Description
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes – Moist chocolate cupcakes topped with Oreo-infused buttercream, drizzled with rich chocolate ganache, and crowned with mini Oreo cookies. These decadent cupcakes are a must-try for Oreo lovers and perfect for any special occasion. Enjoy the combination of creamy frosting and indulgent chocolate flavors in this easy, crowd-pleasing dessert.
Ingredients
Cupcakes:
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup dark cocoa powder
¾ cup boiling water
¾ cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup granulated sugar
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
⅓ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs (room temperature)
2 tsp vanilla extract
Oreo Buttercream:
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
2½ cups powdered sugar
½ cup Oreo crumbs
Chocolate Ganache:
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tbsp heavy cream
Topping:
12 mini Oreo cookies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a cupcake pan with 12 cupcake liners.
- Combine ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, ¼ cup dark cocoa powder, and ¾ cup boiling water, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ½ tsp baking soda, and ½ tsp salt.
- Stir the chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients, then add ⅓ cup vegetable oil, 2 eggs, and 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the cupcake liners and bake for 18–20 minutes. Cool completely.
- To make the buttercream, beat 1 cup unsalted butter until light and fluffy. Gradually mix in 2½ cups powdered sugar, ½ cup Oreo crumbs, and a pinch of salt.
- For the ganache, melt ¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 2 tbsp heavy cream in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth.
- Frost the cupcakes with the Oreo buttercream, drizzle with chocolate ganache, and top with mini Oreo cookies.
Notes
Make sure to cool the cupcakes completely before frosting to prevent the buttercream from melting.
For best texture, use finely crushed Oreo crumbs in the buttercream.
Add the mini Oreo cookies just before serving to maintain their crunch.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cupcakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 cupcakes
- Calories: 350 kcal
