15 Recipes That Use Oreos

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Lizz Schumer
A journalist, writer, and author, Lizz Schumer has 10+ years of experience covering food and drink for a wide variety of well-known print and online publications.
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Lizz Schumer
Updated 01/18/21
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Oreos are already perfect by themselves or with a tall glass of ice-cold milk. But using them as a baking ingredient makes the all-American cookie even better. Didn't think that was possible? Neither did we until we tried these awesome recipes. These simple and delectable sweets will give your favorite cookie a makeover for a bake sale, birthday, or everyday treat that really hits the spot.

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    Oreo Cream Pie

    oreo cream pie

    The Spruce / Ashley Skabar

    For a special birthday or event, you can't go wrong with this decadent Oreo cream pie. This recipe also includes instructions for a dairy-free and egg-free dessert, but carefully read all labels to ensure they don't contain any allergens before you begin. If you don't have any dietary restrictions, feel free to use regular sour cream, chocolate, and cream cheese.

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    Vegan Oreo Flurry

    Vegan oreo ice cream flurry

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    If you avoid animal products, we've got good news for you: Oreos are already dairy-free and vegan. Make a copycat vegan version of your favorite fast food dessert using just a package of cookies and a pint of dairy-free ice cream.

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    Cookies and Cream Fudge

    Cookies and Cream Fudge

    The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau

    If you like cookies and cream ice cream, you'll love this Oreo fudge that has a similar flavor. Even first-time fudge makers can successfully make this recipe that doesn't require any beating and sets up with no effort on your part. Try it for a delectable edible gift or a fun project for the whole family.

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    No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

    No-Bake Oreo Cheesecake

    The Spruce / Jessie Sheehan

    For a tangy, rich, chocolatey dessert that doesn't heat up the kitchen on a hot day, give this no-bake Oreo cheesecake a whirl. Crushed up cookies make an appearance in both the crust and the filling, making it perfect for dedicated Oreo-lovers.

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    Oreo Rocky Road Bark

    Oreo Rocky Road Bark

    The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau

    With Oreo cookies, marshmallows, and toasted nuts, this rocky road bark comes chock full of fun textures and enough sweetness to satisfy even the most diehard chocoholic. It only requires four ingredients in total, so you can have a tasty treat or a simple edible gift in no time.

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    Oreo Milkshake

    Oreo milkshake

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    Enjoy a taste of the soda fountain in your own kitchen with just a few simple ingredients and your trusty blender. Whole milk gives this easy Oreo milkshake that super-creamy texture, but whatever you have in the fridge will work. Swap out ice cream and milk for their non-dairy versions if you have dietary restrictions.

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    Oreo Cheesecake Melt

    Oreo Cheesecake Melt

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    When most of us think of a melt, we think meat and cheese. This dessert melt will broaden your horizons. Start with cinnamon swirl bread and add cheesecake filling, Oreos, and jam for a sandwich that's crisp on the outside, gooey on the inside, and delicious all the way through.

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    Chocolate-Dipped Oreos

    Chocolate-Dipped Oreos

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    The only thing that makes chocolate sandwich cookies taste better is covering them with a blanket of chocolate. Get the kids involved for a fun afternoon project that also works great as teacher gifts or bake sale treats. Decorate chocolate-dipped Oreos with drizzles of white chocolate or even sprinkles.

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    Pudding "Dirt" Dessert Cups

    Pudding dirt cup

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    Kids and kids at heart will both love these pudding dessert cups that use chocolate pudding, whipped topping, crushed-up Oreos, and gummy worms for a dessert that tastes as great as it looks. For an even cuter presentation, use clean mini terra cotta pots instead of cups.

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    Oreo Turkeys

    Oreo Turkeys

     

    The Spruce / Leah Maroney

    Make your Thanksgiving dessert table pop with these cute turkey treats that start with Oreos as the base. They don't require any baking, so they work great as a holiday activity to keep little hands busy.

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    Oreo Ice Cream Pie

    Oreo ice cream pie slice

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    Cool things down with this Oreo-studded ice cream pie. Start with either a store-bought Oreo cookie crust or crush up extra cookies to craft your own. Drizzle with some chocolate syrup to bring it all together.

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    Oreo Truffles

    Oreo Truffles

    The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau

    It doesn't get much easier than these three-ingredient Oreo truffles. Just mix up crushed cookies and cream cheese, let it solidify a bit in the freezer, form into balls, then cover in melted chocolate. From there, decorate however you like or leave them plain.

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    Grasshopper Pie

    Grasshopper Pie

    The Spruce / Kristina Vanni

    A grasshopper cocktail typically uses creme de menthe, creme de cacao, and heavy cream. This minty pie has a similar flavor but for your dessert table instead of your glass. Crushed Oreo cookies make a perfect base for a chocolate and mint combo that will have everyone asking for seconds.

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    Cookies and Cream Bars

    Easy cookies and cream recipe

    The Spruce / Katarina Zunic

    Start with a fudge cake mix, then top it off with a mixture of cream cheese and crushed Oreo cookies for the ultimate unique cookies and cream bar. Swap out the chocolate chips for toffee bits, white chocolate chips, or other flavored chips for a fun twist.

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    Nutella Oreo Truffles

    Nutella Oreo Truffles

    The Spruce / Elizabeth LaBau

    For a fancier twist on basic Oreo truffles, add chopped hazelnuts and chocolate hazelnut spread to the cookies and cream cheese mixture. Chopped hazelnuts make a pretty topping for serving them or giving them as gifts.