Easy Halloween Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies | Spooky, Gooey & Fun

🎉 Introduction
Halloween is all about fun, creativity, and of course—treats! If you’re looking for a festive recipe that’s simple but guaranteed to impress, these Easy Halloween Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate spooky delight.

Imagine biting into a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie, only to discover a colorful Halloween Oreo hidden inside. Each bite has layers of buttery cookie dough, melty chocolate chips, crunchy sprinkles, and that surprise Oreo center. They’re perfect for Halloween parties, bake sales, or a fun family baking night.

The best part? They’re easy to make, require simple ingredients, and look so festive with Halloween sprinkles.

🧰 Equipment Needed

• Mixing bowls (large and medium)
• Hand or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet lined with parchment paper
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Cookie scoop (optional, for even sizes)
• Cooling rack

🛒 Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar, packed
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp salt

Mix-Ins:

• ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup Halloween sprinkles

Filling:

• 9 Halloween Oreos

👩‍🍳 Directions

Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugars

• In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.

Step 3: Add Egg & Vanilla

• Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
• Slowly add to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Step 5: Fold in Mix-Ins

• Stir in chocolate chips and Halloween sprinkles.

Step 6: Stuff the Cookies

• Scoop 2 tbsp cookie dough, flatten into a disc.
• Place an Oreo in the center.
• Cover with another 2 tbsp cookie dough, sealing edges completely around Oreo.
• Place on baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.

Step 7: Bake

• Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are slightly soft.
• Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Step 8: Serve & Enjoy

• Serve warm for gooey Oreos, or cooled for a chewy texture.

🍽️ Servings & Timing

• Servings: 9 jumbo stuffed cookies
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Bake time: 14 minutes
• Cooling time: 5 minutes
• Total time: 35 minutes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

• Room Temperature: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.
• Refrigerator: Store up to 1 week.
• Freezer (unbaked): Freeze stuffed cookie dough balls up to 2 months; bake from frozen adding 2–3 minutes.
• Reheating: Warm cookies in microwave for 10–15 seconds for melty centers.

🥄 Variations

• Double Chocolate: Use cocoa powder in the dough for rich chocolate-on-chocolate.
• Candy Explosion: Add chopped Halloween candy bars (Snickers, KitKats) into the dough.
• Pumpkin Spice Twist: Add 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice to the dough.
• Mini Version: Use mini Oreos and less dough for smaller stuffed cookies.
• Christmas Swap: Use holiday Oreos and red/green sprinkles for December.

❓ 10 FAQs

1. Do I have to use Halloween Oreos?
   • No, regular Oreos or any seasonal Oreo flavor will work.
2. Can I skip the cornstarch?
   • Cornstarch makes cookies soft and chewy, but you can omit for a firmer texture.
3. Do I need to chill the dough?
   • Not required, but chilling 30 minutes helps prevent spreading.
4. Can I use white chocolate chips instead?
   • Absolutely—mix and match your favorites.
5. How do I make these nut-free?
   • The recipe is nut-free as written, just check candy add-ins.
6. Can kids help with this recipe?
   • Yes! Kids love hiding Oreos inside cookie dough balls.
7. Do the Oreos get soggy inside?
   • No, they stay slightly crunchy with a gooey center.
8. Can I double the recipe?
   • Yes, just use 2 baking sheets or bake in batches.
9. Why are my cookies spreading too much?
   • The dough may be too warm—try chilling before baking.
10. What’s the best way to serve these at a party?
    • Stack them on a platter or package individually in clear treat bags with ribbon.

🏁 Conclusion
These Easy Halloween Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are spooky, fun, and absolutely delicious. With a festive Oreo hidden inside chewy chocolate chip cookie dough, they’re a Halloween treat guaranteed to wow kids and adults alike.

Bake a batch for your next Halloween party or movie night—you’ll love the surprise inside every bite!

