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Oreo Ghost Cupcakes Recipe

Oreo Ghost Cupcakes Recipe
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Ingredients

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  • 12 Oreo cookies (plus more for crushing, optional)
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (plus required eggs, oil, and water)
  • 2 cups white vanilla buttercream frosting (store-bought or homemade)
  • 24 mini chocolate chips or black decorating gel (for the eyes)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional for extra flavor)

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preparation and Oven Setup
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. Place one whole Oreo cookie at the bottom of each liner, pressing it down so it sits flat. This creates the hidden cookie base.
  2. Step 2: Mix the Cupcake Batter
    In a large mixing bowl, prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the package instructions, typically adding water, oil, and eggs. Whisk until the batter is smooth and no large lumps remain. If you want a richer flavor, you can stir in a teaspoon of vanilla extract at this stage.
  3. Step 3: Fill and Bake
    Pour the batter into the prepared muffin tin, filling each liner about 2/3 of the way full over the Oreo cookie. Place the tin in the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Avoid overbaking to keep the cupcakes moist.
  4. Step 4: Cooling Process
    Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the tin for about 5 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. It is vital that the cupcakes are entirely cold before you start frosting, otherwise, your ghosts will melt and slide off!
  5. Step 5: Pipe the Frosting Ghosts
    Fit a piping bag with a large round tip and fill it with the white buttercream frosting. Hold the bag vertically over the center of a cupcake and squeeze to create a large, tall swirl, pulling upward as you finish to create a “peak” for the ghost’s head. Repeat for all cupcakes.
  6. Step 6: Adding the Face
    Place two mini chocolate chips near the top of the frosting swirl to act as eyes. If you prefer a more expressive look, use black decorating gel to draw small mouths or different eye shapes. Your Oreo Ghost Cupcakes are now ready to haunt your dessert table!

Find it online: https://www.pleasecook.com/desserts/oreo-ghost-cupcakes-recipe/