DEATH BY OREO CUPCAKES

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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...

Provided by Debbie W

Categories     Chocolate

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg regular size Oreos, family-size package (you'll need 48 cookies)
1 pkg mini Oreos, for decoration
1 pkg chocolate cake mix/ mix according to directions on box
8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
8 Tbsp butter, room temperature
3 3/4 c powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
cupcake liners

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Mix packaged cake mix according to directions. (Do not bake.)
  • 2. Line cupcake tins with liner. Place a regular size Oreo cookie in the bottom of each one.
  • 3. Take 12 Oreos and chop coarsely. Add to the cake mix.
  • 4. Fill 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.
  • 5. Bake for 20 min (or according to box directions).
  • 6. Allow cupcakes to cool and prepare the frosting.
  • 7. Cream together butter and cream cheese.
  • 8. Add vanilla.
  • 9. Add powdered sugar, slowly, blending as you go.
  • 10. Mix until creamy.
  • 11. Chop remaining regular-sized Oreos very fine (using the food processor is best).
  • 12. Mix finely chopped cookies into the frosting.
  • 13. After cupcakes are cool, put frosting on. Either spread or pipe it on.
  • 14. Add a mini Oreo on top for decoration.

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