Name: Homemade Soft Oreos from a cake mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 36 (Makes 3 dozen sandwich cookies)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box Devil's Food cake mix; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup oil; 1/4 cup butter (room temperature); 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups powdered sugar; Splash of milk (if needed); OR; 1 container of cream cheese or vanilla frosting

Thesecake mix soft Oreosare seriously divine and everything you need if you love chocolatey, creamy, and fun desserts!

sandwich cookies made with a cake mix next to milk.

Oh boy! I am so excited to refresh this recipe with new photos and updated content because it means I have to make and enjoy these soft Oreo beauties once more… And they are a favorite around here.Think whoopie pie meets classic Oreo cookiesif you’ve never had them.

If you aren’t in the mood forsoft and cake-y,you might like my other recipe for moretraditional Oreos. Either way, you can’t really go wrong with a homemade Oreo,soft or crunchy.Pour yourself a tall glass of milk, get your favorite helpers in the kitchen to stir and shape, and have a ball with these easy, delicious homemade Oreos!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

They’resuper simple to whip up for afun dessert for kids(and you) that is no fuss and delicious.
Thesecakey, soft chocolate cookiesenvelop rich and creamy cream cheese frosting that is to die for. If you like chocolate, frosting, and irresistible sweets, you’ll want to add this recipe to your grocery list, stat!
You can use store-bought vanilla or cream cheese frosting to make this recipe eveneasier and quicker!

Recipe Ingredients

Devil’s Food cake mix
Eggs
Oil

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Homemade Soft Oreos From a Cake Mix

the top of homemade oreos on parchment on a baking sheet, raw

Step 1:Add the cake mix, eggs, and oil to a large bowl and beat until thoroughly combined.

Step 2:Roll the dough into balls and flatten them.

Step 3:Bake the cookies for 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 4:Take the cookies,place the filling in the center, and press it until the filling comes to the edge of the cookie. Enjoy!

Recipe FAQs

What cream do you use in homemade Oreos?

You can use store-bought vanilla or cream cheese frosting, but I prefer and love an easy homemade cream cheese frosting made of butter, cream cheese, vanilla, and powdered sugar. It’s the best!

How do you store homemade Oreos?

Once your homemade Oreos are cooled and iced, store extra in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 2 to 3 months.

How long do homemade Oreo cookies bake?

Bake your cookie dough for 7 to 8 minutes at 350 degrees. The cookies have a pretty short baking time because you want them to be very soft. Allowing them to sit on the pan out of the oven allows them to cook a bit more from the heat of the pan without getting crispy from the heat of the oven.

Expert Tips

Roll the dough into ballsslightly larger than a quarterand place them on a greased baking sheet 2 inches apart.
Use the bottom of a glass cup to flattenthe dough balls to 1/2-inch thick.
When the cookies are cool,match them with a mate according to sizeand press it until the filling comes to the edge of the cookies.