The Best Oreo chocolate chip cookies Ever

Introduction

Get ready to experience cookie heaven with these Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies! These delightful treats combine the classic comfort of homemade chocolate chip cookies with the irresistible flavor of everyone’s favorite sandwich cookie. The result? A mouthwatering dessert that’s perfect for satisfying your most intense sweet cravings!

These cookies are a fun twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie, with chunks of Oreos mixed throughout the dough and whole Oreos stuffed inside for an amazing surprise center. If you love creating fun desserts, you might also enjoy trying Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars for another delicious treat.

Why Make This Recipe

There are countless reasons to whip up a batch of these Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies today:

• They combine two beloved cookies into one irresistible treat
• Perfect for cookie exchanges and bake sales
• The surprise Oreo center creates a fun reveal when bitten into
• They’re a crowd-pleaser for all ages
• The cookies stay soft and chewy for days (if they last that long!)
• The recipe is straightforward and doesn’t require special equipment
• You can customize them with different Oreo flavors

How to Make Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

For the cookie dough:

• All-purpose flour: Creates the foundation and structure of the cookies
• Baking soda: Helps the cookies rise and develop their characteristic texture
• Salt: Enhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness
• Unsalted butter: Provides richness and helps create those crispy edges
• Brown sugar: Adds moisture and a deeper, caramel-like flavor
• Granulated sugar: Creates the perfect cookie texture and sweetness
• Eggs: Bind everything together and add structure
• Vanilla extract: Enhances the overall flavor profile
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: Provide melty chocolate goodness throughout
• Oreo cookies: The star ingredient! Some crushed into the dough and some whole for stuffing

Directions:

1. Prep work: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with both sugars until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add wet ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix!
6. Add the mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed Oreo pieces (about 8 Oreos, coarsely chopped).
7. Form the cookies: Take a generous scoop of cookie dough (about 2 tablespoons), flatten it slightly, place a whole Oreo cookie in the center, then top with another scoop of dough. Seal the edges by gently pressing the dough around the Oreo.
8. Bake: Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
9. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

How to Serve Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies are absolutely divine when served:

• Slightly warm with a glass of cold milk
• With a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for a next-level dessert
• Paired with a hot cup of coffee or hot chocolate
• As part of a cookie platter for parties or special occasions
• Packed in decorative tins or boxes as thoughtful homemade gifts

For an extra-special treat, try microwaving a fully cooled cookie for about 10 seconds to recreate that fresh-from-the-oven experience with melty chocolate chips!

How to Store Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies

To keep your Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies fresh and delicious:

• Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Place a slice of bread in the container to help maintain moisture.
• Refrigerator: Though not necessary, you can refrigerate them in an airtight container for up to a week.
• Freezer: Baked cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet until frozen, then transfer to a freezer bag.
• Freezing dough: You can also freeze the unbaked cookie dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.

Variations

The beauty of these Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies is how versatile they are! Try these exciting variations:

• Double Stuff Delight: Use Double Stuf Oreos for extra cream filling
• Mint Chocolate Explosion: Use Mint Oreos and add some mint extract to the dough
• Peanut Butter Paradise: Use Peanut Butter Oreos and add some peanut butter chips
• Golden Treasure: Use Golden Oreos with white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet
• Birthday Bash: Use Birthday Cake Oreos and add colorful sprinkles to the dough
• Seasonal Surprise: Incorporate seasonal Oreo flavors like Pumpkin Spice or Peppermint

FAQs

What are the ingredients in OREO cookies?

Oreo cookies primarily contain sugar, unbleached enriched flour, palm and/or canola oil, cocoa, high fructose corn syrup, leavening agents, salt, soy lecithin, vanilla flavor, and chocolate. The exact ingredients may vary slightly depending on the specific Oreo variety, but these are the main components that create that distinctive Oreo flavor and texture.

Are Oreos a healthy cookie?

Oreos are definitely a treat and should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. They contain processed ingredients, added sugars, and fats, making them more of an occasional indulgence rather than a healthy snack option. These Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies are similarly a special treat rather than an everyday food.

How many calories in an Oreo chocolate chip cookie?

Each Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookie contains approximately 320-350 calories, depending on the exact size and whether you use regular or Double Stuf Oreos. The calorie count is higher than a regular chocolate chip cookie or a standard Oreo because it combines both treats into one indulgent dessert.

What came first, Oreo or chocolate chip cookies?

Oreo cookies were first introduced in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company (now known as Nabisco), while chocolate chip cookies were invented in 1938 by Ruth Wakefield at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. This means Oreos have been around for about 26 years longer than chocolate chip cookies! Combining these two iconic cookies into one treat brings together over a century of cookie history.

Conclusion

These Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies truly represent the best of both worlds – the homey comfort of chocolate chip cookies with the fun, nostalgic flavor of Oreos. They’re perfect for satisfying intense sweet cravings, impressing friends at gatherings, or simply treating yourself after a long day.

So heat up that oven, grab your mixing bowls, and get ready to create a batch of cookies that will become a new favorite in your baking repertoire. Happy baking.