March 6 is National Oreo Day but I think we can all agree that Oreos should be celebrated every day! And I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with Oreo Cupcakes!
Some Oreo fun facts
I shared these facts last year, when I made Oreo Krispies, but they’re so fun I think they’re worth repeating!
- Over 450 billion Oreos have been sold since their introduction
- Oreos are sold in more than 100 countries worldwide
- More women dunk this cookie than men
- More men bite the cookie whole than women
- Oreos are 71% cookie and 29% crème filling
Of course, Double Stuf Oreos (the BEST kind) have completely different proportions….
How to make these Oreo cupcakes
I wanted to keep this simple, so I started with a regular box cake mix. I also wanted to make a small batch, so I didn’t use the whole box. Have I blown your mind here? Yes, it’s true, you can make cakes (and cupcakes) using half a box of cake mix. Which is fabulous when you don’t want THAT much cake around!
Mix the ingredients in a bowl, just as you normally do. Then add in the crushed Oreos.
Spoon the mixture into a cupcake pan lined with paper liners. Bake the cupcakes and let them cool.
This makes about 12 "cookies and cream" cupcakes. I always get 11, so I'm probably a little generous when filling the liners. To make a full batch, just follow the box directions for the cake and double the amount of Oreos used.
Frosting – of course!
Feel free to use your favorite frosting on these. Cream cheese frosting would be great, or any white buttercream.
I keep the Oreo theme going with Oreo buttercream frosting. Since I plan to use Oreos to decorate each cupcake, I like to prep my cookies first by cutting them in half. When I do this, I typically end up with some that look good and others that look half crushed. The half-crushed cookies then get crushed fully for the frosting.
I use a typical buttercream frosting and fold the crushed cookies in once its mixed up. As I noted in the recipe card, keep in mind that the crushed Oreos will be adding a mostly dry ingredient to the frosting, so try to adjust it with a little extra cream when it is near done.
Also, the first time I made these cupcakes I tried to pipe the buttercream frosting onto the cupcakes. What a frustrating exercise that was! The little chunks of Oreo crumbs clog up the piping tip pretty much every time.
Plus, once I decorated with the half cookie on top, the look of the piping was completely lost anyway. So now, I just go the easy route: frost each cupcake using a plain old butter knife and plunk half an Oreo on top. Fabulous.
These cookies and cream cupcakes are a great way to celebrate America’s favorite cookie!
📖 Recipe
Oreo Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 1½ cups white cake mix I use Duncan Hines or Betty Crocker
- ½ cup water
- 2½ Tablespoons oil
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- ¾ cup crushed Oreo cookies about 8 regular cookies
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and prepare a cupcake pan with liners.
- Add all ingredients to a medium-large mixing bowl. With a hand mixer, mix on low speed for 30 seconds to evenly moisten the mix, then increase to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.
- Fold in the crushed Oreos and gently stir.
- Pour batter into prepared cupcake liners, until about ¾ full.
- Bake for 18-21 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in the center of one cupcake comes out clean. Allow to cool 10 minutes in the pan then remove to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
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Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
📖 Recipe
Oreo Buttercream frosting
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
Nutrition
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Jessica Formicola
I am a huge Oreo fan, and these cupcakes look amazing! Your frosting to cake ratio is exactly how I like them too!
Sula
We all have specific ratios we prefer, don't we? LOL
Emily Flint
These are amazing and I love that I only have to use half the cake mix box!! Great recipe!
Sula
Thank you , I love making a smaller batch like this. Then make another batch a few weeks later!
Sunrita
Just delicious and so sooo easy to make
Sula
Yes, always greeted with a smile!
Debbie J
If I could give this receipt 10 stars I would! Soooo delicious!!
Sula
So glad you enjoyed it!