Cookies and Cream Cupcakes: A Sweet Treat for Cookie Lovers

If there’s one thing that takes me right back to childhood, it’s the taste of Oreos with a tall glass of cold milk. These Cookies and Cream Cupcakes are the perfect grown-up take on that nostalgic treat and they’re a hit with the whole family! Moist chocolate cupcakes loaded with crushed Oreos, topped with a fluffy cookies-and-cream frosting, and finished with a mini Oreo for that extra touch. Perfect for Father’s Day, birthday parties, or just a sweet surprise on the weekend.

Why You’ll Love These Cupcakes

These cupcakes are fun, easy, and absolutely indulgent. With minimal effort, you get bakery-style cupcakes that are both kid-approved and adult-loved. The combo of rich chocolate, creamy frosting, and crunchy cookies is irresistible.

Simple Ingredients

Just a few pantry staples and your favorite sandwich cookies come together for a memorable dessert!

• Chocolate Cupcake Mix: A quick and foolproof base for moist chocolate cupcakes.
• Crushed Oreos: Adds crunch and that signature cookies-and-cream flavor inside and on top.
• Vanilla Frosting: Creamy and sweet, perfect for folding in cookie bits.
• Mini Oreos: The cutest finishing touch for each cupcake!

Servings, Prep & Cook Time

• Servings: 12 cupcakes
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes

What is Needed

• 1 box chocolate cupcake mix (plus ingredients needed to prepare it)
• 12 crushed Oreos (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 cup vanilla frosting
• 12 mini Oreos for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare the chocolate cupcake batter according to the box or your preferred recipe instructions.
2. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners and divide the batter evenly. Bake according to instructions and let cool completely.
3. Fold the crushed Oreos into the vanilla frosting until evenly distributed.
4. Using a piping bag, frost each cupcake with the cookies-and-cream frosting.
5. Top each cupcake with a mini Oreo and a sprinkle of extra crushed cookies.

Top Tips

• Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
• For extra Oreo flavor, stir in a bit of the cream filling into your frosting.
• Use a cookie scoop to evenly portion cupcake batter.
• Make it fun for kids: let them top their own cupcake with mini Oreos.
• Chill frosted cupcakes for 10 minutes to firm up before serving.

Recipe Variations

• Use golden Oreos for a different flavor twist.
• Swap chocolate cupcake base with vanilla.
• Add a cream cheese swirl into the batter before baking.
• Mix in sprinkles for a funfetti cookies-and-cream version.

Recommended Equipment

• Muffin tin (12-cup)
• Paper cupcake liners
• Mixing bowls
• Spatula
• Piping bag with large star tip
• Cooling rack

Make Ahead Tips

You can bake the cupcakes a day ahead and store them unfrosted in an airtight container. Frost before serving for best texture.

How to Store and Reheat

Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5. Let come to room temperature before serving. No reheating necessary!

What To Serve With This Recipe

Pair these cupcakes with a cold glass of milk, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a fun Oreo milkshake.

What You Need to Know About This Recipe

This recipe is incredibly forgiving and perfect for beginner bakers or kids who want to help. Using a boxed mix keeps it simple, but the Oreo mix-ins and homemade touches make it taste from-scratch.

History of Cookies and Cream

The “cookies and cream” flavor combination is believed to have originated in the late 1970s or early 1980s, becoming popular through ice cream. It quickly expanded into other desserts, thanks to the iconic black-and-white sandwich cookie Oreo. This cupcake version gives a fun twist to a nostalgic favorite, mixing the childhood love of dunking cookies in milk with the joy of homemade baking.

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