Description
Irish Cream Oreos are a delightful fusion of rich chocolate and creamy Irish cream flavor, creating a decadent treat that melts in your mouth. The smooth, velvety filling contrasts beautifully with the crunchy chocolate wafer, offering a sensory experience that is both indulgent and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Cookies:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Irish cream liqueur
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are firm but the centers are still soft. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, beat the softened butter, powdered sugar, Irish cream liqueur, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread a generous amount of filling on the flat side of one cookie and sandwich it with another cookie.
- Enjoy your homemade Irish Cream Oreos!
Notes
- Make-ahead: The cookies can be baked a day in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep the assembled cookies in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Substitutions: For a non-alcoholic version, use Irish cream-flavored coffee creamer instead of liqueur.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Irish-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
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