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Making your own homemade Oreo biscuits can be a fun and delicious project.

DIY Recipes: How to make Oreo biscuits at home | Pulselive Kenya

Stella Takyiwaa Okyere

Here's a basic recipe for homemade Oreo biscuits:

<ul><li>1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened</li><li>1 cup granulated sugar</li><li>1 large egg</li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li><li>2 cups all-purpose flour</li><li>3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</li><li>1/2 teaspoon baking powder</li><li>1/2 teaspoon baking soda</li><li>1/4 teaspoon salt</li><li>Browning (Optional: For extra dark color)</li><li>Black food colour (Optional)</li></ul>

<ul><li>1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened</li><li>2 cups powdered sugar</li><li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract</li></ul>

1. Preheat the oven:

<ul><li>Preheat your oven. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.</li></ul>

2. Make the cookie dough:

<ul><li>In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.</li><li>Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.</li><li>In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.</li><li>Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until well combined.</li><li>You can make black food colour by mixing red, green, and blue food colour.</li><li>Add food colour and browning to your mixture and mix until well incorporated.</li></ul>

3. Form the cookies:

<ul><li>Take small portions of the dough and roll them into balls (about 1 inch in diameter).</li><li>Place the balls on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until set. Be careful not to overbake.</li></ul>

5. Make the filling:

<ul><li>While the cookies are baking, prepare the filling. In a bowl, beat together the softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.</li></ul>

6. Assemble the cookies:

<ul><li>Once the cookies have cooled, spread a dollop of the filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another.</li></ul>

<ul><li>Allow the filled cookies to set for a little while before enjoying your homemade Oreo biscuits!</li></ul>

Feel free to adjust the recipe according to your preferences. You can experiment with the filling's sweetness or add additional flavors if you like.

Homemade Oreos are a delightful treat, and making them from scratch allows you to customize them to your taste.

DIY Recipes: How to make Oreo biscuits at home

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