Churro Fried Oreos
Enjoy this crispy, cinnamon-sugar coated dessert featuring creamy cream cheese filling sandwiched between Oreos and fried in a smooth pancake batter for a delightful sweet treat.
Equipment
- 1 deep pot for frying
- 1 wire rack for cooling
- 1 shallow dish for cinnamon-sugar coating
- 1 mixing bowl for cream cheese filling and batter
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 package Oreo cookies
- 1 cup pancake mix
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth to make the cream cheese filling.
- Mix granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish to create the churro sugar coating.
- Separate Oreo cookies and spread cream cheese filling on one half, then sandwich with the other half.
- Whisk pancake mix, milk, and 1 tsp vanilla extract together until smooth and pourable to form the batter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350-375°F.
- Dip the assembled Oreos in the pancake batter, then fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
- Immediately coat fried Oreos in the cinnamon-sugar mixture and set on a wire rack to cool.
Notes
- Use fresh cream cheese for smooth filling.
- Maintain oil temperature for even frying.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Try different cookie flavors for variation.