These Oreo cookie bars are soft, chewy, and packed with cookies and cream flavor in every bite. Loaded with chunks of golden Oreos and colorful sprinkles, they're a fun and irresistible dessert that comes together quickly. Perfect for parties, bake sales, or everyday treats, these bars are guaranteed to disappear fast.
Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Dessert
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 25 minutes + cooling time
- 🍴 Servings: 9-12 bars
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Sweet, buttery, cookies and cream, chewy
- 🍚 Best Served With: Milk, coffee, or ice cream
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, stores well for several days
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These easy Oreo cookie bars are one of those easy desserts that always impress with minimal effort. The combination of soft cookie dough and chunks of crunchy Oreo cookies creates the perfect balance of texture in every bite. They're simple enough for everyday baking but fun enough for parties and special occasions. Once you make them, they'll quickly become a go-to favorite.
These cookies and cream bars were inspired by my Oreo stuffed cookies and peanut butter Oreo Rice Krispie treats on this site, and pairs well with this Oreo frappuccino.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
- Easy dessert recipe: Uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly
- Soft and chewy texture: Perfect balance between cookie and bar
- Loaded with Oreos: Packed with cookies and cream flavor in every bite
- Great for parties: Easy to slice and serve for crowds
- Kid-friendly treat: Fun, sweet, and colorful with sprinkles
- Customizable recipe: Easy to switch Oreo flavors or add mix-ins
- Make-ahead friendly: Stays soft and delicious for days
- Perfect for any occasion: Great for bake sales, holidays, or snacks
- No complicated steps: Beginner-friendly baking recipe
- Crowd-pleaser: Everyone loves cookies and cream desserts
Ingredients
These Oreo cookie bars come together with simple ingredients you likely already have on hand. Just a few baking staples and Oreos are all you need to make this soft and chewy cookies and cream dessert.
- Butter: Creates a rich, soft texture and adds flavor to the bars
- Brown sugar: Adds moisture and a slight caramel flavor
- Granulated sugar: Balances sweetness and structure
- Egg: Binds ingredients together and adds softness
- All Purpose Flour: Provides structure for the bars
- Baking powder: Helps bars rise slightly
- Baking soda: Improves texture and spread
- Sprinkles: Adds color and fun texture
- Golden Oreos: Bring cookies-and-cream flavor and crunch
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
Variations
- Chocolate Oreo bars: Use classic Oreos instead of golden
- Double chocolate bars: Add chocolate chips
- Mint Oreo bars: Use mint Oreos
- Nutty Oreo bars: Add chopped pecans or walnuts
- Frosted Oreo bars: Add vanilla frosting once cooled
- Peanut butter Oreo bars: Swirl peanut butter into the dough for a rich twist
- Birthday cake Oreo bars: Use birthday cake Oreos for extra fun flavor
- Cookies and cream bars: Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness
- Salted caramel Oreo bars: Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt on top
- Fudge Oreo bars: Add a chocolate fudge layer for extra richness
How to Make Oreo Cookie Bars
This Oreo dessert bars recipe is simple to follow and comes together in just a few easy steps. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Step 1: Wet Ingredients. Combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to beat the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
Whisk in the egg until it is thoroughly combined with the creamed sugar mixture.
Step 2: Dry Ingredients. Gently whisk in the flour, sprinkles, baking powder, and baking soda. Make sure no dry pockets remain in your cookie dough.
Press the cookie dough into an 8x8 inch baking dish and top with your chopped Oreo pieces.
Bake your bars for 25 minutes, or until the top of the bars are golden brown.
Let your bars cool on the counter for 30 minutes. Slice and serve.
Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe Tips
- Use softened butter: Ensures smooth creaming and creates soft, chewy cookie bars
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the bars tough instead of tender
- Use a room temperature egg: Helps ingredients combine evenly for a consistent texture
- Line your pan with parchment paper: Makes removing the bars easy and prevents sticking
- Press the dough evenly into the pan: Ensures even baking and uniform thickness
- Add extra Oreos on top: Boosts both flavor and visual appeal
- Check for doneness early: Prevents overbaking and keeps bars soft in the center
- Cool completely before slicing: Allows the bars to set and hold their shape
- Cut with a sharp knife: Helps create clean, even bars without crumbling
- Let bars rest before serving: Enhances flavor and improves texture
If you love a great Oreo bars recipe like this, you may also enjoy Oreo poptarts and no bake Oreo delight.
Storage Directions
Store these bars properly to keep them soft and fresh.
Refrigerator: Store in airtight container up to 5 days
Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months
Reheat: Warm briefly in microwave if desired
Make Ahead: Bake ahead and store until ready to serve
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with milk
- Pair with coffee and Oreo pancakes
- Add a scoop of ice cream
- Serve at parties Oreo cheesecake cookies
- Pack in lunchboxes Oreo popcorn
- Serve with whipped cream
- Use for dessert platters Oreo Rice Krispies
- Pair with hot chocolate
- Serve at bake sales with Oreo bark
- Enjoy as afternoon snack
Oreo Cookie Bars Recipe FAQs
Oreo cookie bars are soft, chewy dessert bars made with cookie dough and chunks of Oreo cookies for a cookies and cream flavor.
Use softened butter, avoid overmixing, and do not overbake the bars to keep them soft and chewy.
Yes, classic Oreos work just as well and will give a richer chocolate flavor.
They last up to 5 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
Yes, freeze them for up to 2 months in a sealed container or freezer bag.
Overbaking or adding too much flour can cause dry bars.
Yes, chocolate chips add extra richness and pair perfectly with Oreos.
An 8x8 inch pan works best for thick, soft cookie bars.
No, they can be stored at room temperature unless you prefer them chilled.
Yes, they are great for making ahead and taste just as good the next day.
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Oreo Cookie Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup sprinkles
- 12 golden Oreos chopped or broken
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl. Use an electric hand mixer to beat the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
- Whisk in the egg until it is thoroughly combined with the creamed sugar mixture.
- Gently whisk in the flour, sprinkles, baking powder, and baking soda. Make sure no dry pockets remain in your cookie dough.
- Press the cookie dough into an 8x8 inch baking dish and top with your chopped Oreo pieces. Bake your bars for 25 minutes, or until the top of the bars are golden brown.
- Let your bars cool on the counter for 30 minutes. Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Use softened butter: Ensures smooth creaming and creates soft, chewy cookie bars
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing can make the bars tough instead of tender
- Use a room temperature egg: Helps ingredients combine evenly for a consistent texture
- Line your pan with parchment paper: Makes removing the bars easy and prevents sticking
- Press the dough evenly into the pan: Ensures even baking and uniform thickness
- Add extra Oreos on top: Boosts both flavor and visual appeal
- Check for doneness early: Prevents overbaking and keeps bars soft in the center
- Cool completely before slicing: Allows the bars to set and hold their shape
- Cut with a sharp knife: Helps create clean, even bars without crumbling
- Let bars rest before serving: Enhances flavor and improves texture
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