Homemade Oreos Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (2024)

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Homemade Oreos are devil’s food cake chocolate sandwich cookies with a cream cheese frosting inside.

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HOMEMADE OREOS

Let’s just call a spade a spade. These are my version of baked version of an Oreo. These are by no means, in a side by side comparison, going to look or taste like an Oreo. You could call these Chocolate Sandwich cookies with cream cheese frosting.

I’ve tried homemade versions of this (without a cake mix) and they’re always dry and bitter. Not what anyone wants to eat.

CHANGES TO CAKE MIX

This recipe is old and like many old recipes made with a cake mix they need to be revised. Do you know why? I used to work for Betty Crocker and am very familiar with their products. Their cake mixes used to be 18.25 ounces and a couple of years ago they changed all of their cake mixes to 15.25 ounces. If you notice, most other cake brands changed as well to a standard 15.25 ounces.

What does that mean? All of those old recipes are just slightly off in proportions. Because there’s less cake mix per box this cookie dough is a lot more wet made today than a few years ago. I have changed it to suit the other ingredients better.

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WHAT KIND OF CAKE MIX DO I USE?

Devil’s Food cake mix is used here but you can also use chocolate fudge or regular old chocolate.

CRISCO VS BUTTER

There are many different versions of this cookie out there. I don’t love cooking with Crisco but it does give it a nice crisp cookie. I prefer the flavor of butter and the softness it adds.

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OTHER COOKIE RECIPES

  • No-Bake Cookies
  • Monster Cookies
  • Soft Sugar Cookies
  • S’mores Cookies
  • Oreo Pudding Cookies
  • Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
  • Maple Shortbread Cookies
  • Peppermint Oreos

Prep Time: 10 minutes mins

Cook Time: 8 minutes mins

Total Time: 18 minutes mins

Servings: 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 (15.25 ounce) boxes Devil's food cake mix
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 (8 oz) package of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.

  • In a large bowl combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil with a mixer. The batter will be very stiff. If the dough is hard to work with refrigerate for about 15 minutes. Pinch of pieces of batter (about 1 tablespoon) and roll into balls. Place 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheets and flatten slightly with fingertips. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until a slight indentation remains when lightly touched. Remove from the oven and slightly slam the cookie sheet on a surface. This helps flatten them. Immediately remove cookies from the cookie sheets with a spatula and cool on a wire rack. Let cookies cool completely.

  • In a small glass bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter until completely blended. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until the icing is fluffy and smooth. Spread half of the cookies with icing and top with remaining cookies. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container or resealable plastic bags. Makes 2 dozen.

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Author: Christy Denney

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published on Aug 18, 2021

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14 comments on “Homemade Oreos”

  1. Cymbal Killer Reply

    I have some orange cake mix sitting around. I like trying different flavors and think I’ll try with that. I might have a lemon, too. I’ll try to remember to let you know. Thank you!

  2. MARY Reply

    DON’T UNDERSTAND THE “BUTTER” INGREDIENT—–IS IT 1/2 CUP + 1 STICK?

    • Christy Denney Reply

      It’s a formatting bug. It’s fixed now.

  3. Lesa Thomas Reply

    Hi,
    Excellent and delicious recipe. I will give it a try one of these days.
    Thanks

  4. JC Reply

    I cut in half the recipe above for a small gathering and they were a hit. Went to make a second time and followed the recipe as is and they were so tacky that I could not make them into balls…just stuck to my hands. Thought it was possibly the brand of cake (Duncan Hines) so I went to the store and bought another brand (Betty Crocker)…same problem. Saw the original recipe called for 18.5 oz packages where I was only using 15.5 oz packages with the BC brand so I put in half of a third package but it did not help… any suggestions?

    • Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} Reply

      JC,
      So the first time they weren’t tacky? The only thing I can think of is the size of a eggs you used. Did you use extra large eggs?

    • Andrea Jorgensen Reply

      Hi! We had the same problem with our cookies tonight. So, we got our hands just slightly damp, scooped the dough out with a spoon and then smoothed the dough into balls with our slightly damp hands. Worked perfectly and the cookies turned out perfectly. Hope this helps! (I realize this comment is from years ago, but maybe it will help someone else making them. 😊

  5. Colleen Reply

    My OReo loving daughter sais “No way!” When i suggested this recipe. . . We will see very soon. Thank you.

  6. Av Reply

    I made these yesterday and I wanted to say they turned out great! They tastes just like oreos! Thanks for this awesome recipe!

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    Its an excellent treat for everyone. Nice recipe You make my day. Great Post.

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    Wow excellent recipe, thanks for sharing I love cookies type oreo haha

  9. bigFATcook Reply

    Yummy.. i must try out this recipe.. looks like it’s easy and fun!!

    Greets from BFC!!

  10. Melissa Reply

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  11. Kristy and Brett Reply

    I absolutely LOVE these!! So easy and so good! Glad to hear you are back!

