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    Home » Dessert » Oreo Buttercream Frosting

    Oreo Buttercream Frosting

    Published: Mar 6, 2021 · Modified: Feb 20, 2022 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 20 Comments

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    To celebrate National Oreo Day, I made Oreo cupcakes. And I wanted to keep the Oreo theme going, so made some super-yummy Oreo Buttercream frosting. It was the perfect finishing touch!

    Ingredients needed

    This recipe takes a pretty standard buttercream frosting and adds crushed Oreos. I've made this with both standard Oreos and Double Stuf. The Double Stuf will have more filling and will really increase the sweetness of the frosting - like you needed that!

    I think I prefer it with regular Oreos but you do you! It gets rave reviews either way.

    • Butter
    • Heavy whipping cream (or milk)
    • Powdered sugar
    • Vanilla extract
    oreo buttercream frosting on a cupcake.

    How to make the cookies and cream frosting

    Start with softened butter. I like to whip this with a hand mixer to make sure its smooth, then start adding the other ingredients.

    Add one cup of powdered sugar and one tablespoon whipping cream and mix in thoroughly. Add vanilla and repeat with powdered sugar and cream.

    If a little more frosting is desired you can add up to another cup of powdered sugar and a tablespoon of cream. I typically maintain these proportions for buttercream frosting.

    For Oreo buttercream frosting, I like to add additional cream, up to one more tablespoon. (Less if you use Double Stuf) This will make the frosting more loose/wet. The reason for this is that adding crushed Oreos introduces another dry ingredient. So you need a little extra moisture to even it all out.

    Hopefully this is not too confusing. Here was the bottom line for me: For this batch, I used 2 ½ cups powdered sugar and 3 ½ tablespoons whipping cream. This made the frosting ready to absorb those Oreo cookie crumbs.

    Then of course, you add the crushed Oreos. I like to fold these in, using a spatula. Your hand mixer will work fine, but I like to get a feel for the texture of my frosting while mixing and using a spatula here works well for that.

    Uses for this Oreo Buttercream frosting

    As I said, I use it for topping Oreo cupcakes. But don't stop there!

    This would be great on white or chocolate cupcakes. Or use it for a cake!

    Just keep in mind that this recipe is designed for about 12 cupcakes, so if you're making more, or a full sized layer cake, you will need to scale up the proportions. Because you don't want to have to skimp!

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    Oreo Buttercream frosting

    Another great use for Oreos!
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time10 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 183kcal
    Author: Sula

    Ingredients

    • 6 Oreo cookies, crushed or 12 halves – see note
    • ½ cup butter 1 stick, softened
    • 2-3 cups powdered sugar
    • 2-4 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla

    Instructions

    • Begin beating softened butter with a hand mixer. Add one cup powdered sugar and mix well. Add one tablespoon cream and mix in.
    • Add vanilla, then repeat with another cup of powdered sugar and tablespoon of cream. Adjust with more powdered sugar and/or cream to get the amount and consistency you desire. Keep in mind that you will be adding dry, powdery cookies so you might want the frosting to be a little more “wet” than your typical buttercream. (i.e. add a little more cream)
    • Add the crushed Oreos to the bowl and fold in. Use on your favorite baked goods!

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    Notes

    When using this frosting, I like to decorate with halves of actual Oreo cookies. I have found that when I cut an Oreo in half, I end up with one that looks great and the other is a mess. So if that is your plan, make your Oreo halves first, and use the messed up halves to crush up and add to the frosting.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 18mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 273IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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    Comments

    1. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady

      February 27, 2022 at 9:08 am

      5 stars
      This is definitely going to be frosting for my youngest's birthday cake next month! YUM

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 28, 2022 at 5:51 am

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. nancy

      February 26, 2022 at 10:19 pm

      5 stars
      thanks for the yummy recipe

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 27, 2022 at 7:12 am

        you're welcome, enjoy!

        Reply
    3. Emily Flint

      February 26, 2022 at 8:51 pm

      5 stars
      Oh man, Oreos in a frosting?!? Yes please...although they may not make it to the cupcakes, LOL!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 27, 2022 at 7:11 am

        You might need to make a double batch! LOL

        Reply
    4. Shilpa

      February 26, 2022 at 8:08 pm

      5 stars
      Oreo cupcakes with Oreo frosting is like a dream!!! Yes please!! But you had me at Oreo!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 27, 2022 at 7:12 am

        Best cookie ever!

        Reply
    5. Mallory

      February 26, 2022 at 11:58 am

      5 stars
      Obsessed! I can eat this by itself!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 26, 2022 at 12:18 pm

        LOL I don't want to admit how many times I have done just that!

        Reply
    6. Audrey

      February 26, 2022 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      You had me at Oreo!! YUM

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 26, 2022 at 12:17 pm

        I feel the same way!

        Reply
    7. Jeannie

      February 26, 2022 at 6:49 am

      5 stars
      will it be possible to skip whipping cream? I want to try this frosting!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 26, 2022 at 12:18 pm

        For a non-dairy version, try using almond milk!

        Reply
    8. Patrick

      February 01, 2022 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      SO good!

      Reply
      • Sula

        February 02, 2022 at 8:32 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    9. Toni

      September 04, 2021 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      It was so good! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Sula

        September 04, 2021 at 6:32 pm

        You’re welcome, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    10. Chef Dennis

      September 03, 2021 at 11:00 am

      5 stars
      I made cupcakes with your frosting for a bake sale today and they sold out immediately!

      Reply
      • Sula

        September 04, 2021 at 9:15 am

        Perfect!

        Reply

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