking
03 -
- Roll the stuffed dough balls in extra crushed Oreos before baking for a stunning bakery style finish
- If you cannot find Oreo cookies you can use any chocolate sandwich cookies crushed up