Last weekend I rolled out of bed bright and early on Saturday and the first thing I did was to start putting together the dough for these cookies. Oreos before 8 am are a good thing, right? 🙂 Because the dough has to be refrigerated before baking, I didn’t actually eat cookies for breakfast – it wasn’t until later that afternoon that I put them in the oven. I couldn’t resist trying one while it was still warm, and I just loved it. A chewy cookie with gooey chocolate chips and big chunks of Oreo throughout, rich but not too rich. I recreated that fresh from the oven taste every time I had these cookies by microwaving them for 15-20 seconds. It was perfection!
Unfortunately, my motivation to photograph the cookies was low, so a few sat on the counter all week waiting for me to get my act in gear. As I was getting ready to settle in for the Patriots game last night, I was trying to decide on a snack, and started craving the last two cookies. I finally took a few shots, then popped them in the microwave and retreated to the couch to watch the game. The bad news? Even with the microwave’s help, my cookies were no longer soft and chewy – they were definitely past their prime. Lesson learned, sometimes being a procrastinator doesn’t pay off.  Luckily, any disappointment over the cookies was quickly forgotten as the Patriots cruised to an easy win 🙂 On to the AFC championship game next week!!
Double Fudge Oreo Crunch Cookies
from How Sweet It Is
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate)
1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (I left mine in fairly big chunks)
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients in 2 additions, beating until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and Oreos with a rubber spatula (the batter will be quite thick).
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop to divide the dough into 2 tablespoon balls and place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving 2 inches between them. Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are set (the centers may still feel soft). Transfer the baking sheet to a wire rack and let the cookies cool for about 5 minutes before removing them to the rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough (be sure to let the baking sheet cool in between batches).
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Makes about 32 cookies
These look great! Was rooting for the Broncos though.
This is my kind of cookie! Oreos and chocolate fused into one hybrid cookie = perfection!
Oh drool!!!
You already know that we’re seldom going to be rooting for the same sports teams… =) These cookies look really good! I don’t usually buy Oreos, but I might need some so I can make these.
Wow these look amazing especially the little white flecks given from the Oreo cream center. Yum!
And that game was saddening. I’m not a football watcher but I decided to watch the game to see what all the Tebow hype was about. My dad was so saddened that he changed channels and we watched Sarah’s Key, which he joked was a happier movie than the outcome of the game.
your cookies look great and sorry that the last two were just a little on the meh side from sitting around waiting to be photographed…I am glad to know I am not the only one who has done this. I thought it was just me! Sometimes it’s just hard to fit the photography in during daylight/good lighting hours and so it all waits.
The cookies look awesome though!
These look completely sinful. I bet the Oreo gives them a nice crunch. I have some left over Oreos in my pantry from a mud pie recipe I just made. The chocolate lover in me can’t resist giving these a try. Thanks for the microwave tip…warm cookies are the bomb.
Chewy cookies with crunchy Oreos sound pretty tasty! I’d have to be sure to keep the Oreos under wraps until I was ready to bake, or they’d disappear.
These sound awesome! Love chocolate and Oreos and put them together as often as possible 🙂
These look so good… I might have to bookmark these and make them for the Patriots/Ravens game next weekend. I’ll be cheering for the Ravens, though. 🙂
I have a couple of friends that need a good cookie. This is the one. It’s full of chocolate and a few surprises. Can’t wait to make them. I can always count on you Tracey for the perfect treat!
Have a wonderful week.
Give me a few of these and a huge glass of cold milk, and I’d be as happy as anything!
I’ve made these before! They’re lovely! Now I want to make them again. Mmm.
I’ve got some Oreo’s to use up, this is perfect!
I am always so sad when cookies are no longer soft and chewy. But they definitely look good!
Nice!
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What a fantastic idea. I don’t know why I never think to bake with oreo…. I may try these with mint oreos!!
I’m glad your team won…I’m still mourning yesterday’s Packer loss. I think I need to make these to drown my sorrows in 🙂
OH, I love Oreo’s, these cookies look very drool worthy!
Normally Im not a chocolate cookie fan (crazy, I know) but these are screaming to me this morning!
Yum! I’m on an Oreo kick right now. Must try these!
Yum! I’m on an Oreo kick right now. Must try these!
Yum! I’m on an Oreo kick right now. Must try these!
Yum! I’m on an Oreo kick right now. Must try these!