Homemade Oreos (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for cookies).
02 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
03 - 3/4 cup dark brown sugar.
04 - 1 egg.
05 - 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour.
06 - 2/3 cup cocoa powder.
07 - 1 teaspoon salt.
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
09 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling).
10 - 2 cups confectioners' sugar.
11 - 1 tablespoon milk.
12 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
13 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (for filling).

# Instructions:

01 - Beat butter and sugars until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Mix in egg. Add flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda until combined.
02 - Split dough in half. Roll each between parchment to 1/8 inch thick. Chill 30-40 minutes.
03 - Cut 1 1/2 inch circles. Place 1 inch apart on lined sheets. Bake at 350°F for 12-14 minutes until set.
04 - Beat butter until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar, then milk, vanilla and salt until fluffy.
05 - Pipe filling on bottom of one cookie. Top with another cookie, bottom sides together.

# Notes:

01 - Hand mixer can replace stand mixer.
02 - Dough scraps can be rerolled.
03 - Stores well at room temperature for a week.

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