Description
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes are the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers! These delightful treats feature a soft, vanilla cupcake base infused with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, delivering a perfect balance of rich chocolate and creamy goodness in every bite. Topped with a luscious cookies and cream frosting made from whipped cream and more crushed Oreos, these cupcakes are not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning. Perfect for birthday parties, casual gatherings, or just satisfying your sweet tooth at home, they are sure to impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
– 2 large eggs
– ½ cup whole milk
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
– 1 cup heavy whipping cream
– ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
2. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and sugar.
3. In another bowl, cream the butter until fluffy. Add the sugar gradually until lightened in color.
4. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then blend in milk.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients carefully; fold in crushed cookies.
6. Fill cupcake liners two-thirds full and bake for 18-20 minutes.
7. Cool completely before frosting with whipped heavy cream mixed with powdered sugar.
Notes
Feel free to add different extracts like mint or almond for unique flavor profiles! For an extra crunch, sprinkle additional crushed cookies on top of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 3g