Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe

Imagine an Oreo cookie and a chocolate chip cookie had a love child, and voilà—you’ve got a dessert that’s about to become your new best friend. Let’s dive into creating these luscious Oreo chocolate chip bars that combine the best of both cookie worlds in one irresistible treat!

I enjoy making tasty desserts, and these Oreo Cookie Bars mix together the crunchy goodness of 24 Oreo cookies with semi-sweet chocolate chips. Squeeze 6 tablespoons of melted butter into the mixing bowl, and then add the ideal amounts of flour, sugar, and vanilla extract to get the perfect blend of flavors.

These treats taste just like they should.

Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe Ingredients

• Oreo Cookies: Provide a rich chocolaty flavor; offer a delightful crunch.
• Unsalted Butter: Adds creaminess and a buttery taste; rich in fats.
• All-Purpose Flour: Main structure; provides carbohydrates and a neutral base.
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the bars; essential for flavor balance.
• Light Brown Sugar: Adds moisture and a caramel undertone; sweetens dessert.
• Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: Melts to added sweetness and rich chocolate.

Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe Ingredient Quantities

• 24 Oreo cookies
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

How to Make this Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe

1. Set your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to start. An 8×8-inch baking pan is what you need. Line it with parchment paper, allowing some to hang over the sides. That will help you remove whatever you bake in this dish. A cake is likely to be your first attempt.

2. Put 18 Oreo cookies in a food processor and pulse until they are crushed to a fine consistency. Bake the crust for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of water and 8 ounces of cream cheese.

3. In the baking pan that has been prepared, press the Oreo mixture firmly into the bottom to create a crust that is even throughout.

4. In a tiny mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and baking powder. Whisk until homogeneous.

5. In a big mixing bowl, mix together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until they are light and fluffy.

6. Combine the egg and vanilla extract with thorough beating until they are well blended.

7. Slowly mix in the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, combining until they just come together.

8. Combine the chocolate chips and the other six roughly chopped Oreo cookies with the mixture.

9. Evenly spread the dough over the crust of Oreo in the pan that has been prepared for it.

10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment overhang and slicing into squares. Enjoy!

Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe Equipment Needed

1. Oven
2. 8×8-inch baking pan
3. Parchment paper
4. Food processor
5. Mixing bowls (small, medium, and large)
6. Whisk
7. Electric mixer or hand mixer
8. Spatula
9. Measuring cups
10. Measuring spoons
11. Toothpick

FAQ

• Q:Q: Can I use a different variety of Oreo cookies?
  A: Yes, you can play around with the different Oreo flavors, but it may slightly change the flavor profile.
• Q:Can this recipe be altered to be gluten-free? A: You could use a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, but the taste and texture might be different from what you’d get with this recipe as written.
• Q:What is the best way to ensure these Oreo Cookie Bars maintain their integrity after baking? A: Maintaining integrity means enfolding the essence of each component and ensuring a good and decent taste. An untainted flavor is a major key to good cookies.
• Q:Is it possible to use margarine in place of butter?
  A:
  Certainly, you can use margarine instead, but the taste and consistency might be affected a bit.
• Q:Can nuts be added to this recipe? A: They can. Nuts! They can and you can if you like. Nuts like chopped almonds or walnuts can add a nice crunch and a little extra nutrition to the bars.
• Q:How can I know when the bars are finished baking? A: They should be golden brown at the edges and a toothpick inserted into the middle should come out clean.
• Q:Are there any substitutes for eggs in this recipe? A: Yes, you can substitute a flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed + 2.5 tablespoons water).

Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe Substitutions and Variations

To prepare the cookies, use chocolate sandwich cookies or any brand of cookies that are similar to Oreo and filled with cream.
For unsalted butter (both melted and softened): Substitute with an equal amount of margarine or a mix of butter and margarine.
For all-purpose flour: Use whole wheat pastry flour for a healthier option, or a gluten-free all-purpose blend if avoiding gluten.
For granulated sugar: Substitute with coconut sugar or use an equal amount of cane sugar.
To make semi-sweet chocolate chip cookies: Substitute dark chocolate chips or chopped chocolate for a different flavor intensity.

Pro Tips

1. Chill the Dough: Before spreading the dough over the Oreo crust, consider chilling it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This will help the dough firm up slightly, making it easier to spread evenly across the crust.