Oreo Frosting
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Attention, Oreo enthusiasts! Get ready to elevate your cakes and cupcakes with the ultimate Oreo frosting recipe! With just a handful of easy-to-find ingredients, you can create a creamy, dreamy frosting that’s sure to impress. Best of all? It takes just 15 minutes or less to whip up!
If there’s one cookie I can’t resist, it’s definitely an Oreo! Seriously, what is it about those creamy, chocolatey wonders? Lately, I’ve been trying to lean toward more wholesome treats, but honestly, Oreos will always hold a special place in my heart (and my pantry).
Now, imagine crushing those beloved cookies and folding them into the most luscious cream cheese frosting. Yes, you can find me indulging without an ounce of shame!
This Oreo frosting recipe is everything you’ve ever dreamed of, and it comes together with just a handful of simple ingredients in just a few dangerously quick minutes! I’ve piped this dreamy frosting onto chocolate cupcakes for an extra boost of chocolate, Oreo joy. Honestly, no regrets here!
You’re definitely going to want seconds (and maybe even thirds)! Who can resist Oreo-infused deliciousness?
Ingredients
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- Butter: Use unsalted sweet cream butter for the best results. Salted butter is too salty for frosting.
- Cream cheese: Use full-fat, brick-style cream cheese. Cream cheese in a tub will be too soft for this recipe.
- Powdered sugar: The frosting calls for 5 cups of sugar, which seems like a lot, but this is American frosting, and the sugar keeps the frosting stable.
- Vanilla: Look for pure vanilla extract and avoid the imitation extract at all costs.
- Salt: Only a pinch is needed to help mellow out the sweetness of the frosting.
- Oreos: Pulverize the Oreos into fine crumbs using a food processor.
Step by Step Directions
For the full recipe instructions, scroll down to the bottom of the blog post to the recipe card.
- Beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth.
- Add the salt and vanilla and mix them in until well blended.
- Gradually add the sugar, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Stir in the Oreo crumbs.
- Use the frosting to frost cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and more!
Tips For Success
- Use softened butter and cream cheese! Allow them to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour before using.
- Scrape down the bowl with a silicone spatula. Be sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl from time to time so it’s all being incorporated.
- Serve at room temperature. This is a butter-based frosting and if you refrigerate frosted treats, bring them back to room temperature as the frosting will harden.
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Oreo Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups (600 g) confectioners' sugar
- 8 (93 g) Oreo cookies, pulverized into fine crumbs
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or with a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy.
- Add the salt and vanilla. Beat on low until just incorporated.
- Gradually add the sugar, mixing on low speed after each addition until incorporated. Once all the sugar is added, turn the mixer to high speed and beat for 2 minutes.
- Add Oreo cookie crumbs and stir in until completely combined. Use as desired.
Notes
- Storage: You can store this frosting in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When ready to use, bring to room temperature, then re-whip until it’s light and fluffy again!
- Freeze: The frosting freezes well for up to 3 months. When ready to use, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and then rewhip for the best consistency.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided is for convenience and as a courtesy only. It is not guaranteed to be accurate because nutrition information can vary for a variety of reasons. For precise nutritional data use your preferred nutrition calculator and input the exact ingredients and brands you used in the recipe.