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Make miniature Oreo style sandwich cookies using simple chocolate dough, white filling, cookie cutters, and decorating tools, with adult supervision for baking.

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Step-by-step guide to make miniature Oreo-style sandwich cookies

What you need
Adult supervision required, baking sheet, chocolate dough ingredients (all purpose flour unsweetened cocoa powder granulated sugar baking powder pinch of salt), cooling rack, filling ingredients (powdered sugar butter or vegetable shortening vanilla milk), parchment paper, piping bag or zip top bag, rolling pin or jar, small round cookie cutter or clean bottle cap, spatula, toothpick or small decorating tool

Step 1

Wash your hands and clear a clean flat workspace.

Step 2

Ask an adult to preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

Step 3

Measure 1 cup all purpose flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking powder and a pinch of salt into a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add 6 tablespoons softened butter 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla to the bowl.

Step 5

Mix the ingredients with a spoon or mixer until a smooth chocolate dough forms.

Step 6

Wrap the dough in plastic or cover the bowl and chill it in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 7

Lay parchment on the table and roll the chilled dough to about 2 to 3 millimeters thick with a rolling pin or jar.

Step 8

Use a small round cookie cutter or bottle cap to cut lots of tiny circles from the rolled dough.

Step 9

Transfer each cookie circle to a parchment lined baking sheet using a spatula.

Step 10

Ask an adult to bake the cookies for 8 to 10 minutes until they are set.

Step 11

Let the cookies cool completely on a cooling rack.

Step 12

Measure 1 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons butter or shortening and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla into a bowl for the filling.

Step 13

Beat the filling until thick and spreadable and add 1 to 2 teaspoons milk if it needs to be softer.

Step 14

Assemble the mini sandwiches by piping or spooning a small dollop of filling onto the back of half the cookies and topping each with another cookie to press them together gently.

Step 15

Share photos of your miniature Oreo style sandwich cookies and a short description of how you made them on DIY.org.

Final steps

You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use instead of a small round cookie cutter or bottle cap and parchment paper?

If you don't have a small cookie cutter or bottle cap for step 8, use a clean coin, the rim of a shot glass, or a sturdy drinking straw to cut circles, and for step 6 you can lightly grease the baking sheet instead of using parchment.

My dough is too sticky or the cookies crack — how do I fix that?

If the dough is too sticky to roll in step 7 or cracks when cutting, chill it longer as directed in step 6 and stir in a tablespoon of flour, and if the filling from step 12 is too runny add more powdered sugar or chill the butter before beating.

How can I adapt this activity for different age groups?

For preschoolers let them press out circles in step 8 and spoon filling in step 14 with help, for elementary kids have them measure ingredients in steps 3 and 12 and roll the dough in step 7, and for teens let them manage oven tasks in step 2/10 with supervision and practice piping in step 14.

What are some easy ways to enhance or personalize the miniature Oreos?

To personalize, stir 1 teaspoon instant coffee into the dry mix in step 3 for a mocha flavor, tint the filling in step 12 with food coloring, press sprinkles onto the filling in step 14, or dip assembled sandwiches from step 14 into melted chocolate before sharing on DIY.org in step 15.

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Facts about cookie baking for kids

⏱️ Miniature cookies bake much faster than full-size ones—small sandwich cookies often take just 6–8 minutes.

🎨 Cookie cutters, piping bags, and squeeze bottles help you make perfectly shaped mini sandwich cookies and neat fillings.

🌍 Hundreds of billions of Oreo-style cookies have been eaten worldwide, making sandwich cookies a global favorite.

🍪 The Oreo cookie was introduced by Nabisco in 1912 and is one of the world's best-selling cookies.

👩‍🍳 Always have an adult supervise baking—ovens are hot and adults can help make sure cookies cool and are handled safely.

How do you make miniature Oreo-style sandwich cookies?

To make miniature Oreo-style sandwich cookies, prepare a simple chocolate dough (cocoa, flour, butter, sugar) and chill 20–30 minutes. Roll the dough thin between parchment, use tiny round or mini cookie cutters to stamp shapes, and bake on a lined sheet at a moderate temperature until set. Cool completely. Make a white filling (buttercream, marshmallow, or cream cheese option), pipe a small dollop, sandwich two cookies, press gently, and add decorations. Always supervise baking steps.

What materials do I need for mini Oreo cookies?

You’ll need chocolate cookie ingredients (flour, cocoa, sugar, butter, egg or egg substitute, pinch of salt), white filling ingredients (powdered sugar plus butter or marshmallow fluff), mini cookie cutters or a small round cutter, rolling pin, parchment paper, baking sheet, piping bag or zip-top bag, cooling rack, and decorating tools (sprinkles, edible pens). Also have oven mitts, a timer, and allergy-friendly substitutes if needed. Use child-safe utensils for little hands.

What ages is this activity suitable for?

Toddlers (2–4) can press pre-cut cookies, spread filling, and decorate with close supervision. Preschoolers (4–6) can roll dough with help, use cutters, and add simple decorations. School-age kids (7–12) can measure, mix, and help bake with an adult handling hot oven tasks. Teens can manage most steps independently but should still follow kitchen safety. Always supervise young children around ovens and small choking hazards.

What safety precautions should I take when baking miniature Oreos with kids?

Always supervise oven use and handle hot trays yourself. Avoid raw-dough tasting—use egg-free recipes or ensure thorough baking. Keep small decorations away from children under three due to choking risk. Wash hands before and after handling ingredients, and use age-appropriate tools on a stable surface. Check labels for allergens and offer safe substitutes. Let cookies cool fully before letting children assemble or eat them.
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