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    Home » Dessert » Oreo Cupcakes

    Oreo Cupcakes

    Published: Mar 6, 2021 · Modified: Feb 20, 2022 by Sula · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    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….

    Oreo Cupcake frosted with oreo buttercream on a red plate.

    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.

    baking rack of oreo cupcakes

    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.

    Decorated cupcake on a rack with undecorated ones

    These cookies and cream cupcakes are a great way to celebrate America’s favorite cookie!

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    Oreo Cupcakes

    Celebrate America's favorite cookie with a delicious cupcake!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 144kcal
    Author: Sula

    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

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 32IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg

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

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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. Jessica Formicola

      March 13, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      I am a huge Oreo fan, and these cupcakes look amazing! Your frosting to cake ratio is exactly how I like them too!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 13, 2021 at 3:20 pm

        We all have specific ratios we prefer, don't we? LOL

        Reply
    2. Emily Flint

      March 12, 2021 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      These are amazing and I love that I only have to use half the cake mix box!! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 12, 2021 at 9:37 pm

        Thank you , I love making a smaller batch like this. Then make another batch a few weeks later!

        Reply
    3. Sunrita

      March 12, 2021 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Just delicious and so sooo easy to make

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 12, 2021 at 9:37 pm

        Yes, always greeted with a smile!

        Reply
    4. Debbie J

      March 06, 2021 at 8:14 pm

      5 stars
      If I could give this receipt 10 stars I would! Soooo delicious!!

      Reply
      • Sula

        March 06, 2021 at 9:20 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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