Recipes Desserts Chocolate Dessert Recipes 12 Reasons to Keep a Stash of Oreo Cookies in Your Cupboard By Vicky McDonald Vicky McDonald Website Vicky McDonald is a Seattle-based editor with over 15 years of experience in the media industry. She currently works as an editor for ParentMap.com where she writes and edits lifestyle content for busy parents. Prior to that, she was a senior content manager at Allrecipes. She also worked as a recipe developer and content producer for SousVide Supreme. Vicky has had a food blog since 2011 and is the author of an eBook called "Gluten-free Treats." Education: Vicky received a bachelor's in communications with a concentration in film and broadcasting from Technological University Dublin in Ireland. She loves baking, developing new recipes, and growing vegetables. The best meal Vicky has ever eaten was a picnic in the South of France made with ingredients bought from the local market. Her go-to potluck dish is a big batch of cheese scones. And the one tool she can't live without is her Kuhn Rikon garlic crusher. Vicky's favorite recipe on Allrecipes.com is Asian Lettuce Wraps. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on March 28, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: fabeverydayblog Oreos are not just a cookie — they're a versatile ingredient that will take your baking to the next level. I always try keep a pack or two stashed in the cupboard for those times when you need a little extra flavor and cuteness. Here are 12 genius Oreo cookies recipes that can help make homemade treats even better. 01 of 12 Oreo Cookie Bark View Recipe Melissa Goff Chocolate bark is such an easy holiday treat, and a few smashed Oreo cookies will add just the right amount of crunchiness. This 2-ingredient bark is the easiest treat you'll ever make. Wrap it up in a cellophane bag with a big red ribbon, and you've got a simple and impressive holiday gift. 02 of 12 Chocolate Cookie Cheesecake View Recipe Jeremy Wang Sure, graham cracker crust is nice, but if you really want to push the boat out, try a chocolate Oreo crust—it will make your cheesecake taste phenomenal. 03 of 12 World's Best Oreo Fudge View Recipe fabeverydayblog Oreo cookies give an extra boost flavor to these adorable fudge confections. 04 of 12 Mini Oreo Surprise Cupcakes View Recipe sweetserenade Make a vanilla buttercream frosting extra special with some crushed Oreo crumbs mixed in. Or, if you're stuck for a cupcake topper, perch a mini Oreo on top of your frosting for instant cuteness. 05 of 12 Oreo Cookie Cake View Recipe footballgrl16 No time to bake, no problem. This cool whip and chocolate dessert is topped with crunchy Oreos, and has a tasty Oreo crust base. No baking required — just a little cookie crushing and freezing. 06 of 12 Haunted Oreos View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine It takes only three ingredients to turn Oreo cookies into adorable Halloween bats for your little ghosts and goblins. 07 of 12 Oreo Milkshake View Recipe Louis Friend "This recipe is super kid-friendly, easy to make, and delicious," says Annette Wegrzyn. A favorite for kids to enjoy on a hot day." 08 of 12 Oreo-Stuffed Oatmeal Scotchies View Recipe Making cookies or browies — sneak an Oreo cookie inside, and you've got an even better treat. These Oreo-stuffed brownies are heavenly. 09 of 12 Cookies-and-Cream Truffles View Recipe Kim's Cooking Now Can you believe these gift-worthy beauties take only four ingredients to make? "I just love the rich delicious taste of these incredibly easy truffles," says Alicial Browers Eakins. "I will be making them for all special occasions." 10 of 12 Deep Fried Oreos View Recipe Pam Ziegler Lutz Oreo cookies are so sturdy they can be baked into cakes, and even deep-fried. Make this fair food at home for a delicious, crispy treat. 11 of 12 Oreo Loaf Cake View Recipe The Sweet and Sour Baker "An easy one-bowl sour cream loaf cake with a soft crumb and bursting with Oreos," says The Sweet and sour Baker. We say yes, please! 12 of 12 Thai Tea Oreo Ice Cream View Recipe MariaTheSoaper Spicy Thai tea mix and crushed Oreos go into this rich custard-based ice cream. "Will make this again," says MariaTheSoaper. "Big hit with the family!" Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit