This Oreo frosting transforms classic cookies-and-cream flavor into a dreamy, spreadable frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and more. Made with crushed Oreo cookies folded into rich, cream cheese buttercream, it's soft, fluffy, and filled with crunchy cookie bits that make every bite fun. Whether you're topping a birthday cake or adding a sweet finish to dessert bars, this cookies-and-cream frosting brings nostalgic flavor and silky texture together in the best possible way.
Sometimes you just want a classic plain chocolate cake or chocolate cupcakes but then you need it topped with something extra special, insert this scrumptious Oreo frosting recipe. I based this on my cream cheese frosting recipe. I felt the softness and lusciousness of cream cheese went perfectly with Oreo Cookies.
I love using this frosting in a layered cake between thin layers of chocolate cake.
My nieces and nephews went nuts for this recipe. As the frosting sits it darkens in color. The frosting is sweet but not sickly sweet. I hope you love it as much as we do.
Let's get to the recipe
Why These Ingredients Work
- Oreo cookies: Crushed cookies add authentic cookies-and-cream flavor and tiny crunchy bits that keep the frosting fun and "Oreo-y."
- Butter and Cream Cheese: Provides rich, silky base for the frosting - room-temperature butter and cream cheese creams up smooth and light.
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens and thickens the frosting while staying lump-free when sifted.
- Vanilla: Lends warmth and rounds out the sweet, creamy flavor.
- Heavy cream: Adjusts consistency so the frosting spreads easily without being too stiff.
Since this is a cream cheese buttercream you will need to store it in the fridge for food safety reasons. To have a frosting that is pipeable you need to make sure there is enough powdered sugar to liquid ratio. I would add ½ cup of powdered sugar at time until you reached the desired consistency.
For ingredient quantities please reference the recipe card below. On the recipe card there is a button for US or M (Metric) measurements.
Cookies and Cream Frosting Magic
Because this recipe is for an Oreo cream cheese buttercream it needs to be stored in the refrigerator. I find it best to let the cake or cupcakes whatever you frosted sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before indulging. If this was just an Oreo buttercream recipe you could keep it at room temperature.
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Oreo Frosting (Cookies & Cream Heaven)
This Oreo frosting transforms classic cookies-and-cream flavor into a dreamy, spreadable frosting perfect for cakes, cupcakes, brownies, and more. Made with crushed Oreo cookies folded into rich, cream cheese buttercream, it's soft, fluffy, and filled with crunchy cookie bits that make every bite fun. Whether you're topping a birthday cake or adding a sweet finish to dessert bars, this cookies-and-cream frosting brings nostalgic flavor and silky texture together in the best possible way.
- Total Time: 15 Minutes
- Yield: Enough to frost a 2 Layer 8-inch Cake or frost 12-16 Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 8oz Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 4oz (½ Cup) Salted Butter, softened to room temperature
- 600 Grams (5 Cups) Confectioner's Sugar/ Powdered Sugar
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
- 3oz (6 Tablespoons) Heavy Whipping Cream
- 12 Oreos, finely crushed*
Instructions
- In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl with a hand-held mixer beat the softened cream cheese and butter for 2 to 3 minutes on medium to high speed. The mixture should be light and fluffy.
- While the cream cheese is beating sift the powdered sugar into another clean bowl. This helps prevent a lumpy frosting.
- Add half of the powdered sugar and mix on low until incorporated then increase the speed to medium-high and mix for two minutes. Repeat with the remaining sugar. Make sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl to ensure everything is evenly combined.
- Add the vanilla extract, salt, and heavy whipping cream mix on low until incorporated then increase the speed and beat for 2-3 more minutes.
- Gently fold in the Oreo crumbs. Use the frosting immediately or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Crush the Oreos into a fine crumb I use my high-power blender or food processor. You can also place them in a plastic bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.
- Prep Time: 15 Minutes
- Cook Time: 0 Minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: American
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