Wicked Oreo C
"Wicked" Oreo Cookies
Excuse the pensive mood lately. I blame it on the New Year which definitely makes me reflect more than usual. One of the things I set out to do in the next month is finally watch the play Wicked. The musical is based on one of my favourite books – Wicked – The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.
For those who haven’t watched the play or read the book – it revolves around the untold story Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West… faced with a miserable childhood and discriminated against because of her green skin tone, despite her good intentions and actions – she remained misunderstood … so … maybe she wasn’t so wicked after all?
Before reading the book, I naturally assumed that she was born Wicked – only to realize that sometimes people behave the way they do for reasons we don’t know about. Who are we to judge people we don’t know? Who are we to judge at all?
Anyway, I originally had the “oreo” cookie in mind and I used black sesame seeds for the outer cookie and a green tea buttercream filling. They reminded me so much of Elphaba. Despite their appearance – please don’t judge them before trying them. Like Elphaba – you might come to even like them?
Wicked
Black Sesame Cookie Recipe
- 130 grams softened butter
- 110 grams icing sugar. sifted
- 20 grams black sesame seeds
- 120 grams of egg whites (about 4 large, whisked with a fork)
- 130 grams flour, sifted
- black food coloring (optional)
- In a kitchen stand or food processor, blend the butter and icing sugar and black sesame seeds.
- Slowly add in the egg whites but not too quickly as the mixture might split.
- Next, slowly add the flour and if necessary, the black food colouring for extra dark colour.
- Rest the dough around 1 hour before.
- To shape the cookies, I used a sheet of thick plastic which I got from Ikea and cut round molds from them. You can easily substitute with a piping bag, and just pipe out like a cat’s tongue cookie.
- Bake in on greaseproof paper or a silpat mat for 10 minutes in a 180 c fan forced oven.
Oreos with milk anyone?
Green Tea Buttercream Recipe
- 60 grams softened butter
- 100 grams icing sugar, sifted
- 25 grams green tea (matcha) powder
- green food colouring if necessary
- Mix all the ingredients in a bowl until fully amalgamated.
To assemble: Spread some buttercream over one cookie and cover with another.
These truly are “wicked.” And they would be nice for St. Patrick’s Day with that beautiful green filling! Thanks
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These are so fun Trissa! The green, the oreos, everything! I really need to make some oreos. I haven’t had them in forever!
These cookies look great!
You are going to absolutely love Wicked! I read the book and saw the musical and the musical is so much better than the book and I blame it all on the great music.
Stunning…and guess what I have – yes, black sesame seeds….and matcha!!!!!!!
Ahhhh looking so wicked! Awesome recipe 🙂
Hello
I like to eat cookies and these cookies look very different.I think its very new and different recipe of cookies.Actually I was looking for something besides our usual cookies.Thank you for giving such tasty and new recipe of cookies.
I believe that in everyone of us there’s a little gem that sometimes people don’t see and start to judge. Sad but it happens all the time. With a changed perspective we can even love the unlovable. Just heard my friend’s story last week. She moved to a small village where there is this man whom the whole village avoided him cos he looks mean and acts mean. He would not talk to anyone. But my friend was determined to change everyone’s view of him. For days, she greeted him whenever she met him on the street even though he never replied. Then one day, while shopping, someone called her. When she turned around, she saw it was this man!! He asked how was she and said he was so happy to see her. Amazing story…the power of love!
I love something out of the norm. These cookies are great…something different. Can’t find matcha powder and black colouring here. Will hunt for it.
What unique cookies. I love how they look. Perfect ode to Wicked. Bet they are quite delicious too!
Very cute! Wicked is my favourite musical. The songs in it are amazing. I’ll bet you’ll want to make more once you see it!
Those cookies look so good! I thought it was dark chocolate at first, but black sesame sounds even better.
Hehe! Wicked hey 🙂 Love the black sesame seeds and match flavor combo. You know me… I love them! Brilliant post and love the association with the wicked witch. I haven’t read the book or watched the play. May be it’s about time.
I judge them yummy looking! I haven’t even heard of wicked, but it sounds like something I would like very much.
This is really wicked and so creative.
These look fabulous! I adored Wicked, the musical, and these are a wonderful celebration of Elphaba.
I adore the lime green and black colour scheme. ‘wicked’ cool! 😉
Trissa, the colour combo is dazzling! And the flavours – so unique. I know I will love these WICKED cookies! 😉
Ju
I would never judge anything with black sesame in it because I *love* it so much. Great idea for cookies, they are so unwicked, though!
a friend watched wicked and recomended it (he’s a boy too)
im not sure if it will be my thing though so i might just pass hehe
You are so creative!
TRISSAAA
what do you mean “despite their appearance – please don’t judge them before trying them. ” <<< are you kidding me?? these looks AMAZINGGGGGGGGGG it looks soo fragile I want to stab my fork into it!
I love the whole wicked concept and as soon as you said "Black Sesame" my goodness made my mouth water as its one of my favourite flavours!
Besides I know this tastes amazing, I still think about that chocolate, hazelnut tart you brought to ellies.
I can’t believe I still haven’t watched Wicked! I feel bad everytime I walk past capitol square and see all the green lights. I’m loving the flavour combination and the colours match the theme perfectly! The sesame biscuits look so delicate and crisp 🙂
those cookies are wicked! I watched the play about a month ago and loved it! Great story and nice music, it was fun!
OMG Trissa! Those cookies are truly wicked looking!!! :)).. haven’t managed to see the musical yet either.. tix are soo hard to get! but have the book… true people are so much about nuture than nature :))
btw can u parcel me some cookies plzz? they sound perfect with tea in this wickedly arctic winter we are having now…
That is so creative! Love the green!
I love Wicked! I saw it with Idina Menzel as Elphaba back in the day – so awesome.
So creative!!! and they are delicious looking —- despite their green appearance! I’ll have to give them a go, I think!
OH MY GOD, the colors are GORGEOUS. I’ve always wanted to see Wicked, too!
Hi Trissa! I found your blog on Tastespotting. I love your sandwich cookies, I’ve been planning to make some myself! I’m going to continue browsing some of the other recipes on your blog, your Bibingka looks delicious (my Filipino grandmother makes it too, but hers is sweeter… I’d like to try it with the cheese and eggs like you did). Great work!
From the picture I was sure they were chocolate mint flavored, but this sounds way more interesting!
Yes, I can attest to how the wicked cookies taste… They taste really good even better than Oreos…. Really and truly….
Never heard of the book or the play I have to admit but those cookies sure look wicked! That color is just fantastic. Do they light up in the dark? 🙂 (Would be great for halloween too!)
I like your “wicked” cookies! 🙂 I should definitely give them a try. And if they are as scrumptious as the musical I will love them.
I’m not discriminatory, I’ll happily try these babies. I must admit I’m a little concerned about how my tongue may look after doing so though.
hee i love fluro coloured foods and love the idea of a black sesame + green tea biscuit too!
Ha, I saw these and instantly presumed they were choc-mint! I guess it only goes to illustrate your point – things aren’t always as they seem!
I’ve yet to see the musical (don’t really plan to) but I loved the book even though it broke my heart a little. I’ve been craving cream biscuits all day and this sounds – and looks – delicious!
These are almost neon green! I bet Lorraine’s going to love this post… =)
It’s interesting to hear you talk about your philosophies Trissa…a lot of it makes sense. Admittedly, looking at the cookies I’d probably wouldn’t try one but after careful examination they sound delicious. I do love the extreme colours!
I would love to see Wicked!
Your cookies are indeed very wicked looking, but I’d love to try them anyway. 😉
(Is there black food coloring?? I’ve never seen it in my store. Maybe I haven’t looked carefully enough. Will check tomorrow.)
the only reason that stopping me watching Wicked is the price. 😦 I think I really must go as I’ve heard so many good things about the musical from may people. Your cookies look wickedly green! Yuummm…
I have been dying to watch wicked. I never get around to getting tickets. I have heard so much about it. What cute cookies Trissa. Very wicked like.