25 Oreo Recipe Hacks For Your Favorite Cookies

Oreos are the country's most iconic cookie. The crunchy dark chocolate biscuits sandwich a creamy, sweet filling creating a cookies-and-cream flavor. Sold across the globe, Oreo cookies have been around for over 110 years. One of the best ways to enjoy this sweet snack is with a cold glass of milk. However, the taste and texture also makes them a perfect ingredient in a variety of unique recipes. 

Oreos are incredible as a main ingredient used in a dessert created to celebrate the nation's favorite cookie. When crumbed they can be turned into a pie crust or a biscuit base for a pudding or cheesecake. They're also delicious smashed or added whole in a layered dessert, and you can also crumble little Oreo bits to create fun chocolatey sprinkles. Find out how to turn these cookies into candies, transform them into characterful party snacks, deep fry them, and more!

The hardest part of this fluffy dessert is not scoffing down the 14 Oreo cookies that'll be left in the package. So, get a cookie jar ready. If you love this brand's smooth and crunchy sweet taste, you'll love a dessert that makes it the star ingredient. The cookies accentuate those fantastically contrasting textures and, what's more, you only need three other ingredients. Use the end of a rolling pin to smash the cookies in a bowl or roll over them in a bag. Just be sure not to make them too small.

Recipe: Easy Oreo Fluff

There's nothing wrong with enjoying an Oreo as it is. However, if you're a fan of these cookies, then you're going to love the idea of turning them into a cake. Even better, you don't have to bake it either, because it's a cheesecake. The crust, filling, and topping are all made with crushed Oreo cookies. Though, you can also switch up the base and use a different ingredient, such as a graham cracker. Add chunks of cookie on top, as well as crumbs, to give the texture some variety.

Recipe: No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

Oreo cookies are nostalgic because they've been around for so long. They're reminiscent of childhood, while adults grow up still loving them. That means that they're perfect for crafting some culinary wizardry and turning them into a fun, creative sweet-and-salty snack. This one is ideal for Halloween or a spooky-themed party. All you need to do is make sure you've got your M&M "eyes" and broken pretzel stick "legs" ready. And have parchment paper there to put the treats on. You might find it easier to melt the dipping chocolate in the microwave.

Recipe: Halloween Oreo Spiders

The creamy taste with bits of crunchy cookie added is what makes the Oreo McFlurry so darned delicious. And while you can't replicate the soft-serve treat at home exactly, you can certainly whip up your own delicious version. Stick to vanilla ice cream for this recipe, and tap the cookies wrapped in plastic wrap to get the right size crumbs. The third ingredient is milk, which is what softens the texture and taste, and also thins out the ice cream. Sprinkle some crumbs on top, too. 

Recipe: 3-Ingredient Copycat McDonald's Oreo McFlurry

There's nothing like a spoonful of dirt cake to make you feel nostalgic. Crushed cookies and velvety, chocolatey pudding are what make this childhood dessert so memorable. Recreate this old-school classic for kids' parties or the young at heart. Make some "dirt" by breaking up Oreo cookies in your food processor. Pulse these so you get little crumbs rather than pulverized mush. Serve in transparent dishes so you can see the layers of "dirt" and "mud," and add a couple of gummy worms to each serving to elevate the fun element.

Recipe: Easy Dirt Cake

Pudding pies are a classic dessert in the U.S. and the layers of cream cheese, chocolate pudding, and whipped cream are divine. To create a solid base, use your hands to mix the melted butter into the Oreo cookie crumbs. Use a springform cake tin to build up the Oreo crust sides easily. This part of the pie must be chilled before adding any filling so that it can set. Don't forget to save some cookie bits to add to the cheesecake layer, and some to sprinkle on top of your finished pie.

Recipe: Oreo Pudding Pie

There's something so right about a milkshake with some fast food, but you can make this version at home whenever you like. Break up the Oreo cookies in a food processor before blending with the other ingredients so your shake is lovely and smooth. Use vanilla bean ice cream to really get that copycat flavor. Whipping cream with sugar is simple, but you can use pre-whipped if you prefer. And if you want the creamy taste without the dairy, then use plant-based ingredients instead.

Recipe: Copycat Chick-Fil-A Cookies & Cream Milkshake

Mint and chocolate are dreamy dessert matches. However, use a different flavor of ice cream if you're not a big fan of mint. Oreo cookies make up the biscuity base, and by removing the filling, you get a less intense sweetness. There are three must-dos for this stunning after-dinner course to work. First, you must freeze the cake without the meringue for at least eight hours, and then again for 30 minutes once covered with the meringue peaks. Thirdly, remove from the oven as soon as the meringue browns or use a kitchen torch instead.

Recipe: Easy Mint Baked Alaska

The most challenging part of making this nutty, chocolatey dessert is the fridge time it needs to set. Make sure it's ready to chill at least four hours before you want to dig in. The Oreo cookies are the perfect biscuity base for cream cheese, whipped cream, and peanut butter filling. Use large peanut butter cups if you like, as you chop them up anyway. And don't use chunky, or all-natural peanut butter as it won't create that wonderfully smooth cheesecake texture you're looking for. Drizzle with melted chocolate to serve.

Recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Pie

These little balls of cake and frosting covered in chocolate, on a lollipop stick, are ingenious. They're perfect for parties as they're fun, creative, and celebratory. What's more, you don't have any of the mess of slicing a cake and providing plates and cutlery. Give your cake pops a tap once you've dipped them in the chocolate to get rid of any excess. If you love cookies and cake then sprinkle crushed Oreos onto the melted chocolate coating to decorate your cake pops. You can also use white chocolate and add sprinkles instead as well.

Recipe: Cake Pops

Kids love darkly-inspired desserts and sugary snacks that tell a story. If you don't want to wait until Halloween, then you could create a spooky-themed party. Then you can serve Oreo cookie eyeballs along with other ghoulish goodies on this platter. Be creative by sprinkling candy between the sweet treats and adding glass bowls to separate them. Remember, you can incorporate some shop-bought desserts, such as Oreos, if you've not got enough homemade items to fill your sweet scary-scape. Let your imagination run wild. 

Recipe: Best Halloween Candy Platter

Just in case you didn't know, deep-fried Oreos are a thing. In fact, it's a splendidly decadent dessert. Deep fried batter-coated Oreo cookies are gooey on the inside and doughy on the outside. Use a ready-made pancake batter for this recipe if you don't want to make your own from scratch. Make these with Oreo Double Stuf to get the right balance between batter, cookie, and filling. Use a neutral tasting oil with a high smoke point, and make sure it's hot. Top with powdered sugar, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream. 

Recipe: Homemade Deep Fried Oreos