Cookies and Cream Cupcake Recipe

Each bite of this cookies and cream cupcake is a symphony of velvety cream and crumbly cookie bits contained within the fluffy canvas of a perfectly baked cupcake. Another amazing cupcake recipe to share!

Uniting the nostalgic simplicity of vanilla with the textured allure of chocolate cookie crumbs, these cupcakes are more than just a dessert; they’re a delightful experience. Ideal for any celebration or even just a sweet, indulgent break in your day, Cookies and Cream Cupcakes are here to bring a sprinkle of joy into each bite.

Follow this easy and engaging guide to create your own batch of these delicious wonders at home and surrender yourself to the blissful dance of cookies and cream, elegantly wrapped in a cupcake.”

Cupcakes have various appealing factors that make them so beloved and draw people towards them. Here are some reasons:

1. Cupcakes come in a multitude of flavors, sizes, and designs. There’s a lot of room for creativity, from the cake base to the frosting and toppings. Bakers can customize cupcakes to match nearly any theme or color palette, making them perfect for special events.
2. Cupcakes are individually portioned, making them easy to serve and eat without needing utensils. This convenience factor makes them perfect for parties, picnics, or on-the-go treats.
3. Cupcakes provide a perfect little way to treat yourself. They’re a small bit of indulgence that doesn’t make you feel like you’re overdoing it.
4. Cupcakes are adorable. This makes them not only a treat to eat but also a treat to look at.

Each of these aspects contributes to the draw of cupcakes, enhancing their popularity and widespread enjoyment. Check out some of our favorite cupcake treats:

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Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

Yield: 24

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 19 minutes

Total Time: 29 minutes

Adorable fluffy light cupcakes full of oreo cookie flavor. A nod to childhood and a treat for all.

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Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup water or milk (I used milk)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 3 egg whites or 3 whole eggs (I used whole eggs)
• 8 Oreos chopped up
• Icing:
• 1 cup softened butter
• 2.5 cups icing sugar sifted
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk (I used cream)

Instructions

1. Cupcakes: make boxed cake mix as per instructions on the box (mix cake mix with oil, milk and eggs by hand or in a mixer on medium speed)
2. add in crushed Oreos, stir
3. bake as directed
4. cool 10 minutes before icing cupcakes
5. after icing cupcakes, crush 2 more Oreos without icing to sprinkle on top of cupcakes
6. Icing: beat softened butter
7. add in sifted sugar slowly
8. stir in vanilla
9. add in heavy cream 1 tbsp at a time
10. put icing into piping bag
11. decorate cupcakes as desired

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 185Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 103mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 0gSugar: 14gProtein: 2g