Description
Delicious Cookies and Cream Cupcakes combine classic chocolate sandwich cookies with a moist vanilla cupcake base, topped with a light and fluffy whipped cream frosting sweetened with powdered sugar. These easy-to-make cupcakes are perfect for any occasion and sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (e.g., Oreos)
Whipped Cream Frosting
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with paper liners to prepare for baking.
- Sift dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar to ensure even distribution and a light texture.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate large bowl, beat the room temperature unsalted butter until fluffy. Gradually add the sugar while continuing to beat until the mixture lightens in color and becomes creamy.
- Add eggs and milk: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the creamed butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition. Then blend in the whole milk until fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Carefully fold the sifted dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined, then gently fold in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies to incorporate them evenly.
- Fill cupcake liners and bake: Spoon the batter into the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Allow the cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack. Meanwhile, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Frost the cooled cupcakes with the whipped cream frosting and serve.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients to ensure better mixing and texture.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter after adding the flour to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- Use fresh heavy whipping cream for the frosting to achieve optimal consistency and flavor.
- Crushed cookies add texture and flavor but feel free to adjust the amount according to your preference.
- If you prefer, refrigerate cupcakes after frosting to help the whipped cream set before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
