Oreo Hot Chocolate

Here at Taste of Home, we’re certified Oreo lovers—seeking out any and all recipes with that signature cookies-and-cream flavor. That’s why we were so sad when Dunkin’ took its Oreo hot chocolate off the menu in 2022 after a six-year stint to make way for new menu items. In its absence, we created a copycat Dunkin’ Oreo hot chocolate recipe so that you can make a mug of this delicious treat in your own kitchen.

Ingredients for Oreo Hot Chocolate

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• Oreo cookies: To maximize the Oreo flavor, cookies are added to the cocoa and are also used as a garnish.
• Milk: Use whole milk for the richest hot chocolate. However, skim or low-fat milk are also perfectly acceptable in this hot chocolate with Oreos recipe.
• Cocoa powder: Use a high-quality unsweetened cocoa powder for the best flavor—no matter the kind of hot chocolate recipe you’re making.
• Sugar: Two tablespoons of granulated sugar sweeten the cocoa.
• Whipped cream: What’s hot chocolate without a generous dollop of whipped cream? Make sweetened whipped cream from scratch, or use your favorite store-bought brand.

Directions

Step 1: Prep the Oreos for the cocoa

Separate the chocolate wafers from the filling of each Oreo cookie. Reserve the filling. Crush the wafers in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin, or pulse them in a food processor until fine crumbs are formed. Set both the cookie crumbs and filling aside.

Step 2: Make the cocoa

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Add the milk, sugar, baking cocoa, Oreo crumbs and Oreo filling to a small saucepan and heat them over medium heat.

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Whisk until the cookie crumbs and filling have dissolved and the mixture is heated through.

Step 3: Garnish and serve

Pour the hot chocolate into two mugs. Top them with whipped cream and Oreo crumbles. Serve them immediately.

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Oreo Hot Chocolate Variations

• Make it gluten-free: To make gluten-free hot chocolate, simply use gluten-free Oreos.
• Use melted chocolate: For a more decadent Oreo hot chocolate, use 1/4 cup of chocolate chips or grated chocolate instead of the cocoa powder. Semisweet chocolate is good place to start, though milk chocolate and dark chocolate are great too.
• Make it vegan: Want a little Oreo fun fact? Oreos are naturally vegan! For a completely vegan Oreo hot chocolate, use your favorite non-dairy milk and whipped cream substitute. (In my opinion, whipped coconut cream is a delicious substitute!)

How to Store Oreo Hot Chocolate

After allowing the Oreo hot chocolate to cool, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How long does Oreo hot chocolate last?

Leftover Oreo hot chocolate can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days.

Can you make Oreo hot chocolate in advance?

You can make Oreo hot chocolate a few days before you want to serve it. Reheat it on the stovetop and whisk it thoroughly to reincorporate any crumbs that may have settled to the bottom in the refrigerator.

Oreo Hot Chocolate Tips

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Can you make Oreo hot chocolate in an Instant Pot?

Absolutely! First, set the Instant Pot to saute mode. Add the milk, hot cocoa, sugar, Oreo crumbs and Oreo filling and stir to combine. Whisk the mixture continuously to prevent it from scalding, and continue cooking until it’s heated through. Serve the copycat Dunkin’ Oreo hot chocolate immediately, or set the pot to warm until you’re ready to have a cup.

How do you serve Oreo hot chocolate?

This tasty hot chocolate is the perfect thing to warm you up after spending a cold winter day outside. You can also serve it as part of a decadent Sunday brunch. If you do so, you can easily triple or quadruple this recipe for a crowd and keep it warm in your slow cooker or Instant Pot.

While we like to serve a mug of Oreo hot chocolate with a garnish of whipped cream and Oreo crumbles, you could also skip the garnishes and serve it simply with Oreo cookies for some extra-delicious dipping. If you want even more chocolate and cream flavor alongside your sips, try serving mugs with other cookies and cream recipes like cookies and cream brownies or Oreo recipes like Oreo dump cake.