Filling Recipe
1 stick (8Tbs) butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 + 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
Combine with beater.
There is a definite Wow! factor when making your own Oreos. It’s a great way to impress people at parties, and it can be a unique food gift. But, these are also something you’re going to want to have extras of to enjoy for yourself.
Store-bought Oreos contain high fructose corn syrup and GMO canola oil, among other unhealthy and unnatural ingredients. Besides that, there’s the plastic packaging that comes along with store-bought products. So, I started making my own several years ago, and I’ve never looked back. As usual, the homemade version is FAR superior in taste and quality. You’ve got control over the ingredients, if you’d like to go organic, etc. And they are more of a special treat, so there’s less likelihood of binge eating.
I’m gonna be totally upfront here and say that these do take some effort. Not the dough or filling, but cutting out the cookies and assembling them. And the buttery dishes… But, if you’ve got a good podcast going or a good friend with you, and you know what you’re getting into, it’s really not that bad. And the results are truly worth it.
I forget the reason, but, years ago, I used a different recipe for the middle of the cookies. I’ve modified it since then, and I can’t seem to find the original source. The filling recipe on the cookie link above looks similar enough though. I used to buy non-hydogenated vegetable shortening just for these, but I found it went to waste, since I don’t make these that often. I think using all butter works just fine.
A couple more tips:
-I don’t think the link above suggests this, but after flattening each cookie, I use a small circle cookie cutter. I like to do mini cookies and regular-sized ones. Just make sure you have an even amount of each. Or not… They’re super yummy to eat on their own.
-I don’t pipe the frosting. I just smear it on with a knife and squish between two cookies.
-These freeze really well, so as much of a pain as it might be to make more of the cookies, I find it’s worth doubling the recipe sometimes and freezing them.
These make a unique food gift, and they’re great for a sweet tooth craving. Hope you enjoy!