death by oreo cupcakes
If you love chocolate and Oreos you will love these cupcakes!! Back in 2010, my oldest son and I saw something on TV about an Oreo cupcake that had an Oreo dropped on the bottom of the cupcake. So we went to make our own Oreo cupcake. Being 8 and a little boy he thought it would be the coolest thing ever if we used the entire package of Oreos for one recipe... and the Death by Oreo Cupcake was born. This was my signature dessert for many years. I love watching people's faces when they have never tried these and find so much yumminess in one cupcake.
Blue Ribbon Recipe
As the name implies, these chocolate cupcakes are to die for. At first glance, they look like a yummy cupcake with a cookies and cream type icing. It's when you take the first bite you're amazed. Big chunks of Oreos are in every bite. A whole Oreo cookie at the bottom of the cupcake is a bonus. The cream cheese frosting is brought to a whole new level with finely chopped Oreos incorporated into the creamy frosting. Super easy to make these cupcakes may become your signature party dessert!
Ingredients
- 1 package regular size Oreos, family-size package (you'll need 48 cookies)
- 1 package mini Oreos, for decoration
- 1 package chocolate cake mix/ mix according to directions on box
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- - cupcake liners
How To Make death by oreo cupcakes
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350. Mix packaged cake mix according to directions. (Do not bake.) -
Step 2Line cupcake tins with liner. Place a regular size Oreo cookie in the bottom of each one.
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Step 3Take 12 Oreos and chop coarsely. Add to the cake mix.
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Step 4Fill the cupcake tins. They will seem overfilled because of the Oreos. They are typically filled all the way to the top of the liner; it bakes a very full cupcakes.
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Step 5Bake for 20 min (or according to box directions).
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Step 6Allow cupcakes to cool and prepare the frosting.
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Step 7Cream together butter and cream cheese.
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Step 8Add vanilla.
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Step 9Add powdered sugar, slowly, blending as you go.
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Step 10Mix until creamy.
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Step 11Chop remaining regular-sized Oreos very fine (using the food processor is best).
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Step 12Mix finely chopped cookies into the frosting.
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Step 13After cupcakes are cool, put frosting on. Either spread or pipe it on.
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Step 14Add a mini Oreo on top for decoration.
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