Adam

Easy Halloween Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies | Spooky, Gooey & Fun

Halloween is all about fun, creativity, and of course—treats! If you’re looking for a festive recipe that’s simple but guaranteed to impress, these Easy Halloween Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate spooky delight. Imagine biting into a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie, only to discover a colorful Halloween Oreo hidden inside. Each bite has layers of buttery cookie dough, melty chocolate chips, crunchy sprinkles, and that surprise Oreo center. They’re perfect for Halloween parties, bake sales, or a fun family baking night. The best part? They’re easy to make, require simple ingredients, and look so festive with Halloween sprinkles.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

bake & Cooling Time 19 minutes mins

Total Time 34 minutes mins

Servings: 9 cookies

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Wet Ingredients:

• ½ cup unsalted butter softened
• ½ cup brown sugar packed
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 3 tbsp cornstarch
• ¼ tsp salt

Mix-Ins:

• ⅔ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ¼ cup Halloween sprinkles

Filling:

• 9 Halloween Oreos

Equipment

• Mixing bowls (large and medium)
• Hand or stand mixer
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Baking sheet – lined with parchment paper
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Cookie scoop (optional, for even sizes)
• Cooling rack

Method

 

Step 1: Prep the Oven & Pan

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2: Cream Butter & Sugars

1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.

Step 3: Add Egg & Vanilla

1. Mix in egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4: Combine Dry Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and salt.
2. Slowly add to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

Step 5: Fold in Mix-Ins

1. Stir in chocolate chips and Halloween sprinkles.

Step 6: Stuff the Cookies

1. Scoop 2 tbsp cookie dough, flatten into a disc.
2. Place an Oreo in the center.
3. Cover with another 2 tbsp cookie dough, sealing edges completely around Oreo.
4. Place on baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.

Step 7: Bake

1. Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are slightly soft.
2. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Step 8: Serve & Enjoy

1. Serve warm for gooey Oreos, or cooled for a chewy texture.

Notes

🧊 Storage & Reheating

Room Temperature: Store in airtight container up to 4 days.

Refrigerator: Store up to 1 week.

Freezer (unbaked): Freeze stuffed cookie dough balls up to 2 months; bake from frozen adding 2–3 minutes.

Reheating: Warm cookies in microwave for 10–15 seconds for melty centers.

🥄 Variations

Double Chocolate: Use cocoa powder in the dough for rich chocolate-on-chocolate.

Candy Explosion: Add chopped Halloween candy bars (Snickers, KitKats) into the dough.

Pumpkin Spice Twist: Add 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice to the dough.

Mini Version: Use mini Oreos and less dough for smaller stuffed cookies.

Christmas Swap: Use holiday Oreos and red/green sprinkles for December.

❓ 10 FAQs

Do I have to use Halloween Oreos?

No, regular Oreos or any seasonal Oreo flavor will work.

Can I skip the cornstarch?

Cornstarch makes cookies soft and chewy, but you can omit for a firmer texture.

Do I need to chill the dough?

Not required, but chilling 30 minutes helps prevent spreading.

Can I use white chocolate chips instead?

Absolutely—mix and match your favorites.

How do I make these nut-free?

The recipe is nut-free as written, just check candy add-ins.

Can kids help with this recipe?

Yes! Kids love hiding Oreos inside cookie dough balls.

Do the Oreos get soggy inside?

No, they stay slightly crunchy with a gooey center.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes, just use 2 baking sheets or bake in batches.

Why are my cookies spreading too much?

The dough may be too warm—try chilling before baking.

What’s the best way to serve these at a party?

Stack them on a platter or package individually in clear treat bags with ribbon.

🏁 Conclusion
These Easy Halloween Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies are spooky, fun, and absolutely delicious. With a festive Oreo hidden inside chewy chocolate chip cookie dough, they’re a Halloween treat guaranteed to wow kids and adults alike.

Bake a batch for your next Halloween party or movie night—you’ll love the surprise inside every bite!