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Cookies and Cream Oreo Cupcakes

These easy, homemade oreo cupcakes are insanely delicious and indulgent. Dense, homemade white cake is mixed with crushed oreos and topped with a rich, cookies and cream frosting.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cupcakes, dairy free, oreo cupcakes, vegan option
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Calories: 569kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

For the Oreo cupcakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup vegan sour cream or unsweetened vegan yogurt
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 8 Oreos crushed

For the cookies and cream frosting:

  • 1 cup vegetable shortening
  • 5 - 6 tablespoons vegan sour cream or unsweetened vegan yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 8 Oreos crushed or processed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F and line a muffin tin with baking cups.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt baking powder and baking soda. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the sugar, sour cream or yogurt, oil, egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, about one cup at a time, beating until each addition has been fully incorporated. Stir in cookie pieces.
  • Divide batter equally between 12 baking cups and bake cupcakes for 18 - 20 minutes, or until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.

For the frosting:

  • In a large bowl, beat the shortening, sour cream or yogurt and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy.
  • Mix in cookie pieces.
  • Add salt and powdered sugar, about 1 cup at a time, and mix until each addition has been fully incorporated.

Nutrition

Calories: 569kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 30g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 326mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 50g