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Turning plain coffee into a cookies-and-cream treat is easier than you think. You melt whole Oreos right into strong hot coffee, then blend in the cream from the cookies and some cold milk. Every sip is creamy, chocolatey, and super sweet. When you want your morning drink to feel more like a splurge, this totally hits the spot.
The first time I made this was a slow Sunday morning with leftover Oreos on the counter. Now I whip it up whenever I want a little extra reward for getting out of bed early.
Dreamy Ingredients
- Optional: A dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cookie crumbs make it look fancy. Skip the whipped cream if you don’t want it so sweet.
- Oreo cream centers: Melting just these into milk makes it richer and sweeter. Save the creamy middles when you open cookies for other things.
- Whole Oreo cookies: Can’t skip these—they’re the showstopper. You’ll get better melting and flavor with fresh cookies.
- Whole milk: Creates that smooth, full-bodied sip. Choose milk with more fat if you want it extra creamy.
- Hot brewed coffee: Go with your favorite strong roast. Good coffee means better flavor all around.
Simple How-To
- Assemble and Serve:
- Get a tall glass and toss in some ice cubes. Add your Oreo coffee and then pour in that cooled milk and cream blend. Give it a gentle stir. If you’re feeling extra, add a mound of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crumbled cookies on top. Drink it up right away.
- Cool the Milk Blend:
- Once the cream is fully melted into the milk on the stove, pull the pan off the heat. Let it chill out for five minutes. This way, it won’t melt your ice too fast later on.
- Melt the Oreo Cream Centers:
- Pour milk into a small pot, drop in your saved Oreo cream, and warm it over low heat. Don’t let it get too hot—just warm enough to melt the cream into silky milk. Stir the whole time and never boil it.
- Strain It:
- Put a mesh strainer over a cup or jar and carefully pass the Oreo coffee through. If there’s chunkiness left, toss it out for a smooth drink every time.
- Make Oreo Coffee:
- Start by pouring super hot coffee onto two Oreos in a bowl. Give them three to five minutes to get soft and gooey, then mash and stir so the cookies mix into the coffee completely. Max cookie flavor, zero effort.
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I love peeling apart the Oreos and letting the sweet centers melt into warm milk. It reminds me of childhood afternoons in the kitchen with my sister, always on a mission to invent some new cookies-and-cream treat way before this idea crossed my mind.
Chill Storage Hints
This is best fresh, but you can stash the Oreo coffee and the melted milk mix in separate containers in the fridge for up to a day. Toss them over ice right before you’re ready to drink. If you store it already iced it turns watery fast.
Swap List
If you’re avoiding dairy, oat or almond milk work too—just a little less rich and creamy than regular milk. Any brand of chocolate sandwich cookie can substitute in a pinch but only Oreos have that famous flavor.
Fun Ways to Serve
Try sipping this with chocolatey pastries or a crunchy biscotti. For total decadence, float a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top or zigzag some chocolate syrup over everything.
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Cookies-and-Cream Backstory
Cookies-and-cream got huge in the ‘80s and has been in ice cream, cakes, you name it ever since. This drink mashes up the classic sweet coffee craze in America with everyone’s favorite sandwich cookie.
FAQs About the Recipe
- → Will skim milk work instead of regular milk?
Yep, you can swap in skim milk. Just know it won’t be as thick and creamy—whole milk is richer.
- → Should I stick with freshly made coffee?
Yes, go with a cup you just brewed. It's hotter, so the Oreos break down easier and the drink tastes better.
- → How do I bump up the chocolate flavor?
Mix in a spoonful of cocoa powder or drizzle chocolate syrup on top before sipping for that extra chocolate hit.
- → Can I make this ahead of time?
You sure can prep the coffee-Oreo mix and sweet milk in advance. Just wait to add ice and mix together until you're ready so it stays smooth.
- → What’s good for on top?
Can’t go wrong with whipped cream piled high and more Oreo pieces—makes every sip feel like a treat.
- → Can vegetarians drink this?
It’s fine for vegetarians if you use regular Oreos and regular dairy milk.