Decadent Cookies & Cream Oreo Cupcakes for Sweet Moments
Delight in these easy-to-make Cookies and Cream Oreo Cupcakes, perfect for any gathering. Enjoy rich flavors and nostalgic crunch.
Equipment
- muffin pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- spatula
- piping bag
Ingredients
Cupcake Batter
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour A crucial base for the cupcake’s texture.
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder Helps the cupcakes rise.
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda Works with baking powder for extra lift.
- 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances sweetness.
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter Adds richness and moisture.
- 1 cups granulated sugar Sweetens the cupcakes.
- 2 large eggs Binds the ingredients.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances overall taste.
- 0.5 cups buttermilk Adds moisture.
- 15 cookies crushed Oreo cookies Signature cookies and cream flavor.
- 0.5 cups cocoa powder Deepens the chocolate flavor.
Frosting
- 1 cups powdered sugar Sweetens the frosting.
- 0.25 cups heavy cream Achieves a silky texture.
- 1 cups vanilla frosting Adds a creamy sweet layer.
- 1 cups chocolate frosting Offers a decadent touch.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time and then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients, alternating with buttermilk.
- Fold in crushed Oreo cookies gently.
- Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
- Bake for approximately 19 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For frosting, mix heavy cream with powdered sugar until creamy.
- Pipe vanilla and chocolate frostings onto each cooled cupcake.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreos on top of the frosted cupcakes before serving.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are fresh for best results. Don't rush the swirling of frosting for the best presentation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupcakeCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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