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Two soft chocolate cake mix cookies filled with cream cheese frosting. These homemade Oreos are super easy to make and completely addicting!
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Table of Contents
- Chocolate Filled Cookies
- How to Make Homemade Oreos
- Tips + Variations
- More Delicious Oreo Desserts
- Homemade Oreos Printable Recipe
Chocolate Filled Cookies
I used my traditional cake mix cookie recipe to make this fun Oreo variation. All you need is a box of devil’s food cake mix, eggs and butter to make the cookies. Then whip up a quick batch of cream cheese frosting to use as the filling. Sandwich them together and then dig in!
Today I’m going to share with you how to make these SUPER easy and yummy homemade Oreos that I made for a mini tailgate party. Wow they are sure addicting! Make sure you have a crowd to feed these…that’s all I’m going to say!
These Oreo cookies are made with a cake mix, making them super easy. You only need 3 simple ingredients. Only easier might be this Oreo brownie with 2 ingredients!
You could use canned cream cheese frosting for the filling, but I promise it’s worth the extra time to make it homemade. These cookies are seriously to die for!
How to Make Homemade Oreos
- COOKIES. Mix together the cake mix, eggs and softened butter just until combined. Scoop and roll the dough into balls, then place on a lined baking sheet. Push the dough balls flat with your hand. Bake at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes, until the centers are set (you don’t want them to brown). Let cool on pan, then move to a cooling rack.
- FROSTING. Using an electric mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Then slowly add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. To make thicker, mix in more powdered sugar until desired consistency is met.
- ASSEMBLY. Spread or pipe the frosting over the BOTTOM of one cookie, then place another cookie on top. Repeat until all cookies are gone.
Tips + Variations
- Cake mix.I love using Devil’s food cake mix because it has a bold, rich chocolate flavor. A classic chocolate cake mix would also work.
- Homemade dough.Instead of using cake mix, you can also make this homemade dough from mychocolate whoopie pies recipe.
- Butter substitute.You may use vegetable oil in place of butter if preferred, although butter makes the cookies a little thicker.
- Filling.Cream cheese frosting is my absolute favorite. You could also use a traditionalbuttercream,sour cream frostingor amarshmallow frosting.
- Don’t overbake.Bake the cookiesjustuntil the centers no longer look wet. Be careful not to over bake (so they stay soft and delicious).
- Let cool.Make sure the cookies have cooled completely before adding the filling. If they are still warm, the filling will melt and they wont’ stay sandwiched together.
More Delicious Oreo Desserts
- Easy Oreo Brownies
- Cookies and Cream Cookies
- Oreo Balls (Only 3 Ingredients)
- EASY Oreo Ice Cream Cake
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Homemade Oreos
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Author: Jamielyn Nye
Two soft chocolate cake mix cookies filled with cream cheese frosting. These homemade Oreos are super easy to make and completely addicting!
Prep Time: 20 minutes mins
Cook Time: 6 minutes mins
Total Time: 26 minutes mins
Servings: 30
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 30.5 ounces Devil's food cake mix (2 packages)
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup softened butter (or can use 2/3 cup oil)
Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup butter (softened)
- 2-3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Cookies
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Combine the cake mix, eggs and butter together in a large bowl. Mix just until combined. Roll dough into a ball and push flat on the pan.
Bake for 6-8 minutes, or until the centers no longer look wet. Be careful not to over bake. Allow them to cool on the pan for a couple minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack.
Frosting
While the cookies are cooling, whip up your cream cheese frosting. Combine the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer. Once smooth, slowly add in the powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until smooth. Add more powdered sugar if desired for a thicker frosting.
Frost the BOTTOM of the cookies and then grab another cookie to put on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 113mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1.4mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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Categorized as: American, Cake Mix Cookies, Chocolate, Chocolate Cookies, Cookies, Desserts
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is also the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook. Here you will find easy family-friendly recipes for every occasion.
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21 comments
- Michele Harker
How do you form them into balls? It’s so sticky? I can’t get the dough off my hands to form the balls.
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See AlsoSugar Cookie Truffles- Sarah @IHeartNaptime
You can try chilling the dough for a bit or try wetting your hands with cold water to help form the balls.
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- Sherry
Can these be stored at room temperature, or do they need to be refrigerated? Thank you!
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- Jamielyn Nye
Hi Sherry! If they won’t be eaten in 24 hours, I would refrigerate because of the cream cheese frosting.
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- Katie
Looks so good. I know my family would love this! Can’t wait to try it.
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- Noelle Simpson
These were so delicious! Love them, might be better than the originals ;) Saving to make again soon!
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- Elizabeth Ashe
Hey Jamielyn, these look great and I am thinking of making them for my parent’s super bowl party, about how many cookies does this recipe make?
Thanks!
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- B.
I would like to do these for a Super Bowl party. Tell me, is it an 8oz. Cream cheese for the frosting?
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- Jamielyn
Yes, just for the frosting. :)
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- Alison @ Ingredients, Inc.
omg those are SO cute!!
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- Ginger Snaps
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- cristy
These are so cute! I’d love to give it a try for halloween! The filling sounds yummy.
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- Jamielyn
Thanks Cristy! They’d be so fun with orange frosting! :)
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- Mamie @ Homegrownbeanes
I am going to save this recipe for our Super Bowl Party! My kids will love it! Thanks.
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- Jamielyn
Oh yeah these are perfect for the superbowl! They are soo yummy too! :)
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- Sara @ Mom Endeavors
So fun! Love the football theme! :)
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- Valentina@baby quilts
I have never heard of or tried those before…can’t wait to get home and give the recipe a try; thanks for sharing!
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- Kristy @ Sweet Treats and More
These are so perfect for a tailgate party. Homemade oreos are the best!
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- Jamielyn
I know aren’t they the best?! MMmm…soo addicting though!
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- Kelley
nom nom nom. Football and oreos.. love it! Thanks for the recipe :)
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- Jamielyn
Your welcome! You must try them… definitely a fave around here! xoxo
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