Oreo cookies are one of my favorite snack foods. Since I am such a fan of the yummy cookies, I incorporated them into this Oreo Cupcakes Recipe. This is one of those easy desserts with all the chocolate flavor you would expect from an Oreo.
These moist and delicious chocolate cupcakes are topped with an Oreo cookie-infused frosting. This recipe is easy enough for busy days but special enough for birthdays or parties.
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Why You'll Love This Oreo Cupcakes Recipe
- Full Oreo flavor in a cupcake - If you like classic Oreos, you’ll get all that flavor packed into one little cake.
- Made with real, easy-to-find ingredients - You probably have most of what you need already and you can easily find any you don't at your local grocery store.
- No boxed mixes, truly homemade - The cupcakes and frosting are both made from scratch.
- Good for birthdays, bake sales or just because - These cupcakes are impressive for any occasion!
Recipes Made With Oreo Cookies
Oreos are a versatile ingredient that can add a sweet crunch to so many recipes. Crushed Oreos can be used as a base for pies or cheesecakes. You can also mix them into milkshakes, brownies, or even ice cream for a delicious twist that everyone will love!
- Oreo Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate With Peppermint
- Rainbow Oreo Cookies
- Oreo No Bake Cheesecake
- Oreo Spider Cookies
Ingredients for Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
- All-purpose flour - gives the cupcakes structure
- Unsweetened cocoa powder - makes them really chocolatey
- Baking powder and baking soda - help the cupcakes rise
- Salt - brings out the other flavors
- Brown sugar AND granulated sugar - keeps them soft and sweet
- Vegetable oil - makes them moist
- Buttermilk - adds a little tang and keeps things fluffy
- Large egg - helps bind the batter
- Vanilla extract - adds a warm flavor
- Vanilla cream ale or cream soda - adds a touch of extra flavor (you can use cream soda for a kid-friendly option)
- Water & instant coffee granules - brings out more chocolate flavor without tasting like coffee
- Unsalted butter - makes the frosting creamy
- Powdered sugar - to sweeten and thicken the frosting
- Heavy whipping cream - makes the frosting nice and fluffy
- Oreo crumbs - for that real Oreo taste in the frosting
- Mini Oreos - these go right on top for a fun finish
Kitchen Tools for Chocolate Oreo Cupcake Recipe
You'll need a muffin pan with cupcake liners for easy clean-up, a large bowl for mixing the batter, and a whisk or electric mixer. For the frosting, I use a stand mixer, but a hand mixer and bowl work too. A piping bag with a star tip makes the frosting look nice, but a plastic sandwich bag with a snipped corner works just as well.
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How to Make Homemade Oreo Cupcakes
- Prep the oven and muffin pan - Preheat your oven to 350°F and pop some paper liners into your muffin tin. These make clean up a breeze!
- Mix the dry ingredients - Grab a big bowl and toss in the flour, cocoa powders, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk everything together.
- Sweeten it up - Stir in the brown and white sugar.
- Add the wet ingredients - Pour in the oil, buttermilk, egg, vanilla, and cream soda (or ale). Mix just until it comes together, but be sure not to overdo it!
- Boost the chocolate - Dissolve some instant coffee in a little boiling water and stir it into the batter. Trust me, it’s not for a coffee flavor, it just boosts the chocolate flavor. You will also be adding some yummy crushed oreos to the batter.
- Fill and bake - Scoop the batter into the liners and bake. A mostly clean toothpick means these are ready!
- Cool and chill - Let those cupcakes cool on a wire rack completely before frosting them.
- Crush the Oreos - This is a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. Just place the Oreos in a zip-top bag and have kids crush them. They can use their hands or a rolling pin. Just rolling over the cookies in the bag will crush them.
- Cream the butter - Beat the butter in your mixer until it’s totally smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar - Slowly mix it in, one cup at a time, until it’s all blended.
- Pour in the cream and vanilla - Turn up the mixer to medium-high and whip until it’s light and fluffy.
