Description
This recipe recreates the famous Crumbl Oreo Cookies, combining rich chocolate cookie dough packed with mini chocolate chips and Oreo crumbs, chilled and baked to perfection. Each cookie is topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting and finished with a sprinkle of Oreo crumbs for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cubed
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup cake flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- 8 Oreos, blended into fine crumbs
Frosting
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 4 ounces full-fat cream cheese (brick-style), room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/16 teaspoon salt (a tiny pinch)
Instructions
- Prep Oreos: Take 8 whole Oreos and blend them in a high-powered blender or food processor until finely ground. Pour the Oreo crumbs into a bowl and set aside for coating and garnish.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Cut cold butter into small cubes. Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment or a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cubed butter and light brown sugar together on medium-high speed until completely combined and ultra creamy, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the creamed butter and sugar. Beat until combined. Then add cornstarch, baking soda, salt, and Dutch process cocoa powder. Beat until just combined, scraping the sides with a spatula as needed. Next, add the cake flour and all-purpose flour; mix just until combined without overmixing. Finally, fold in the mini chocolate chips, regular chocolate chips, and half of the blended Oreo crumbs with a spatula until evenly distributed. Cover the dough tightly and refrigerate for 45 minutes up to 2 hours.
- Form Cookie Balls: Remove the dough from the refrigerator. Divide into 6 equal portions, each just over 4 ounces (approximately 117 grams). Roll each portion into a large ball. Generously roll each ball in the reserved Oreo crumbs until fully coated. Save any leftover crumbs for topping. Place the dough balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or plate and chill again in the fridge or freezer for 15 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a large baking sheet with a silicone liner (preferable) or parchment paper. Arrange 3 dough balls on the pan, spacing them well apart. Bake for 13–18 minutes, aiming for about 15 minutes for a slightly underbaked center. As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, press the edges inward gently with the back of a metal spatula to give the cookies a perfect round bakery-style shape.
- Let Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10–15 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely and firm up. Repeat the baking and cooling process with the remaining 3 cookie dough balls.
- Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to cream together the room-temperature unsalted butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a tiny pinch of salt. Beat on low speed until well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust by adding a pinch more salt or powdered sugar if you prefer a firmer or sweeter frosting. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a 1M open star tip.
- Garnish and Serve: Generously pipe the cream cheese frosting onto each cooled cookie. Sprinkle the remaining Oreo crumbs on top of the frosting as desired for garnish. Enjoy your rich, creamy, bakery-style Crumbl Oreo Cookies!
Notes
- Use Dutch process cocoa powder for a rich, smooth chocolate flavor and darker color.
- Cake flour helps create a tender crumb; if unavailable, substitute with all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons per cup.
- All-purpose flour provides structure and balance; do not overmix to keep cookies tender.
- Full-fat, brick-style cream cheese ensures the frosting has the best texture and flavor.
- Chilling the dough is essential to prevent spreading during baking and to develop flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes per batch
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
