Oreo Cookie Recipe

A white cake stand showcases four Oreo cookies with intricate snowflake patterns. Two boast rich red filling, while the others reveal a vibrant green. The backdrop brims with festive holiday decor, including ribbons and sparkling ornaments, setting the perfect scene for an Oreo cookie recipe delight.

Christmas Tree Cookies are a must-have for the holiday season, adding festive charm to any dessert table. These 3D standup black chocolate cookies take holiday baking to a whole new level, creating a stunning visual and delicious treat all in one.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Chocolate cookies, christmas cookie, christmas desserts, Christmas Tree Cookies, Cut out cookies, sugar cookies

Prep Time 45

Cook Time 10

Chill Time 1

Total Time 1 55

Servings cookie sandwiches

Calories 60kcal

Author Janine Waite

Equipment

cookie stamps and cutter optional

Ingredients

Cookie Dough

1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup black cocoa powder
2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ tsp salt

Oreo Filling

¾ cup unsalted butter room temperature
¾ cup shortening
5¼ cups powdered sugar
1½ tbsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt optional

Instructions

Cookie

Prepare Dough: Cream the butter and sugar together until smooth and fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix black cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually mix the dry and wet ingredients to form a firm dough. If the dough is too dry, mix it with your hands to form a ball.
Roll and Cut: Roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness between two pieces of parchment paper
Cut and Stamp: Use a round-stamped cookie cutter to create your desired shapes. First, stamp the cookie design, then use the round cutter to cut out the stamped shape.
Reuse the Dough: After cutting out a batch, gather the remaining dough, roll it out again, and repeat the process until all the dough is used.
Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Chill the Dough: Chill cookies for at least 1 hour or until firm.
Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 8–10 minutes. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Oreo Filling

Whip the Butter and Shortening: In a large mixing bowl, beat the unsalted butter and shortening on medium speed until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the Vanilla: Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, while mixing on low speed to avoid a mess. After adding all the sugar, increase the mixer to medium-high and beat until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Add Salt (Optional): If desired, add a pinch of salt and mix until combined.

Assembling Cookies

Prepare the Cookies: Make sure the chocolate wafers are fully cooled before assembling.
Add the Filling: Place a dollop of the creamy filling onto the flat side of one cookie.
Press Together: Press a second cookie gently onto the filling until it spreads evenly to the edges.
Set the Cookies: Allow the assembled cookies to rest for 15-20 minutes so the filling firms up.

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