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Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Oreos

Indulge in the delightful mix of rich dark chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these scrumptious homemade Oreos.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/3 cup 1/3 cup Hershey's Special Dark unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2/3 cup 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Filling
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 to 3 tablespoons 1 to 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream For consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, and cocoa powder.
  3. Cream the butter and sugars until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
  5. Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving space to spread.
Baking
  1. Bake for 8-15 minutes until they lose their glossy sheen and are golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool.
Making the Filling
  1. Beat together the butter, peanut butter, and salt until smooth.
  2. Mix in powdered sugar and vanilla, adjusting with heavy cream for consistency.
Assembly
  1. Pipe a dollop of peanut butter filling onto half of the cooled cookies and sandwich with the remaining cookies.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can be frozen for up to three months.