✨ Written with love by Mimi 💛
If there’s one cupcake that always makes people smile, it’s this one: Cookies and Cream Cupcakes. 🍪🧁
Soft, fluffy chocolate cupcakes filled with crushed Oreos, topped with cookies ‘n cream frosting — it’s like every bite takes you back to sleepovers, lunchboxes, and birthday parties. These cupcakes are nostalgic, rich, and absolutely irresistible.
They’re perfect for summer parties, school celebrations, or just a sweet weekend project. Whether you serve them with cold milk or fancy them up with extra cookie crumbles, they always disappear fast — trust me. 😋
🍪 Why You’ll Love These Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
These cupcakes are:
- 🧁 Soft, moist, and full of chocolate flavor
- 🍪 Packed with crushed Oreo cookies inside and on top
- 🎉 Perfect for kids, parties, and cookie lovers
- ❄️ Great served cold during summer
- 💡 Easy to make and even easier to customize
🛒 Ingredients for Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
For the cupcakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup milk (or buttermilk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed Oreo cookies (or similar sandwich cookies)
For the frosting:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ½ cup finely crushed Oreos
- Extra Oreos for garnish (mini or halved)
🧁 How to Make Cookies and Cream Cupcakes – Step-by-Step
1️⃣ Mix the Cupcake Batter
In a large bowl, whisk dry ingredients. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, oil, milk, and vanilla. Combine everything, then gently fold in crushed Oreos.
2️⃣ Bake the Cupcakes
Spoon batter into cupcake liners (¾ full). Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let them cool completely.
3️⃣ Make the Oreo Frosting
Beat butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar, cream, and vanilla. Once smooth, mix in crushed Oreos. Pipe or spread onto cooled cupcakes.
4️⃣ Decorate & Chill
Top each cupcake with more cookie crumbs or a mini Oreo. Refrigerate slightly before serving for a cool summer cupcake treat.
🧊 Cookies and Cream Cupcakes – Perfect Summer Dessert
These cupcakes are even better when served chilled! The creamy Oreo frosting firms up just enough in the fridge, giving every bite that dreamy cookies-and-cream texture. They hold up beautifully at summer birthdays, BBQs, or as make-ahead treats for weekend guests.
✨ Customize Your Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Want to change it up a little? Here are a few easy twists:
- 🍫 Use chocolate ganache inside for extra richness
- 🍦 Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for cupcake sundaes
- 🌱 Use mint-flavored cookies for a fresh twist
- 🍰 Add a surprise cookie at the bottom of each cupcake liner before baking!
📸 Pinterest-Perfect Oreo Cupcakes
Let’s be honest — these Cookies and Cream Cupcakes were born for your camera roll. The cookie crumbles, the swirl of frosting, the tiny Oreo on top… Pinterest needs to see them.
📌 Save it on @MimiYummy Pinterest and tag your cupcake magic with #MimiCookiesAndCream 🧁💕
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