Over Christmas, my younger sister made the homemade oreos from Smitten Kitchen, adapted from pastry mastermind Wayne Brachman. The second I bit into one I knew it was only a matter of time before I made these at home myself. I don't know how many of you remember the short-lived Oreo Mr. Big Stuff or the phenomenal commercials that went along with this genius snack food creation. But, one taste of these Homemade oreos will take you right down memory lane. This recipe has gone ahead and beaten Nabisco at its own game. Seriously, the dunk or twist debate won't even matter after you try these.
How is it possibly better? Well, the cookie in this version is softer and chewier than the real deal, which as a soft cookie proponent is far preferable. And, since all we can get nowadays are the regular size oreos, these larger versions give us some bigger is better action. Now for the more important part...The center is spot on. So if the center is the same as the original, then why does that make the homemade better? Silly, I doubled the center recipe and spread the frosting on both sides of the cookie sandwich before I united the two sides for the greater good. In other words, I had homemade Mr. Double Big stuff oreos.
These will become one of your favorites...trust me. They're a slam "dunk".
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