Description
Indulge in these decadent Cookies and Cream Cupcakes that combine rich chocolate flavors with the beloved crunch of Oreo cookies. Perfect for any celebration or simply as a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cupcakes:
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup dark cocoa powder
- ¾ cup boiling water
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Cookies and Cream Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- ½ cup Oreo cookie crumbs (6 cookies)
Chocolate Ganache:
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
Additional:
- 6 Oreo cookies (halved, to make 12 pieces)
Instructions
- Chocolate Cupcakes
Preheat the oven. Prepare the chocolate mixture. Mix dry ingredients and add wet ingredients. Bake and cool.
- Cookies and Cream Buttercream Frosting
Cream butter, add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and heavy cream. Mix in Oreo crumbs. Whip until smooth.
- Chocolate Ganache
Melt chocolate chips with heavy cream. Let cool slightly.
- Assembling the Cookies and Cream Cupcakes
Pipe buttercream on cupcakes, drizzle with ganache, and top with Oreo halves.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Adjust frosting sweetness to taste by adding more or less powdered sugar.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Cookies and Cream Cupcakes, Cupcake recipe, Oreo cupcakes, Chocolate cupcakes
