Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Step 2: Cut in the Butter
Add cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter (or your fingertips) to work it into the flour until the mixture looks crumbly with pea-sized pieces.
Step 3: Add the Oreos and Cheese
Fold in chopped Oreo cookies and shredded cheese, distributing evenly through the dough.
Step 4: Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract just until the dough comes together. Don’t overmix—keeping it slightly shaggy ensures flaky scones.
Step 5: Shape and Cut
Turn dough onto a floured surface, pat into a circle about 1 inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
Step 6: Bake
Place scones on a parchment-lined baking sheet, brush tops with cream, and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutesuntil golden brown.
Step 7: Glaze (Optional)
Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled scones for a sweet finishing touch.
Tips for Success
- Keep butter cold: This creates the flaky texture.
- Chop Oreos coarsely: You want chunks, not crumbs, so they stand out in the scones.
- Cheese balance: Cream cheese gives a creamy tang, while mild cheddar leans slightly savory.
- Serve warm: The Oreos soften slightly, and the cheese melts beautifully.
Serving Suggestions
- With a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
- As part of a brunch spread with fruit and yogurt.
- Dusted with powdered sugar for a café-style presentation.
- Paired with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert.
Why This Recipe Belongs in Your Kitchen
Oreo Cheese Scones are the kind of recipe that sparks conversation. They’re familiar yet surprising, playful yet elegant. Perfect for when you want to impress guests or just enjoy a unique twist on a classic, these scones prove that Oreos can shine far beyond the cookie jar.
Final Bite
Buttery, flaky, chocolatey, and just a touch savory, Oreo Cheese Scones are a one-of-a-kind treat that you’ll want to make again and again. They’re proof that sometimes the best recipes come from breaking the rules.
So grab those Oreos, a bit of cheese, and get ready to bake up something that’s as intriguing as it is delicious.