Description
These Cookies and Cream Cupcakes are packed with chocolate cookie flavor, topped with a creamy frosting, and finished with crushed Oreo cookies. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or anytime you crave something sweet.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
10 Oreo cookies, crushed
**For the Frosting:**
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 tbsp heavy cream
8 Oreo cookies, finely crushed
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
5. Mix in sour cream and milk until smooth.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in crushed Oreo cookies.
8. Divide batter among cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Let cool completely.
9.
10. **For the Frosting:**
11. Beat butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar.
12. Add vanilla and heavy cream. Beat until light and fluffy.
13. Fold in finely crushed Oreos.
14. Frost cupcakes and garnish with half an Oreo or cookie crumbs.
Notes
Use double-stuffed Oreos for extra creaminess.
Chill frosting slightly if piping.
Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cookies and cream cupcakes, Oreo cupcakes, chocolate cookie dessert