Old School Homemade Oreos

 Here’s a recipe for Old School Homemade Oreos—a nostalgic treat that recreates the classic Oreo cookie, with a delicious chocolate wafer and a sweet, creamy filling!

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Ingredients:

For the Chocolate Wafer Cookies:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 tablespoons milk

For the Cream Filling:

1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)

1/4 cup vegetable shortening (or use more butter for a butter-only filling)

1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

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Instructions:

1. Make the Wafer Cookies:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt.

Add the softened butter, egg, vanilla extract, and milk to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms. The dough will be thick and slightly crumbly.

Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cookie cutter (about 2 inches in diameter) to cut out cookies. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the cookies are firm. Let them cool completely on the baking sheets.

2. Make the Cream Filling:

In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and vegetable shortening until smooth and fluffy.

Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy.

3. Assemble the Oreos:

Once the cookies have cooled, spread a generous amount of the cream filling onto the flat side of one cookie. Top with another cookie, pressing gently to sandwich them together.

Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.

4. Serve:

Enjoy these homemade Oreos with a glass of milk or on their own as a delightful treat!

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These Old School Homemade Oreos are rich, chocolatey, and filled with a sw

eet, creamy center, just like the classic you remember—made even better at home!