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You might think that Oreos are pretty amazing on their own, but using them in a recipe can make them even tastier. Since many recipes call for crushed Oreos, you'll need to learn how to easily crush them without making a big mess. You can use your blender or food processor to make Oreo crumbs. Or place the cookies in a plastic bag and hit them with a rolling pin until they're crushed. Use the crushed Oreos in any of your favorite desserts.

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    Freeze the Oreos. While you can crush the Oreos while they're at room temperature, the filling may gum up the blades of your blender or food processor. To quickly crush the Oreos, freeze them first. Simply lay the whole Oreos on a baking sheet and stick them in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

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    Place the Oreos in a blender or food processor. Put the frozen cookies right into a blender or food processor. Keep in mind that you'll probably need to blend more cookies than you think to get the amount of crumbs you'll need for a recipe. For example, if you need 1 cup (100 g) of crushed Oreos, place 1 cup (or about 12 whole cookies) of whole Oreos in the food processor.[1]

    • Depending on how much crushed Oreos you'll need, you may need to crush the cookies in batches so they'll fit in your food processor.

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    Pulse the Oreos until they're crushed. Put the lid on the blender or food processor and pulse the cookies 5 to 10 times. Depending on how powerful your blender or food processor is, the Oreos should become crumbs.

    • If your blender is deep, the cookies may become stuck underneath the blade. Stop the machine and either push the cookies closer to the blades or use a wooden spoon to stir and dislodge any stuck cookies before you continue to crush them.
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    Consider freezing the Oreos. If your Oreos are warm and the cream filling is becoming really soft, you may want to freeze the cookies before you crush them. Lay the whole Oreos on a baking sheet. Put the cookies in the freezer for at least 30 minutes or until the filling is hardened.

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    Put the cookies in a bag. Get out a seal-able plastic bag and place about 12 Oreo cookies in it. Squeeze the bag to remove excess air and seal the bag shut. Lay a cloth down on your work surface and place the bag of cookies on top of the cloth. The cloth will just keep the bag from sliding around as you crush the cookies.[2]

    • You can crush the cookies on any hard surface (such as a kitchen table, countertop, or even the floor). Avoid using an unstable surface or one that can't handle extra weight (such as a small coffee table).
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    Crush the cookies in the bag with a rolling pin. Take a heavy rolling pin and bang down on the bag of cookies. You can tap, whack, or roll the pin over the cookies. Keep doing this until the Oreos are as crushed as you'd like. You should get about 1 cup (100 g) of crushed Oreos.[3]

    • If you don't have a rolling pin, you can use any heavy bottle. For example, use an empty wine bottle to roll over the bag. Ensure that you're only rolling over the cookies because whacking the bottle over the cookies could break the bottle.
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    Make cookie balls or truffles. To create a truly decadent cookie dessert, combine about 3 cups (300 g) of crushed Oreos with 8 ounces (226 g) of softened cream cheese. You can then roll the mixture and cut it into cookie shapes or roll the mixture into small balls. Dip the balls in melted chocolate to make Oreo truffles.[4]

    • Keep the cookie balls or truffles refrigerated until you're almost ready to serve them.
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    Use crushed Oreos in pie crust. Instead of using graham cracker crumbs in your favorite pie crust, replace them with crushed Oreos. Once you've pressed the crust into the pie plate, you can refrigerate it for at least an hour before you use it or briefly bake the crust so it becomes crisp. Consider using an Oreo crust for one of these desserts:[5]

    • Chocolate peanut butter.
    • Cheesecake.
    • French silk pie.
    • Chocolate pudding pie.
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    Sprinkle the crushed Oreos as a garnish. You can always make a dessert look a little fancier by sprinkling some crushed Oreos over it. Scatter a few tablespoons of the crushed cookies over cupcakes, cakes, whipped cream, ice cream, brownies, or hot cocoa.

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    Mix crushed Oreos into ice cream. You can make your own homemade ice cream and churn it in a machine. Add the crushed Oreos during the last few minutes of mixing. Or buy a carton of ice cream and let it soften a little. Stir in as much of the crushed Oreos as you like. You can eat the ice cream soft or return it to the freezer to harden a little.

    • You can easily make Oreo milkshakes by combining 3 scoops of your favorite flavor of ice cream with 1 cup (240 ml) of milk and about 1/2 cup (50 g) of crushed Oreos.
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    You can put the Oreos between two sheets of wax paper and crush them with a rolling pin or your hand. Just make sure the sheets of paper are big enough that crumbs don't spill out.

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      You can crush Oreos in just a few minutes with a food processor or blender. Before you crush them, lay your Oreos out on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer for 30 minutes. This will make them easier to blend. Then, place the Oreos in a blender or food processor. Pulse the cookies about 5 to 10 times, or until they resemble coarse crumbs. If you don’t have a blender, you can also use a rolling pin to crush Oreos. After freezing them, place the cookies in a sealable plastic bag. Then, whack the bag with the rolling pin until the Oreos are totally crushed. For more advice, like how to make Oreo pie crust, read on!

