Homemade Oreos -- Pure Goodness, Minus The Yucky Ad

Name: Homemade Oreos -- Pure Goodness, Minus The Yucky Additives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: The cookie; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup unsweetened dutch process cocoa; 1/4 cup black cocoa (or replace with dutch process cocoa); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus (SOFTEN ALL BUTTER); 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large egg; The filling; 1/4 cup unsalted butter (SOFTENED); 1/4 cup vegetable shortening or 1/4 cup coconut oil; 2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Servings: persons

The cookie
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened dutch process cocoa
1/4 cup black cocoa (or replace with dutch process cocoa)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, plus (SOFTEN ALL BUTTER)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg
The filling
1/4 cup unsalted butter (SOFTENED)
1/4 cup vegetable shortening or 1/4 cup coconut oil
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 375.
2
With a mixer, or an extremely strong arm mix the flour, cocoa, baking soda and powder, salt, and sugar.
3
Add the butter, and then the egg. Continue mixing until dough comes together in a mass. It will be very thick. YOU MAY NEED TO ADD A LITTLE WATER TO MAKE THE DOUGH STICK TOGETHER. Just add a tiny bit; It needs to be very stiff.
4
Place small rounded spoonfuls of batter (think about a TBl)on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Slightly flatten the dough with the heel of your hand. The cookies will spread very very slightly when baked, so you can fit more than your standard dozen on a sheet.
5
Bake for 8-9 minutes. Transfer paper or foil sheets with cookies on a rack to cool.
6
FILLING: Cream butter and shortening (or coconut oil) in a mixing bowl, and gradually beat in the sugar and vanilla. Beat for 2-3 minutes until filling is light and fluffy.
7
ASSEMBLY: Spoon or pipe filling into the center of each cookie and press together.
8
Enjoy with a tall glass of milk.
9
NOTE: You can use vegetable shortening, coconut oil, or even regular butter in the filling. If you use all butter, your filling may 'melt' with time in a room temperature situation. Both shortening and coconut oil will make the filling stable.
10
NOTE: Black cocoa (which is extra alkaline) gives the cookies the extra dark, black color that our childhood favorites were. You can find this in speciality food stores or order it very cheaply online. If that's too much trouble (although I'll vouch that it's worth it) you can simply replace it with regular dutch processed cocoa for a 'browner' rather than 'black' cookie.

1013

kcal

Calories

Fat

146

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: The cookie, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened dutch process cocoa, 1/4 cup black cocoa (or replace with dutch process cocoa), and more.

Yes, Homemade Oreos -- Pure Goodness, Minus The Yucky Additives falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Homemade Oreos -- Pure Goodness, Minus The Yucky Additives

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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