A Crunchy Chocolate Cookie With Sweet Cream Filling
Making homemade Oreos is easier than you think—and yes, they taste just like the store-bought version (maybe even better!). These chocolate sandwich cookies are made with simple pantry staples and bake up perfectly crisp with that classic sweet cream filling in the center.
If you love fun copycat snack recipes for the kids—or let’s be honest, for yourself—this one is a must-try. The cookie layers are thin, rich, and chocolatey, and the butter-based cream filling brings everything together. The hardest part? Not eating the whole batch before they’re fully assembled.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cookies
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- ⅓ cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt, fine
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup maple syrup, pure
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, smooth
For the Cream Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, pure
Step-By-Step Instructions
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients
- Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until evenly combined.
2. Cream the Wet Ingredients
- In a separate bowl, beat butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine & Chill
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix into a soft dough.
- Chill for a few minutes to firm up.
4. Roll & Cut
- Roll the dough super thin.
- Cut into cookie shapes and place on a lined baking sheet.
5. Bake
- Bake until crisp.
- Allow the cookies to cool completely.
6. Fill & Assemble
- Whip together the butter-based cream filling.
- Spread onto half the cookies.
- Sandwich with the remaining cookies.
Pro Tips & Suggestions
- Roll the dough very thin for that classic Oreo crunch.
- Let cookies cool fully before adding filling.
- Use a piping bag for neat, even cream centers.
- Store in an airtight container to keep them crisp.
About the Creator
This recipe is by the creative behind @feedingtinybellies, known for sharing family-friendly recipes and fun copycat snacks made with simple ingredients.
Lily Payen | @feedingtinybellies