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      What is the best way to crush Oreos? ›

      Before you crush them, lay your Oreos out on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer for 30 minutes. This will make them easier to blend. Then, place the Oreos in a blender or food processor. Pulse the cookies about 5 to 10 times, or until they resemble coarse crumbs.

      What is the best way to crush your cookies? ›

      Place whole cookies in a food processor and pulse until cookies are reduced to crumbs. Place whole cookies in a zip top plastic bag and crush with a rolling pin. Place whole cookies in a large bowl or zip top plastic bag and crush with the bottom of a heavy glass or jar.

      Can you Crush Oreos with an immersion blender? ›

      Crush Oreos with food processor or immersion blender. Remove 1/4 cup for topping. Using a handheld or KitchenAid mixer, mix cream cheese and crushed Oreos until well blended. Form mixture into small 1” balls.

      How many crushed Oreos make a cup? ›

      How many Oreos make a cup of crumbs? It takes about 20 to 22 Oreos to make 1 ½ cups of crumbs. My recipe uses 24 Oreo cookies, so you should have just over 1 ½ cups of cookie crumbs.

      Can I use a magic bullet to crush Oreos? ›

      Make sure your blender and blade attachment are DRY (same as step one of using a food processor) If using a Magic Bullet or other small blender, be sure to use the cross-blade and not the flat-blade. Break Oreos in half and place into blender container. Screw lid on tight, and pulse Oreos (about 7-10 pulses)

      How do you blend Oreos without a blender? ›

      Two Ways to Crush Oreos

      You can use a food processor, or you can place the Oreos in a large ziplock bag and go over them with a rolling pin until the turn into crumbs.

      How do you crush cookies without a rolling pin? ›

      If you don't have a rolling pin, simply use a hammer but be sure to tap the bag gently until you have reached the desired size pieces of cookie crumbs.

      How do you make Oreo crumbs without a food processor? ›

      I really recommend using a food processor to crush your Oreos if you have one. If you don't, you can place the cookies in a Ziploc bag and crush them with a rolling pin or mallet, just ensure that they are finely crushed. You'll want to tamp down the crumbs tightly into your pie plate or pan.

      Can you use a hand mixer to crush Oreos? ›

      Add the cream cheese to the Oreo cookie crumbs. Using a handheld mixer, mix the cookie crumbs and cream cheese together until fully combined, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

      Can you crush cookies in a ninja? ›

      Instructions. Place the cookies into the 40 oz. Processing Bowl and pulse until cookies are finely chopped.

      How many seconds Oreo in milk? ›

      Therefore, assuming that the cookie eater is looking for a thoroughly dunked, but not just damp Oreo, the ideal Oreo dunking time is four seconds, as it will have reached maximum absorption, but not overstepped it.

      How many cups is 25 Oreos? ›

      It takes 25 regular Oreo cookies, to make 2 cups of Oreo cookie crumbs.

      How long does it take to make 1 Oreo? ›

      It takes Two Hours to Make and Bake One Oreo Cookie

      Sure, it takes 120 minutes to produce a cookie … but does it take that long to eat one?

      Can you use aluminum foil for Oreo balls? ›

      While the chocolate is melting, take the oreo/cream cheese mixture out of the fridge and roll into 1 inch balls. Once the chocolate is melted dip the oreo balls in completely and place on wax paper or aluminum foil to set.

      Can you crush food in a blender? ›

      Sometimes it's as easy as hitting a single button before you're on your way to a smoothie for breakfast or gazpacho for dinner. Blenders give a smooth texture you'd never be able to get by hand. Crushing ice? No problem!

      What can I use crushed Oreos for? ›

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      How do you make Oreo milkshake? ›

      You simply combine vanilla ice cream, milk of your choice, and a few Oreo cookies. Then, blend until your desired consistency is reached! If you want your shakes to have a few chunks of cookie, then just pulse a few times in the blender. If you want them mostly smooth, just blend a little more!

      What do I do if I don't have a rolling pin? ›

      Reach into your liquor cabinet and pull out a bottle of wine. Wrap the bottle in cling wrap to keep it clean. Flour the bottle and proceed to roll out your dough.

      What are the 3 types of baking methods? ›

      So today we'll walk you through the 4 basic methods of baking so you don't end up with a disaster cake.
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      2. STEP 2: CUT IN YOUR FAT. The next step in The Biscuit Mixing Method is to “cut in” the fat into the dry ingredients. ...
      3. STEP 3: ADD YOUR WET INGREDIENTS. At this point, all of the wet ingredients are added into the flour butter mixture.
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      What are the 3 main types of cookies explain each? ›

      There are three types of computer cookies: session, persistent, and third-party. These virtually invisible text files are all very different. Each with their own mission, these cookies are made to track, collect, and store any data that companies request.

      What are the 3 textures of cookies? ›

      So here's the deal: my goal with this post is to show you how to take a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe and give it the texture you prefer: light and crunchy; thin and crisp; or soft and chewy.

      Can you dip Oreos in water? ›

      Stuck with a bunch of OREO Cookies but no milk? Don't worry! Just dip them in some WATER! Michele says it's not weird at all and tastes great!

      What is Oreo crusher? ›

      An icy, sippable treat full of original oreo biscuits, smooth chocolate ice crackle, soft-serve and crushed ice.

