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Homemade Halloween Oreos

These homemade Halloween Oreos are such a fun holiday treat! Easy to make, and they taste way better than the pre-packaged kind!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter ((1 stick) cold, cut into small cubes )
1 tablespoon oil ((light/neutral flavor such as canola, grapeseed, or light olive oil))
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup dark cocoa powder
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour ((you may need as much as 2 cups))
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
3 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
a few drops orange gel paste color

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To make the cookies:
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Cream the butter, oil, sugar, vanilla and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, just until the mixture is smooth. (Do not over beat, as this will incorporate air into the dough, which may lead to spreading.)
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Add the egg and mix just until incorporated.
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Mix in the cornstarch, cocoa powder and 1 1/4 cups of the flour.
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Continue adding flour until the dough gathers itself into a ball and pulls away cleanly from the sides of the bowl. (You may not need all the flour.)
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
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Roll the dough to a thickness of 3/8-inch, between two sheets of parchment paper. (Rolling pin rings will help you to achieve an even thickness.)
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Cut shapes using a 2 1/2-inch diameter fluted circle cutter, then stamp with festive cookie stamps.
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Bake on parchment-lined baking sheets for 9 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies look dry on the surface, and feel firm around the edges and set in the middle.
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Cool completely, then sandwich with creme filling.
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To make the filling:
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Place the powdered sugar, cream cheese, vanilla, and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, and stir together on medium-low speed until smooth.
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Tint with orange to achieve the desired color.