How to Make Faux-reos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Who doesn't love the classic Oreo cookie? The rich, creamy filling sandwiched between two crispy chocolate wafers is hard to resist. But what if you could enjoy that same delicious flavor and texture without all the processed ingredients and preservatives? That's where Faux-reos come in. This homemade version of the beloved cookie is made with simple, wholesome ingredients that you can feel good about indulging in. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (18.25 ounce) packages devil's food cake mix
  • 1 ½ cups shortening
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Combine all ingredients and mix well. Batter will be thick.
  • Roll dough into balls the size of nickels. Place on greased cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When cookies are cool, frost the bottoms of half of the cookies with Faux-reo filling(see footnote) and stick bottom-to-bottom with another unfrosted cookie.
  • Nutrition

    313 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 329mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 215mg