The Best Oreo Buttercream Frosting Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This is the best Oreo buttercream frosting recipe! It requires just 5 ingredients and contains almost a whole cup of Oreo crumbs. The buttercream turns out smooth, creamy, and would be delicious on this easy one layer chocolate cake or on these vanilla moist cupcakes.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 312kcal

Author: Karissa Parrish

Equipment

Food Processor or Blender
Electric Stand Mixer
Rubber Spatula
Piping Bag & Tips

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup fine Oreo crumbs (about 8 cookies)

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Instructions

In a food processor or blender, pulverize the cookies into fine crumbs. Set aside.
In an electric stand mixer using the paddle attachment, beat the butter on high speed until creamy (1-2 minutes). Add the powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract and mix on low speed until combined (about 30 seconds).
Then beat on high speed for an additional 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add the Oreo crumbs and then mix on medium-high speed until fully incorporated.
Use it to frost your favorite cakes, cupcakes, or even brownies!

Notes

Room Temperature: The butter needs to be at room temperature in order to create the perfect consistency of buttercream frosting. If you start with cold butter, you'll have a difficult time getting the frosting to come together.

Oreos: Be sure to use fine crumbs in the buttercream frosting that way you can easily frost the cupcakes. I also recommend using regular Oreos, not double stuffed.

Baked Desserts: Make sure any dessert you use this frosting on is completely cooled before frosting. If not, the frosting will melt right off.

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