45 Genius Ways To Use Oreos You Never Would've Thought Of
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Sure, we love eating Oreos straight up or dunked in a cold glass of milk, but there's so many more ways to enjoy them. It turns out if you add a few more ingredients to the list, all your favorite desserts get exponentially more delicious. Try these decadent, cookies and cream-inspired recipes for cookies and cream ice cream, Oreo cheesecake, and even Oreo Jell-O shots(!) to get more Oreo (especially these Neapolitan Oreos) into your diet.
When we head to the state fair or carnival, our first stop is always, yes, the deep-fried Oreos stand. Lucky for all of us, you don't have to wait 'til the fair comes to town to get a fresh batch of these deep-fried wonders. Got pancake mix? You're halfway there! Pancake mix is the ideal batter for dredging Oreos, and if you want a fun, festive spin, we also love using funfetti cake mix for our birthday cake fried Oreos.
Oreos always manage upgrade all of our classic favorite desserts, like cookies and cream blondies, cookies 'n' cream millionaire shortbread, and cookies 'n' cream brownies. It's easy to see why we might love these more than the original.
Feel free to go wild and swap in any and all of your favorite Oreo flavors into these recipes. Maybe add some tiramisu Oreos to our Oreo tiramisu recipe? Or use birthday cake Oreos in our Oreo funfetti icebox cake? More of a Golden Oreos fan? We've got you more than covered with our creamsicle cheesecake and Golden Oreo truffle recipes.
Oreo Truffles
These Oreo truffles are basically a cheater truffle. Cover in melted chocolate and let them harden and...you're done! They make a wonderful last-minute holiday dessert or homemade gift for a friend.
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Deep-Fried Oreos
Ahh, the classic deep-fried Oreo. It's a state-fair favorite that's worth every single calorie. Now, you can make them right at home with those lingering Oreos you have (IF that ever happens). It's the perfect treat for any occasion!
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Cookies ‘N’ Cream Millionaire Shortbread
Just when we thought a millionaire shortbread couldn’t get richer, we switched up the classic recipe to feature layers of chocolate shortbread, chocolate caramel, and an added bonus of a cookie 'n' cream filling. The snap of chocolate with chewy caramel and bites or crushed-up Oreos just make these that much better.
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Classic Icebox Cake
Few desserts are as easy as an icebox cake. (Okay, we see you 3-ingredient sugar cookies.) If you can whip cream, you're basically halfway there. For a chocolate version, add 1 to 2 tablespoons cocoa powder to your whipped cream mixture. Or, for a zesty variation, swap out chocolate cookies for vanilla cookies and add 2 tsp citrus zest to your whipped cream, or go rogue with a peanut butter icebox version!
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Chocolate Fluffernutter Pie
For all the chocolate peanut butter cup–obssessed, Fluffernutter-loving friends out there: We see you. This recipe is an upgraded no-bake peanut butter pie. Instead of topping it with traditional whipped cream, we made a very quick and easy marshmallow whipped cream.
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Oreo Cheesecake
Cheesecake is our favorite kind of cake, and Oreos are our favorite cookie, so you can only imagine how wildly delicious this combination is for us. Pro tip: Folding Oreos into the batter turns it a speckly gray color; if you want the cheesecake to be a more classic color, coarsely chop the Oreos and gently fold in (the finer the crumb, the darker the batter will turn).
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Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
Homemade ice cream—is there anything better? Sure, you could buy it in a pint or trek to a scoop shop, but ice cream made in your own kitchen not only tastes better, it has a bit of magic to it. The best part is you don't need any fancy equipment to make this homemade ice cream.
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Chocolate-Covered Oreos
This easy dessert takes no time, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Wondering about the coconut oil? It serves two functions. 1. It thins the chocolate slightly, making it easier to dip the Oreos. 2. It helps the chocolate set much more quickly in the fridge. It's a win/win!
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Oreo Cookie Balls
Oreo lovers, be prepared to eat a whole batch of these. These cookie balls are essentially truffles. You simply crush up Oreos (we like using a food processor, but the old zip-top bag and rolling pin definitely works), mix them up with cream cheese, and then dunk those balls into melted chocolate.
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Copycat Cheesecake Factory Oreo Cheesecake
When it comes to a Cheesecake Factory cheesecake, we don't expect anything less than extreme decadence. With five indulgent layers of chocolate and Oreo, this Oreo dream cheesecake certainly delivers that and more.
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Cookies 'N' Cream Blondies
These blondies have both Oreos and Hershey's Cookies 'N' Creme Bars. We call this proof that blondies have more fun.
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Cookies & Cream Brownies
If you ask us, cookies 'n' creme candy bars are highly underrated. Even the white chocolate haters on our team can't resist them (because those crunchy chocolate bits are everything). And as it turns out, melting them down makes the perfect frosting for fudgy brownies. Especially when there are WHOLE OREOS stuffed inside. 😏
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Oreo Jell-O Shots
Even after a double-take, you wouldn't believe these aren't double-stuffed Oreos. We removed the cream filling and replaced it with boozy Jell-O that will undoubtedly trick all of your friends!
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Coffee Cookies 'N' Cream Ice Cream
You don't need a machine to make a homemade batch of ice cream—just a strong arm and some imagination. Here, we folded in Oreos, caramel sauce, and a touch of instant coffee for a caffeinated kick.
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Cookies 'N' Cream Ice Cream Pie
We get it; maybe you just can't choose between a chocolaty pie, cake, or ice cream? This ice cream pie is the most delicious compromise: a buttery Oreo crust is filled with a cookies 'n' cream ice cream (and plenty of hot fudge sauce).
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Red Velvet Cookies & Cream Bars
Craving a red velvet cake and Oreos? We've been there. This sweet treat means never having to choose. If you love these, you'll really love our cookies 'n' cream brownies.
Dirt Cake
This dirt cake is like the large-scale version of our other childhood favorite, dirt pudding (which is made in individual cups and chocolate pudding). How can you go wrong with an Oreo crust topped with a cream cheese pudding mixture that's then sprinkled with more Oreos for good measure? You can't.
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Oreo Cheesecake Bars
No matter what kind of dessert you're craving, you'll likely find it in one bite of this rich, decadent treat. Want cheesecake? Got it. Oreos? Check. Chocolate chip cookie dough? 100%.
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Oreo Cookie Skillet
This beyond-simple campfire dessert is like survival food, but make it Delish. Don't wait until the center turns golden—the rest will burn before it does! Plus, the top will continue to firm up as it cools. Serve it warm, scooped into bowls topped with your ice cream of choice.
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Oreogasm Poke Cake
This easy chocolate poke cake is so good, it's almost NSFW. Hungry for more? Our oreogasm cheesecake is also legendary.
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