Homemade Red Velvet Oreo Cookies (Printable version)
Chewy cocoa-infused red velvet cookies stuffed with creamy Oreo filling and white chocolate chips.
# 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
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat 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.
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 to 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.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The surprise Oreo cream center makes these feel like a gourmet bakery treat you made yourself
- Red velvet meets classic Oreo flavors in a way that somehow just works perfectly together
02 -
- Chilling the filling before stuffing is non-negotiable, warm filling makes assembly a sticky nightmare
- Overmixing the dough will make your cookies tough, stop as soon as the flour disappears
03 -
- Roll the edges of stuffed dough balls in extra crushed Oreos before baking for that extra wow factor
- Underbake by 1 minute if you prefer an extra gooey center