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    Oreo Cupcakes Recipe

    Published: May 21, 2018 · Modified: Jul 19, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Oreo cookies are one of my kids favorite snack foods. Since they are such fans of the yummy cookies, I knew they would love this Oreo Cupcakes Recipe which has all the chocolate flavor you would expect from an Oreo. These moist and delicious chocolate cupcakes are topped with a decadent Oreo cookie infused frosting. If you liked these cupcakes you're sure to love our Citrus Cupcakes and these Samoa Cupcakes.

    This Oreo Cupcakes Recipe has all the rich chocolate flavor you'd expect from an Oreo. This easy cupcake recipe is one everyone will love!
    Jump to:
    • Why you'll love Oreo cupcakes
    • Ingredients
    • How to make cookies and cream cupcakes:
    • 📖 Recipe
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Related posts

    Why you'll love Oreo cupcakes

    • All the flavor of Oreos in cupcake form
    • Perfect for Oreo lovers!
    • Made from scratch cupcakes and frosting

    Ingredients

    • flour
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • unsweetened cocoa powder
    • baking powder
    • baking soda
    • salt
    • brown sugar
    • granulated sugar
    • vegetable oil
    • buttermilk
    • large egg
    • vanilla extract
    • vanilla cream ale
    • water
    • instant coffee granules
    • unsalted butter
    • powdered sugar
    • heavy whipping cream
    • Oreo crumbs
    • Mini Oreos

    How to make cookies and cream cupcakes:

    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.

    Ingredients for the Oreo frosting:

    1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
    3 cups powdered sugar
    3 tbsp. heavy whipping cream
    1 tsp. vanilla extract
    ¾ cup finely crushed Oreo crumbs
    disposable piping bag with a star tip
    Mini Oreos for topping cupcakes

    You will need to finely crush 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.

    crushed oreos in a zip top bag

    You will be making the frosting in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or in a large mixing bowl with an electric 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.

    ingredients for oreo frosting in a bowl

    Add the Oreo crumbs on low-speed and combine.

    making oreo frosting in a stand mixer


    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.

    Oreo cupcake with a mini oreo on top

    It is just that easy to make Oreo cupcakes from scratch! This recipe will make 12-14 cupcakes depending on the size. You can also make these with you favorite vanilla cupcake recipe and just use the Oreo frosting. If you haven't gotten your fill of Oreos yet, try our Rainbow Oreo Cookies.

    Chocolate cupcake with oreo frosting

    Don't you just love how this recipe was inspired by a cookie? Another cute cookie inspired cupcake I discovered was this Frosted Animal Cookie Cupcake from Crafty Morning.

    cupcake with oreo frosting

    📖 Recipe

    Oreo Cupcakes Recipe

    This Oreo Cupcakes Recipe has all the rich chocolate flavor you'd expect from an Oreo. This easy cupcake recipe is one everyone will love! 
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Cupcakes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 545kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Equipment

    • muffin pan

    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 finely crushed Oreo crumbs
    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 545kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 269mg | Potassium: 164mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 56g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2.9mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you store these chocolate cupcakes?

    You can store them in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few days. Let them come to room temperature before eating them.

    Where would you serve these cupcakes?

    They are great for any day but are especially impressive for a birthday party or celebration.

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    Comments

    1. Shelby

      May 21, 2018 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      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?

    2. Monica | Nourish & Fete

      May 21, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      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!

    3. Ashima

      May 21, 2018 at 12:31 pm

      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.

    4. Catherine

      May 21, 2018 at 11:49 am

      Oh these look fabulous...that frosting alone is calling to me! What a wonderful cupcake!

    5. EA Stewart

      May 21, 2018 at 11:17 am

      5 stars
      I'm so intrigued by the vanilla cream ale! That frosting looks amazing~yum!

    6. Lisa | Garlic & Zest

      May 21, 2018 at 10:45 am

      5 stars
      I think I'd have to arm wrestle your kids for one of those cupcakes! They look delish!

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