Red Velvet Cookies N’ Cream Cupcakes
So, prior to around February of last year, I was never really much of an “Oreo” kind of girl.
I didn’t dislike them, but whereas I know some people who have this obsession with the chocolate sandwich cookie, I was pretty much able to pass if that blue and white container got passed my way or put underneath my face. I don’t know, I guess that somewhere along the lines of me transitioning from a little kid to a teenager, I just kinda lost my taste for Oreos.
But last February, that kiiiiiiiinda changed.
Over the past few years I’ve noticed that Oreo’s decided to “up their game” so to speak and push out this line of different flavors of cookies that started with the Golden Oreos that are golden sandwich cookies, then follow it up with other flavors like Mint, Birthday cake, peanut butter, S’mores and during holiday seasons flavors like pumpkin or peppermint. It must be something that’s working out for them pretty well because they keep doing it. I couldn’t really speak on the majority of the flavors they’ve released, but there is one I can give a staunch endorsement to:
The Red Velvet flavored Oreos.
You guys.
They.are.DELICIOUS.
Trust me: I don’t even LIKE Oreos like that. But when my brother in law bought them for my sister on a whim to try because he does like Oreos, she insisted that I try one.
And from there, it was just a done deal. Oreos had officially won me back.
Great for them. Bad for my hips.
Last year I was all kinds of annoyed because Red Velvet Oreos were started as just as a seasonal product that would only be sold during the Valentine’s Day season. However, my sister now tells me that because they were so popular the company’s decided to sell them year-round.
I repeat: great for them. Bad for my hips.
I wasn’t going to do a Valentine’s Day recipe this year, but at the last minute on Friday I shrugged and thought, “Eh, why not?”
Since I’m a Single Lady this year again I figured that I may as well do a post/homage to the Red Velvet Oreo who had me hooked at first bite.
This recipe is pretty easy. The chocolate cupcake is soft and moist and serves as the supporting actor to the main star: the frosting in which I mixed crushed Red Velvet Oreos that gives it that pretty pink tint and the distinctive taste of those darn yummy cookies.
Happy Valentines Day to all those who are celebrating with S.O. or by themselves- and to those still at the Fiesta Friday #106 Party co-hosted this week by Steffi @ Ginger & Bread and Andrea @ Cooking With a Wallflower.
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Red Velvet Cookies n' Cream Cupcakes
Recipe Adapted from Food Network Magazine
Ingredients
For Cupcakes:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
For Frosting
- 1 1/2 sticks softened butter
- 3 cups confectioner’s sugar
- pinch of salt
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- About 12-15 finely crushed Red Velvet Flavored sandwich cookies, plus extra for decoration
Directions
For the Cupcakes:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit and line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a bowl.
Heat the milk until hot but not boiling; pour over the cocoa powder in a large bowl and whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly.
Whisk in the sugar, vegetable oil, egg and vanilla until smooth. Whisk in the flour mixture until just combined.
Divide the batter among the muffin cups and bake until the tops spring back, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool 5 minutes in the pan, then remove the cupcakes to the rack to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
Beat the butter, confectioner’s sugar and salt with a mixer on medium speed until just combined. Add the vanilla and beat on medium speed until creamy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the milk until fluffy, then add the crushed sandwich cookies. Frost the cupcakes as desired, breaking the extra sandwich cookies in half and pressing them down into the frosting.
Red velvet Oreos? Really? Wow, didn’t know those existed at all. Guess I need to investigate the cookie aisle at the store more often… Cuz if it means I too could have these cupcakes… I’m all in!! They look absolutely delicious, Jess!
Thanks Nancy, I’m really not a cookie aisle kind of girl (i just prefer homemade usually) but these are a WINNER. they elevate these humble little chocolate cupcakes to something pretty special 😉
They look just too pretty, Jess! You have me almost converted …
Happy Fiesta Friday, and thanks for bringing these beauties along 🙂
Then my job here is done lol thank you Ginger, Happy Fiesta Friday to you too 🙂
Yum! 💗
Thank you!
I didn’t even know that red velvet Oreos existed?! I actually enjoy Oreos and have to make an effort not to get them every time I’m in the grocery store! Your cupcakes certainly take these cookies to the next level 🙂
Wow, that’s interesting. Target and Meijer always plants them right smack dab in the center aisles this time of year. Well, I can definitely highly recommend you give them a try ESPECIALLY if you like Oreos. Don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Thanks Heather 🙂
So cute and creative! Love how these look! Yummy ♥
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Thank you Summer 🙂
What, nobody told me about red velvet Oreos, how dare! Well I guess you just did, thanks! And that’s why I love you ❤️ Looking good here, Jess, looking really good!
Gosh Angie, you too? How am I the only one who knew about these marvelous little creations? lol But, that’s what I’m here for I guess: to spread the Good News. lol thanks <3
Ultimate Indulgence!! They look so yum!
Thank you Ruchi; they are VERY yummy 🙂
Okay, I need to go out and get ingredients for this ASAP, Jess! These cupcakes look soo amazingly delish! And they’re so festive! Thanks for bringing them to FF!
Yes. Yes you do Andrea. They’re really so easy to put together and I promise you won’t be disappointed, thank you 🙂
I’ve been craving cookies and cream lately, but this recipe really takes it to the next level! 🙂
Thank you VERY much, this will satisfy that craving for sure!