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Oreos are just such a wonderful classic cookie we all had growing up. It really is milks favorite cookie and amazing in desserts, like my cookies and cream rice krispy treats, or especially ice cream. I don’t know about y’all but the double stuffed was always my favoite because the icing is the best part in my opinion. I wanted to create my own spin on the classic Oreo cookie. Now I have decided to refer to these as my parent trap Oreos because if you have seen the recent Parent Trap movie, there is a part of the movie where they dip the Oreos in peanut butter. So I have made these Oreos vegan friendly, but also added a layer of creamy peanut butter. That salty peanut butter with the sweet icing is the ideal combination, and chocolate always pairs well with peanut butter. Now if you don’t like peanut butter then just omit and you will still get a wonderful vegan oreo sandwich.
This vegan oreo sandwich of course starts with the base of the chocolate cookie. I have a mixture of vegan butter, coconut oil, and coconut cream as the wet ingredients. All of these combined ensure a moist batter, but a crunchy cookie once cooled. The most important part of the cookie is the black cocoa powder. This is what truly gives the cookie that Oreo taste and color. I used gluten free flour, but regular flour will also work. The best part about it is that this cookie dough is so easy to throw together, and the batter taste pretty good as well.
Then for the icing I decided to use coconut cream. You may be thinking why coconut, but the coconut cream is a very subtle coconut flavor. That is why you add in the vanilla and butter extract. It is just a little healthier then using good ole shortening. I used lakanto powdered sugar and sugar in both the cookie and the icing to keep the refined sugar lower. Then finally for my favorite part, the layer of peanut butter. It just makes this Oreo go to a whole other level.
I feel like Oreos are such a nostalgic cookie. Every time I think of Oreos or eat one I have a memory of my childhood. A classic oreo will always be good, but this healthier version is just as crunchy and sweet as the originals. Then with that added peanut butter, you just get a mouthful of crunchy chocolate goodness. The flavors and sweetness blend so well together. The salt from the peanut butter really does bring out that sweetness and compliments the Oreo flavor so well. So if you craving a chocolate cookie, look no further and give these chocolaty decadent cookies a try!
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