Quick Oreo Cookie Crumb Buttercream Frosting

Oreo frosting topped chocolate cupcake with the wrapper pulled down sitting by oreo cookies.

5 from 1 vote

Quick Oreo Cookie Crumb Buttercream Frosting

Skip the stale store-bought Oreo frosting — did you know you can whip-up your very own fresh, homemade Oreo frosting using real Oreo cookie crumbs? Thick and creamy and ready in 10 minutes, my version of this recipe uses heavy whipping cream for rich, decadent flavor. For best results, whip the frosting’s ingredients together in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer. Yields 24 servings.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: All Recipes, Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buttercream frosting, cake, cupcakes, frosting, oreo buttercream frosting, oreo frosting, oreos

Servings:

Calories: 279kcal

Author: Kimberlee Ho

Equipment

Ingredients

12 Oreo cookies whole
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups unsalted butter
6 cups powdered sugar
Pinch salt
12 Oreo cookies halved, for decoration

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Instructions

Add the oreo cookies to a food processor. Grind until fine crumbs have formed. Set aside
In a small measuring cup, mix together the heavy cream and vanilla. Set aside
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter at medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, adding a bit of the heavy cream and vanilla between each addition. Mix until the sugar is well incorporated with the butter. Mix in the salt. Turn the mixer to high and beat for 30 - 60 seconds.
Turn the mixer to low speed and add the crushed Oreos to the frosting. Slowly mix the crumbs into the frosting then beat at a high speed for 60 seconds.
With a large piping bag fitted with a large piping tip or with an offset spatula, pipe or spread the frosting onto cupcakes or cake. Place a halved Oreo into the frosting for decoration.

Notes

Store prepared frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature and mix well with a rubber spatula before using
Frosting may be frozen in a freezer safe bag for up to 3 months. Allow to thaw to room temperature and mix well with a rubber spatula before using

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