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These decadent Oreo cupcakes feature a rich, fudgy cupcake and creamy Oreo buttercream frosting garnished with a mini Oreo cookie for a fun treat for the whole family!
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  1. Oreo Cupcakes Ingredients
  2. Substitutions and Additions
  3. How To Make This Oreo Cupcakes Recipe
  4. How To Serve
  5. Storage
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
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Take your love of Oreos to the next level with these delicious, decadent Oreo cupcakes! Bursting with lots of Oreo flavor and topped with a creamy buttercream frosting, these rich chocolate cupcakes are sure to be your new go-to treat.

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Oreo Cupcakes Ingredients

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With a rich and decadent chocolate base and a creamy frosting that’s loaded with Oreos, these cupcakes are a true delight for any dessert lover.

The cookie crumbles mixed into the batter gives it a delightful crunch, while the creamy frosting on top adds just the right level of sweetness.

The combination of the classic Oreo flavor with the light and airy texture of a cupcake is unbeatable.

You’ll need:

For The Cupcakes:

  • 4-ounce unsweetened chocolate baking bar, chopped
  • ½ cup of salted butter, softened
  • ½ cup of granulated sugar
  • ½ cup of light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • ½ cup of self-rising flour
  • 1½ cups of Oreo cookies, broken into pieces

For The Frosting: 

  • 1½ cups of powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup of salted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
  • 1 cup of Oreo cookies, crushed

For The Topping:

  •  12 mini Oreo cookies

Substitutions and Additions

SANDWICH COOKIES: If you don’t have Oreo cookies on hand, generic sandwich cookies would be a perfectly fine substitute for these moist chocolate cupcakes.

How To Make This Oreo Cupcakes Recipe

Once you make the simple batter and bake these cupcakes, you can whip up the creamy frosting to pipe on top to finish off your decadent treat. Here’s how:

STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F, then prepare a standard muffin tin with paper liners.

OUR RECIPE DEVELOPER SAYS

Parchment paper liners can help prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the liners.

STEP TWO: Add chocolate bar pieces and butter to a heat-safe mixing bowl and microwave at 15-second increments for 60 seconds, mixing between each until melted.

chocolate bar and butter added to a bowl

STEP THREE: Add sugars to the melted chocolate and mix until dissolved. 

STEP FOUR: Add the eggs, extract, and flour to the mixture and continue stirring until just combined. Fold in the Oreo cookie pieces.

eggs, extract, and flour added to the butter mixture

STEP FIVE: Fill cupcake liners equally using the cupcake batter.

STEP SIX: Bake for 22 to 24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.

PRO TIP:

Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cupcakes at the lower end of the recommended baking time.

cupcakes baked for 22 to 24 minutes

STEP SEVEN: Allow the cupcakes to cool on a cooling rack. 

STEP EIGHT: While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the Oreo frosting. 

STEP NINE: Add butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a stand mixer or large bowl with a hand mixer and beat until fluffy. 

butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla blended together

STEP TEN: Fold in the Oreo cookie crumbs. Transfer the frosting to a piping bag fitted with a piping tip

PRO TIP:

To easily crush the Oreos into fine crumbs, put the cookies in a food processor or crush them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin.

oreo cookie crumbs folded

STEP ELEVEN: Once the cupcakes are cooled, pipe the creamy frosting onto each. Top with a mini Oreo and serve.

frosting piped on each cupcake and top with mini oreo

How To Serve

Any Oreo fan won’t be able to resist sinking their teeth into these delicious cupcakes.

For an extra indulgent dessert, serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or even a scoop of cookies and cream ice cream.

If you simply can’t get enough of Oreo desserts, you won’t regret whipping up our Oreo poke cake or Oreo pie.

Storage

If you have leftover cupcakes to enjoy later, we’ll show you the best ways to store your Oreo cupcakes.

MAKE AHEAD: If you want to get a head start on your baking, you can definitely make these Oreo cupcakes ahead of time.

Once your cupcakes have completely cooled, make sure to store them in an airtight container. You can leave them plain or frost them before storing.

When you’re ready to serve, give them a light dusting of powdered sugar or add a dollop of frosting to freshen them up. These make-ahead cupcakes can stay at room temperature for up to 1 day without losing their scrumptiousness.

ON THE COUNTER: Store the chocolate Oreo cupcakes at room temperature in an airtight container for up to three days.

IN THE FREEZER: These homemade cupcakes can be frozen for up to two months. We’d recommend waiting to add the frosting until you are ready to serve them.

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If you’re a chocoholic that’s always in need of an escape to indulgent sweetness, then Oreo cupcakes are the answer! These cupcakes are a fun and delicious dessert featuring decadent chocolate cake and Oreo overload, making them the perfect treat to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I achieve moist cupcakes?

To ensure your chocolate cupcakes are moist, make sure not to overbake them. Storing them in an airtight container will also ensure they maintain their moisture.

Can I freeze these Oreo cookie cupcakes?

These fluffy chocolate cupcakes can be frozen for up to two months without the frosting on top. Let them thaw, frost them, and you are all set.

Can I use generic sandwich cookies for this moist cupcake recipe?

If you can’t get ahold of name-brand Oreo cookies, you can certainly use generic chocolate sandwich cookies for this recipe.

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Oreo Cupcakes

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These decadent Oreo cupcakes feature a rich, fudgy cupcake and creamy Oreo buttercream frosting garnished with a mini Oreo cookie for a fun treat for the whole family!
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

Cupcake

  • 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate baking bar, chopped
  • ½ cup salted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup self-rising flour
  • cups Oreo cookies, broken into pieces

Topping

  • 12 mini Oreo cookies

Frosting

  • cups powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup salted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Oreo cookies, crushed

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, then prepare a standard muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • Add chocolate bar pieces and butter to a heat-safe mixing bowl and microwave at 15-second increments for 60 seconds, mixing between each until melted.
  • Add sugars to melted chocolate and mix until dissolved.
  • Add eggs, extract, and flour to the mixture and continue stirring until just combined. Fold in the Oreo cookie pieces.
  • Fill cupcake liners equally using the batter.
  • Bake for 22 to 24 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
  • Allow cupcakes to cool.
  • While the cupcakes are cooling, prepare the frosting.
  • Add butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract to a stand mixer and beat until fluffy.
  • Fold in Oreo cookie crumbs.
  • Once the cupcakes are cooled, piped frosting onto each. Top with a mini Oreo and serve.

Notes

  • Parchment paper liners can help prevent the cupcakes from sticking to the liners.
  • Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cupcakes at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
  • To easily crush the Oreos into fine crumbs, put the cookies in a food processor or crush them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin.

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 640IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 6mg
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  1. Amy M kelley says

    5 stars
    My daughter loves anything oreo and she loved this recipe! Very moist cake and the frosting was delicious.

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