Cookies and Cream Cupcakes Recipe

These Cookies and Cream Cupcakes are a delightful dessert that combines rich chocolate cake with creamy frosting and crunchy cookie pieces. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

The recipe is simple and ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. With a few basic ingredients, you can create a delicious treat that everyone will love.

Delicious Cookies and Cream Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a moist chocolate base topped with a fluffy cookies and cream frosting made from crushed cookies mixed into a creamy vanilla base. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
1/2 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (for topping)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the buttermilk and mix until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Slowly add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the crushed cookies.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Make the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until fluffy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Add the heavy cream and vanilla extract, mixing until light and creamy. Fold in the crushed cookies.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are cool, frost them generously with the cookies and cream frosting. Top with additional crushed cookies if desired.
Serve: Enjoy your delicious Cookies and Cream Cupcakes!