      Can I crush crackers in a blender? ›

      If you're starting out with full graham crackers, use a food processor or blender to grind them into fine crumbs. You can also place them in a zip-top bag and crush them into fine crumbs with a little arm muscle and a rolling pin.

      Do you dunk your Oreos in milk? ›

      When baked goods get wet, this methylbutanol intensifies and is more easily detected not only by the tongue but also by the nose. By dunking Oreos in milk, you're able to maximize the taste of the Oreo. And if you dunk it for exactly three seconds, you'll achieve the best texture too.

      Can you blend Oreos in a Nutribullet? ›

      Put the cookies into the nutribullet (or general blender) and blast them until they're very fine.

      Can you mix cookies in a blender? ›

      So can you make cookies in a blender like Ninja suggests? Yes, but you may develop a slight headache. But not to totally discount these blenders, they are a useful resource for chopping vegetables, puréeing soups, and making frosting.

      Can you inject cookies? ›

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      All data sent by the browser to a Web application, if used in a SQL query, can be manipulated in order to inject SQL code: GET and POST parameters, cookies and other HTTP headers.

      Is the Oreo recipe a secret? ›

      While this change made Oreos unofficially vegan and kosher, the official recipe for Oreo creme remains a mystery.

      What country are Oreos from? ›

      1912. The first Oreo is produced at Chelsea Market bakery, Manhattan, NY, U.S. and sold in in bulk tins.

      Who invented Oreos and milk? ›

      A Quick Biography of Sam Porcello

      Sam Porcello was an American food inventor who was born on 23 May 1935 and worked with Nabisco for thirty-four years! He alone held five different patents, all of which were related to the delicious Oreos. For his work on the cookie, he was nicknamed “Mr.

      Is an Oreo 1 or 2 cookies? ›

      Oreo cookie single serving snack pack includes 2 original Oreo cookies with embossed, chocolate-flavored wafers and rich, creme filling.

      How much milk is in Oreos? ›

      Lactose-free foodies, rejoice because Oreos have no dairy. That's right, the cream in the middle isn't actually quite so creamy. Everyone's favorite middle is instead made up of sugar, high fructose corn syrup, cornstarch and soy. And even better, Oreos are completely vegan.

      How many Oreos are in 1 sleeve? ›

      Each sleeve comes with approximately 12 to 15 full Oreos that can be left whole to decorate ice cream cakes, broken up to sprinkle on gourmet donuts, or mixed into a cheesecake recipe for a signature treat.

      Why is Oreo called Oreo? ›

      The most common version asserts that Oreo derives from or, French for "gold" and supposedly the color of the original packaging. Others say it stands for "orexigenic," a medical term for substances that stimulate the appetite (including cannabis).

      Is Oreo 110 years old? ›

      The world's favorite cookie, OREO, is turning 110 years old in 2022 and is kicking off celebrations worldwide to mark the anniversary.

      What flavor is Oreo? ›

      Available with various flavors of crème filling including original, chocolate, lemon and birthday cake. The chocolate crème variety, being the reverse of the original cookie, was known as the Uh-Oh Oreo until 2007.

      How do you crush Oreos without a rolling pin? ›

      Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Add the Oreos to a blender or food processor and process until you have fine crumbs. Scoop the Oreo cookie crumbs into a large mixing bowl.

      Are you supposed to dunk Oreos in milk? ›

      When baked goods get wet, this methylbutanol intensifies and is more easily detected not only by the tongue but also by the nose. By dunking Oreos in milk, you're able to maximize the taste of the Oreo. And if you dunk it for exactly three seconds, you'll achieve the best texture too.

      How do you get an Oreo from forehead to mouth? ›

      Move your eyebrows up and down to move the oreo over your eye and onto your cheek. Then move your cheek in a circle motion to move the oreo down next to your mouth, if you need more movement get your jaw involved in the circle motion. When it's close enough, use your tongue to get the Oreo into your mouth.

      How do you break an Oreo? ›

      A knife was used to score a groove all around the cream layer, right down the middle. The Oreos were then frozen, turning the cream effectively solid. When the Oreo is then twisted, the groove serves as a starting point for a crack that propagates across the surface, splitting the cream neatly between both halves.

      Is 4 seconds the ideal time to dunk an Oreo? ›

      (Even though they're essentially British biscuits, grahams pretty much aren't meant to be dunked.) As for Oreos, while four seconds is ideal, you should also keep your stopwatch handy — go anything beyond five, and Truscott says you'll end up with a goopy cookie.

      Who invented dipping Oreos in milk? ›

      Sam Porcello died May 12, 2012, at the age of 76.

      What is a reverse Oreo called? ›

      The chocolate crème variety, being the reverse of the original cookie, was known as the Uh-Oh Oreo until 2007.

      Where is Oreo secret recipe? ›

      Located in the permafrost of Svalbard, Norway, the asteroid-safe vault is now protecting Oreo cookies, powdered milk (which will only require any post-apocalyptic survivors to add snow), as well as the top-secret Oreo cookie recipe. You can watch the story behind the bunker in the video above.

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