Easy Fried Oreo Beignets

Craving something sweet and indulgent? Whip up a batch of these easy fried Oreo beignets with Bisquick for a quick and delicious treat that’s perfect for any occasion.

Much to the dismay of my waistline, my sweet tooth is a little bit out of control. Although I have made solid attempts to curb my cravings, when presented with options that include a high sugar content, I simply cannot resist. As was the case on a recent late-night outing with a friend.

As we concluded our meal, the server handed us the dessert menu and posed  the age old question, “Did you save room for dessert?” Although my stomach was sending signals of satiation to my brain, my eyes zeroed in on one item, the “Oreo Beignets.” That was all she wrote.

The fried dessert served with a side of dulce de leche ice cream was heaven, and my sweet tooth was quickly soothed. An instant fan, I scoured the internet for recipes so I could attempt to recreate the dish at home. With some small edits, I found a simple recipe involving bisquick, crushed oreos and oreo filling (for glaze). My partner, Mark, gave two thumbs up to my creation, and it may begin to make frequent appearances in our home.

The recipe (which yields 5-6 servings) can be found below. Happy eating!

Fried Oreo Beignets Recipe

Prep Time: 15 mins| Cook Time: 15 minutes (Approx. 2-3 mins per beignet) | Total Time:  30 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup crushed Oreos (filling removed and placed in a microwave safe bowl)
• 1 pack “Bisquick Complete” (7.5 oz bag)
• 1/3 Cup Hot Water
• Canola Oil

Instructions

1. Take approximately 10-12 Oreos and remove filling (place in a microwaves safe bowl and put to the side for later use).

2. Place Oreos in a 1 gallon plastic bag and use your hands crush the cookies into smaller pieces. Measure 1 cup of crushed cookies and place to the side.

3. In a large bowl, mix the pack of Bisquick with the hot water stirring with a wooden spoon until it becomes a dough-like consistency that is easy to handle.
4. Take a small handful (about a quarter cup) and flatten dough in your hand. Place a spoonful of crushed Oreos in the center.
5. Fold dough over crushed Oreos and mold the dough into small balls (Oreos should be completely surrounded by the dough.)
6. Repeat beignet making process until there is no remaining dough (approximately 5-6 beignets).
7. To fry, heat the canola oil in a medium sized sauce pan (about 2 inches deep) on medium heat until hot (375 degrees).
8. Place uncooked beignets in pan. Watch closely as they will cook very quickly ( within 2 – 3 minutes).
9. When the dough turns a golden brown, it means they are done!
10. For the topping, place bowl of oreo filling in the microwave for 1 minute or until fully melted. Use a spoon to drizzle topping over hot beignets.