Fried Oreo Cheesecake Cookies

Ingredients

Cheesecake Filling

• 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup crushed Oreo cookies

Batter & Frying

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup milk
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 12 Oreo cookies

For Topping (Optional)

• Powdered sugar
• Crushed Oreos

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
   In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Fold in the crushed Oreos. Chill for 10 minutes for easier handling.
2. Stuff the Oreos
   Remove the filling from one Oreo. Spoon a small amount of cheesecake mixture onto one cookie, then top with another Oreo to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining cookies.
3. Make the Batter
   In one bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
   In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk until combined.
4. Coat the Cookies
   Dip each Oreo sandwich into the dry mixture, then into the wet mixture, and again lightly into the dry mixture until fully coated.
5. Fry
   Heat oil to 175°C (350°F). Fry the coated Oreos for 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
6. Serve
   Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle with crushed Oreos if desired.