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Homemade Oreos Recipe - The Girl Who Ate Everything (2024)

FAQs

What are the ingredients for Oreo? ›

INGREDIENTS: UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PALM OIL, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, ...

Who did Oreo copy? ›

Oreo was created in 1912 as an imitation of Hydrox. Oreo eventually surpassed Hydrox in popularity, which resulted in the Hydrox cookies being perceived by many as an Oreo off-brand, despite the opposite being the case.

Why did Oreo beat Hydrox? ›

So when and why did Oreos become more popular than Hydrox? The truth of the matter is that Oreos outpaced its rival not just with a superior name, but with superior marketing.

Who created Oreo? ›

Samuel J. Porcello (May 23, 1935 – May 12, 2012) was an American food scientist who worked at Nabisco for 34 years. He is particularly noted for his work on the modern Oreo cookie. Porcello held five patents directly related to the Oreo.

What does Oreo stand for? ›

Etymology. The origin of the name "Oreo" is unknown, but there are many hypotheses, including derivations from the French word or, meaning "gold", or from the Greek word ωραίο (oreo) meaning "nice" or "attractive". Others believe that the cookie was named Oreo simply because the name was short and easy to pronounce.

What are the first 5 ingredients in Oreos? ›

INGREDIENTS: NABISCO OREOS (UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE \, RIBOFLAVIN \, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, PALM AND/OR CANOLA OIL, COCOA (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY LECITHIN, CHOCOLATE, ARTIFICIAL ...

What cookie did Oreo ripoff? ›

Oreo is the best-selling cookie in the world today. But few people remember the product that Nabisco blatantly ripped off: Hydrox. A creation of Kansas City's Loose-Wiles Biscuit Company, Hydrox was billed as the “aristocrat of cookies,” with a novel combo of chocolate and cream filling.

What cookie came before Oreo? ›

Hydrox cookies have a sweet filling and a crunchy cookie shell. The Oreo cookie, introduced in 1912, was inspired by the Hydrox. The Oreo eventually became more popular than Hydrox which resulted in Hydrox being thought of as a copy of Oreo.

Does Hydrox still exist? ›

Yet Oreo's dominance is unparalleled, accounting for roughly 10% of all cookies purchased in the US. Nabisco, the maker of Oreo (and a subsidiary of Mondelez Inc.), commands nearly 40% of the cookie market. Hydrox, meanwhile, was discontinued in 2003.

Why did Oreo fail in China? ›

The problem, as Warren put it, “was that we were looking for American consumers in China”. The Oreo in China simply focused too much on the global market, and not enough on the local market. It essentially had its name translated into the local language and dropped into China.

How much did Hydrox sue Oreo for? ›

Kassoff has expressed concern about Mondelēz's before. Upset with the Chicago-based company's efforts to diminish his brand's presence in the competitive cookie aisle, he filed an official complaint with the Federal Trade Commission in 2018 seeking $800 million in damages.

Did Lady Gaga make Oreos? ›

The pop sing- er's branded Oreos — inspired by her album, “Chromatica” — have become a viral sensation, with fans posting on Twitter and Instagram about snagging packages of the green-and-pink cookies. “It's been incredible and beat our wildest expectations,” Oreo senior director Justin Parnell tells Variety.

How old is the oldest Oreo? ›

On this day in 1912, Oreo cookies were first developed and produced by Nabisco in New York City. It's time to celebrate the iconic crunchy chocolate sandwich cookie with the sweet vanilla cream filling that Americans have enjoyed for over one hundred years. March 6th is National Oreo Cookie Day!

Who is the CEO Oreo? ›

They may be in different businesses, but Mondelez International (MDLZ) Chief Executive Dirk van de Put is of the same mind.

What are the ingredients in Oreo packets? ›

Refined Wheat Flour (Maida), Sugar, Fractionated Fat, Palmolein Oil, Cocoa Solids (2%), Invert Sugar, Leavening Agents (500(ii),503(ii)), Starch, Iodised Salt, Emulsifier (322), Nature Identical Flavouring Substances. Twist, lick and dunk! Marketed by: Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd.

What are the ingredients in Oreo snacks? ›

Dark cocoa compound (22,9%) (sugar, vegetable fat (palm kernel, palm), fat-reduced cocoa powder (20%), emulsifier (sunflower lecithin), natural vanilla flavouring), whole milk (21,9%), vegetable fats (palm, palm ernel, coconut), sugar, cocoa flavouredbiscuit crumbles (8,2%) (wheat flour, sugar, rapeseed oil, fat- ...

What is the filling inside Oreos? ›

The creamy filling inside an oreo is not cream because the recipe contains no milk product as such the FDA prohibits Nabisco from labelling the creation as cream. The creme is made from some combination of sugar, high fructose, corn syrup, soy lecithin, artificial flavour and palm or canola oil.

Do Oreos have milk or eggs in them? ›

The classic Oreo and many of its flavor iterations are completely devoid of animal ingredients, which leads to a natural follow-up question: what is the cream filling made out of? Well, it's made of quite a few ingredients, but none of them are dairy-based milk or cream.

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