The only thing that could possibly be better than a good chocolate chip cookie is one that’s been stuffed with an Oreo cookie! These Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are decadent treats with the best kind of surprise inside.
Helllloooo Friday.
We’ve made it through the workweek, through long commutes and tired routines with simply not enough coffee to wake our sleep deprived minds. In my case, I’ve been grappling with shaking off the jetlag and regaining a shred of motivation after a great conference and mini vacation on the other side of the United States earlier this week, and getting back on track has been much more difficult than I thought.
You and I, we deserve a cookie. A double cookie. An Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Make it two, please.
These cookies have been circulating the internet since the first time I ever logged on to Pinterest years ago (back when it was invite-only, anyone else remember that?).
I decided that they deserved a place on the blog with a from-scratch chocolate chip cookie recipe (no pre-made, store-bought dough here!), and so I got to work on a soft and chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe that could securely hold an Oreo Cookie. I actually ultimately modified another stuffed cookie recipe that I had on the blog (this is not my first time stuffing one dessert inside another, not even close).
After only a few modifications, here we are.
While these cookies are pretty simple (make chocolate chip cookie dough, chill it briefly so that it’s manageable, roll it around an Oreo cookie, chill briefly again, bake, done), I do have some quick and easy tips before you get started:
- Chill the dough after making it, otherwise it will likely be too sticky to manage. 15 minutes should be sufficient, but if it’s still too sticky just return it to the fridge for another 10 minutes. Don’t chill it too long, or it will be too firm to mold around your Oreos.
- Chill the dough again after you make your cookie balls. This will keep them from spreading too much in the oven. Only 15-30 minutes is needed in the freezer, but you can chill these longer. If you intend to save them to bake later (longer than 30 minutes), just be sure to wrap them in plastic wrap and store in a Ziploc bag or airtight container.
- Know which way your Oreo cookie is facing. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve baked one of these only to end up with a big vertical lump thanks to an Oreo Cookie standing on its end right in the center. As you mold the dough around each cookie, just be mindful of the direction your Oreo is facing, making a small indent or “x” on the top of each ball of dough could be a helpful reminder once you’ve rolled them.
- For pretty cookies, gently press additional chocolate chips onto the surface of each cookie after they come out of the oven. This makes them look nice and keeps the cookie dough from requiring too may chips, which can make it difficult to roll the dough around your Oreos.
I also made a short (non-YouTube) video that you can see below to show you exactly how I make these Oreo stuffed cookies.
Are these videos helpful to you? Do you prefer the short ones (like I have here) or the slightly longer YouTube ones (and can you guess which one I prefer filming!? It’s the ones where you don’t see my face — I am so uncomfortable being on camera!).
Either way, enjoy!
Full printable recipe below the video
Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- ½ cup (100 g) sugar
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar tightly packed
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 3 cups (380 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cup (255 g) semisweet chocolate chips divided
- 20 Oreo Cookies divided
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in large bowl using electrical mixer), cream together butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Scrape sides of bowl.1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, ½ cup (100 g) sugar, 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar tightly packed
- Add eggs and vanilla extract. Beat until well-combined.2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.3 cups (380 g) all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until well-combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips, reserve remaining ½ for later.1 ½ cup (255 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- Place 5 Oreo cookies in a small plastic bag and use a rolling pin or mallet to break into small pieces. Use a spatula to fold cookie bits into dough.20 Oreo Cookies
- Cover dough and chill in refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
- Scoop 1 ½ Tbsp of dough, flatten between your palms, and place on top of one Oreo cookie. Wrap another 1 ½ Tbsp of dough around the bottom of the cookie and mold the dough around the cookie until it's completely covered (add more dough, if needed). Repeat with remaining Oreo cookies.
- Place dough on a wax paper lined plate and freeze for 20-30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375F (190C).
- Once dough has chilled and oven is preheated, place dough on parchment paper lined cookie sheet, spacing each cookie at least 2" apart, and bake on 375 for 11 minutes,
- Within 2 minutes of removing cookies from oven, gently nestle remaining chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
- Allow to cool before enjoying.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
Danielle
I’m sorry. I meant, could I use a tablespoon scoop for the top and a tablespoon scoop for the bottom of the Oreo to try to get close to a dozen? without altering ingredients?
Sam
Hi Danielle! You need that much dough to cover up the cookie. You may not be able to fully cover the cookie by cutting it that much. This recipe as is should make about 15 cookies.
S
How long do I leave cookies on pan before transferring them over to a rack?
Sam Merritt
I let these cool completely on the pan, unless I feel like I over-baked them in which case I will move them after about 5 minutes, but do so carefully as they are fragile. 🙂
Jody
I’m going to halve this recipe and want to brown my butter first for extra flavour! would that work here or do i have to add more butter to allow for any evaporation of liquid in the butter when browned?
I would of course bring brown butter back to room temperature before using it for this recipe.
thanks.
Sam
Hi Jody! You may need to reduce the flour a little bit, but I haven’t personally experimented with it so I can’t say for sure how to adjust it.
Jody
I thought about just browning a lot of butter and bringing to room temp and then using the required amount as stated in the recipe.
Someone in your fb group mentioned doing that and I thought what a great idea!
Susie
These cookies look so yummy! Is it possible to use crisco butter flavored shortening? Also can you assemble the cookie dough with Oreo in it ,then freeze them?
Sam
Hi Susie! I have never tried with the butter Crisco but I think it would work fine as a substitute for the butter. And yes you can assemble and then freeze, I have a tutorial on how to freeze cookie dough and you could follow the instructions there. Enjoy!
Bethany
These are intense cookies, try them! Always a hit at church events, thanks for the recipes!
Emily @ Sugar Spun Run
We’re so happy they are such a hit, Bethany! Thanks for using our recipe ❤️
Maria
This Was A Amazing Recipe Sam! Thanks So Much! I’m An Oreo Fan! 🙂
Sam
I’m so glad you enjoyed them so much! 🙂
Kelly
Can the cookie dough be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight? Thanks!
Sam
Sure thing! 🙂
Lorley
Hi Sam
This unusual cookie was very good. The chilled cookie dough was the perfect consistency to wrap around the Oreo. I got 16 cookies and baked them for twelve minutes. They didn’t turn out quite as pretty as yours. Mine looked a bit like a UFO or a top hat. Do you think if I froze the dough longer it would keep its shape better or add a few more grams of flour to the dough? The taste is perfection and that’s what really counts. Thanks for providing such great recipes to dazzle the family!
Sam
Hi Lorley! If they flattened a little too much they may have needed a little more chill time or a little more flour in the dough. I’m glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
Hillary
Are you able to substitute the eggs for something else successfully?
Sam
Hi Hillary! Unfortunately I do not know of a good substitute here. 🙁
Hillary
Thanks anyway for your reply. Hope to experiment some ways to make it egg free soon. Looks delish.
Mark
Excellent as always!
Like the short video style. Sometimes longer version more helpful if recipe is more difficult/ more detailed..
Sam
Thank you, Mark! I’m glad the video was helpful. 🙂
Chelsi
How long can you freeze the cookie dough for?
Sam
Hi Chelsi! It should be good for several months once frozen. 🙂
Stella
Once they’ve been baked, can you freeze them and if so for how long?
Sam
Hi Stella! They could be frozen for up to a couple of months. 🙂