5-Ingredient Oreo Cupcakes? Yes, It’s Possible!
Craving Oreo cupcakes? Get the ultimate recipe for 2025! Learn how to bake moist, flavorful cupcakes with a creamy Oreo twist in easy steps.
Equipment
- 12-cup muffin tin
- Paper cupcake liners
- Mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Spatula
- Piping bag + large star/round tip (for frosting)
- Food processor or rolling pin (for crushing Oreos)
Ingredients
Cupcakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 –10 Oreo cookies crushed
Cookies & Cream Frosting
- 8 tbsp 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup cream cheese softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely crushed Oreo cookies
- 2 –4 tbsp heavy cream as needed
Optional Garnish
- Oreo halves or crumbs
- Chocolate drizzle
- Whipped cream
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, milk, and vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined (do not overmix).
- Fold in crushed Oreos.
Step 2: Bake
- Fill liners about ⅔ full with batter.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool completely before frosting.
Step 3: Make Frosting
- Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until fluffy.
- Fold in crushed Oreos. If too thick, add heavy cream (1 tbsp at a time). Chill frosting for 15 minutes if soft.
Step 4: Decorate
- Pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes using a star tip.
- Garnish with Oreo halves, crumbs, or drizzle.
- Serve immediately or store properly.