- Add the Oreo crumbs - Mix on low just enough to combine. You don’t want to overdo it!
- Frost and top - Grab a piping bag and swirl the frosting onto your cupcakes. Finish with a mini Oreo on top for a fun touch.
Cupcake Recipes
Cupcake recipes are perfect for all occasions, not just birthdays! They’re easy to customize with different flavors and decorations. Plus, they’re the ideal single-serve treat, so no cutting or sharing needed. Built-In portion control!
- Homemade Hostess Cupcakes
- Delicious Brownie Cupcake Recipe
- Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes
- Easy Pistachio Cupcakes
- Frosted Animal Cookie Cupcake
Tips for Oreo Cupcakes
Tip 1: Use room temperature ingredients so everything combines better and the cupcakes bake evenly.
Tip 2: For the most chocolate flavor, don’t skip the instant coffee in your batter. It won’t taste like coffee, I promise!
Tip 3: Don’t overmix the batter so your cupcakes stay soft.
Tip 4: You can also make these with your favorite vanilla cupcake recipe and just use the Oreo frosting.
FAQs for Oreo Cupcake Recipe
You can store them in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few days. Let them come to room temperature before eating them.
Yes, if you’re short on time, you can use premade vanilla frosting. Just mix in your Oreo crumbs and pipe or spread onto your cupcakes.
Cream soda works just as well, and it’s kid-friendly. If you don’t have either, use extra buttermilk.
If you want a yummy treat and you love Oreos, you must try these Oreo Cupcakes. Every bite has that familiar cookie taste!
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Oreo Cupcakes Recipe
Equipment
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Ingredients
For cupcakes
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup vanilla cream ale
- ¼ cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules
For frosting
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Oreo crumbs finely crushed
- 12 Mini Oreos for topping cupcakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line your muffin pans with cupcake liners and set aside. Boil ¼ cup of water.
- In a large bowl, add flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sift to combine.
- Add in the sugar and brown sugar stir until combined.
- Add the oil, buttermilk, egg, cream beer, and vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Add the instant coffee to the ¼ cups boiling water and mix until dissolved.
- Add the coffee to the mixing bowl and mix.
- Pour the batter in the cupcake liners, filling each ¾ of the way full.
- Bake at 350°F for 17-20 minutes and then remove from oven and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
For Frosting
- Finely crush Oreos.
- In a stand mixer, add the butter on medium speed and beat for 1 minute. Add in the powdered sugar 1 cup at a time. Continue to mix to combine.
- Add the heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract. Mix on medium-high speed until the mixture is combined.
- Add the Oreo crumbs on low-speed and combine.
- Place one piping bag with a star tip into a large glass and fold the sides of the bag over. Scoop the Oreo frosting into the piping bag. Pipe the frosting on the cooled cupcakes. Top each frosted cupcake with a mini Oreo.
Notes
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing and baking.
- Add a little instant coffee to your batter for a richer chocolate flavor (it won’t taste like coffee).
- Avoid overmixing your batter to keep the cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Swap chocolate cupcakes for a vanilla recipe if you prefer and top with Oreo frosting.
Shelby says
Aren't Oreo's the best!! I really love the frosting made with crushed Oreo's! When you mention Vanilla Cream Ale, do you mean a cream soda?
Monica | Nourish & Fete says
Oreos are such a classic- I really find them hard to resist when they're in the house, and these cupcakes would no doubt be the same way! Especially with that delicious frosting!
Ashima says
oooh that frosting! 🙂 I want to pick one up right from the pictures! Sharing the recipe with my sister.. my nephew is a big oreo lover!
Just something I noticed: you are missing the egg from your recipe card ingredient list. I first thought these are eggless cupcakes but then the instructions do mention eggs.
Catherine says
Oh these look fabulous...that frosting alone is calling to me! What a wonderful cupcake!
EA Stewart says
I'm so intrigued by the vanilla cream ale! That frosting looks amazing~yum!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
I think I'd have to arm wrestle your kids for one of those cupcakes! They look delish!