These homemade Sourdough Oreos got that deep dark cocoa flavor, crisp bakery-style snap, and silky vanilla cream center that makes the packaged ones taste basic 😮💨🥛
Made with sourdough discard, these cookies bring a richer chocolate flavor, better texture, and that subtle bakery-style depth you only get from homemade cookies. Thin, crunchy wafers + smooth vanilla filling = elite combo.
✨ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE:
• Perfect way to use sourdough discard
• Crispy chocolate wafers with real Oreo vibes
• Black cocoa gives authentic flavor + color
• No eggs needed
• Perfect balance of dark cocoa and sweet vanilla
• Built for milk dunking 👀
⏱️ TIME:
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Bake Time: 15 mins
• Chill Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour
🥣 INGREDIENTS
🍫 Chocolate Cookies:
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup sourdough discard
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup black cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp baking soda
🤍 Vanilla Filling:
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp light corn syrup
👨🍳 HOW TO MAKE THEM
1️⃣ Cream butter + sugar until pale and fluffy.
Mix in sourdough discard and vanilla.
2️⃣ In another bowl, whisk flour, black cocoa, baking soda, and salt.
Add into wet ingredients and mix until a thick dough forms.
3️⃣ Wrap and chill dough for 30 minutes.
4️⃣ Roll dough thin (⅛ inch thick), cut circles, and stamp designs if wanted.
5️⃣ Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until tops look dry and crisp.
6️⃣ Make the filling by whipping butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and corn syrup until smooth.
7️⃣ Sandwich filling between cooled cookies and let set 30 minutes.
🔥 PRO TIPS:
• Chill dough before rolling
• Roll thin for crisp texture
• Use black cocoa for real Oreo flavor
• Cool cookies fully before filling
• Let cookies rest overnight for even better flavor
🍫 FLAVOR VARIATIONS:
• Mint cream
• Mocha filling
• Peanut butter center
• Matcha cream
• Strawberry filling
• Double chocolate
📦 STORAGE:
• Store cookies airtight for 4–5 days
• Filled cookies last about 1 week refrigerated
• Freeze dough up to 3 months
❓FAQ
Q: Can I make Double Stuf?
Yep — just add extra filling 😏
Q: Can I chill dough overnight?
Absolutely. Flavor gets even deeper.
Q: Why are my cookies soft?
Usually rolled too thick or slightly underbaked.
Q: Can I use regular cocoa powder?
Yes, but black cocoa gives the best Oreo-style taste.
These crispy homemade Sourdough Oreos are rich, nostalgic, and dangerously addictive 🍪🥛🔥
