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Happy Monday friends! We had a busy weekend, getting family pictures taken and starting to plan the kids' birthday party. It's always a time I look forward to each year because I love to bring friends and family together to celebrate their special days. I'm working on the menu for the party right now and cupcakes are always included. That's what made me think of these!
I shared these cupcakes over at This Silly Girl's Life about a month ago, and today I'm bringing them to you! Picture this, marble cupcakes with a surprise cream cheese and peanut butter Oreo center, topped with Oreo Peanut Butter & Cream frosting. Can I ever just make a normal cupcake Probably not. So, I first discovered these Reese's Oreo Minis a couple months ago and I may have bought out the store that day.
We are big Reese's Peanut Butter Cup fans and the idea to put that goodness inside of an Oreo completely blew my mind. Of course I needed to incorporate them into a cupcake. So, I will admit, there are a few steps involved in making the cupcakes, but the end results are COMPLETELY worth the time it takes to do a few extra dishes. Who am I kidding? I just threw all of my bowls into the dishwasher after I prepared them - only AFTER licking out all of the mixing bowls once. . .or twice.
I thought you'd find it interesting that I practically douse my baking tins in nonstick baking spray before I put them in the oven. I do this because I have a habit of filling my cupcake liners too full and then the cupcake spills over the top onto the pan. Since I spray the heck out of the pan, my little "accidents" usually just slide right out. No problem.
Here's a larger close-up at the finished cupcake before I frosted them. I love the marbling effect and how some of the cream cheese centers oozed out and spread out over the tops of the cupcakes. So good.
Take a look at that beautiful center. You can see the Oreo, you can see the cream cheese. And how about that thick cookie frosting?! OMG. Just between you and me, I caught my husband eating this frosting off a spoon the other day. Shame on him. Just kidding. I did it, too. 🙂
So are you still with me or are you running to get the ingredients for these amazing cupcakes right now? Whether you have the ingredients already in your pantry or need to make a quick run to the store, make sure you try these cupcakes ASAP!
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Peanut Butter Oreo & Cream Cupcakes
Ingredients
- For the Cupcakes;
- 1 package marble cake mix and ingredients to prepare
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 48 Mini Oreos (Reese's Peanut Butter)
- For the Oreo Peanut Butter & Cream Frosting;
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3-4 tablespoons milk
- 6 regular-sized Oreos (finely crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare cake batter as directed on package; set aside.
- Beat together the cream cheese, egg and sugar in a small bowl until well mixed.
- Put a heaping tablespoon of the vanilla batter from the cake mix into each of the lined muffin cups.
- Put a teaspoon of the fudge batter from the cake mix into each of the cups and swirl with a knife to make a marbled effect.
- Spoon ½ tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture over the marbled batter in each of the cups.
- Top the cream cheese with a mini cookie and cover with another tablespoon of vanilla batter for each cup.
- Bake 20-21 minutes or until evenly baked. Cool completely.
- Top the cupcakes with the frosting and remaining mini Oreos for garnish just before serving.
Notes
- Ensure Proper Mixing: When preparing the cake batter, ensure that both the vanilla and fudge batters are thoroughly mixed according to the package instructions. This ensures that the cupcakes have a consistent texture and flavor. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the cream cheese, egg, and sugar until smooth and creamy for the filling, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Create Evenly Sized Cupcakes: To ensure that each cupcake bakes evenly, distribute the batter evenly among the lined muffin cups. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion out the batter, ensuring that each cup is filled to a similar level. This helps prevent some cupcakes from overcooking or undercooking compared to others.
- Proper Frosting Consistency: When making the frosting, gradually add milk to achieve the desired consistency. Start with a smaller amount of milk and gradually add more until the frosting reaches a smooth and spreadable consistency. Be cautious not to add too much milk too quickly, as it can make the frosting too thin. Adjust the amount of powdered sugar if needed to achieve the desired sweetness and thickness of the frosting.
Emily @ Two Purple Couches
Stopping by from the Creative Spark Party. These cupcakes sound amazing!!! I've already pinned the recipe 🙂
Sara
Thanks for the pin, Emily! The cupcakes were delicious!
Michelle from Weekend Craft
Two weeks in a row lady! Your on a roll! These combine my 3 favorite things in the world! You found my kryptonite! Congrats you have been featured on the Creative Spark Link Party this week! Hope you stop by today to link up again! http://bit.ly/12aACNj
Sara
Michelle, you and I would get along so well! These are my three favorite things too! Thanks so very much for the feature - you know I'll be there to party again this week!
Winnie
Wowww
These look fantastic!! I bet they taste like heaven 🙂
Mandee Thomas
Ah, these look SO yummy!!! Thanks so much for sharing at the Create & Share Link Party. Hope to see you again tonight (7:00 PM MST)! http://designsbymissmandee.blogspot.com/
Sara
Thanks, Mandee! I'll make sure I stop by!
Erin @ The Speckled Palate
Stopping by from the Pretty Pintastic Party, and oh my goodness! I want to consume a few of these gorgeous cupcakes RIGHT NOW. I'm a huge fan of peanut butter and chocolate and then add in Oreo's? Sounds heavenly!
Sara
Thanks, Erin! I'm right with you there. Peanut butter and chocolate are the best and Oreos, well, they make me weak in the knees!
Karly
Totally irresistible! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Michelle (The Ribbon Retreat)
Yum! Those cupcakes look amazing! Thanks for sharing! PINNED!
Michele @ Two Raspberries
absolutely mouthwatering! ... this looks soooo very delicious and the pictures are great!
Sara
Thank you, Michelle! These are definitely a family-favorite!
Jacqui
These sound so yummy!! Thank you for linking up to Party Time and we hope to see you again next week!
Julie @ HostessAtHeart
These are just adorable! I love the little surprise inside! I'm pinning them for a special occasion too!
Sara
I'm so glad you like them, Julie!
Leslie
oh my! These look amazing! The cotton candy cupcakes look so cute! I'd love it if you'd stop by the blog and link this to my link up. The hosts & I repin all of the posts. Thanks for sharing & happy Wednesday!
Erin @ Simple, Sweet & Savory
WOW! Saw these on the Totally Talented Tuesdays link party and they look decadent and SO delicious. I can't get enough Oreos, so these are right up my alley. Pinning!