Oreo Frosting (Cookies & Cream Frosting)
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4.7
Oreo Frosting (Cookies & Cream Frosting)
Description
This Oreo Frosting features a smooth butter base sweetened with powdered sugar and flavored with vanilla and a pinch of salt to enhance depth. Finely crushed Oreos introduce a cookies and cream texture, providing bits of cookie throughout the light and creamy frosting. Heavy cream or whole milk is added gradually to adjust the thickness until it's easy to pipe or spread.
The frosting is versatile and best when used fresh for decorating baked goods such as cakes and cupcakes, but it can be stored refrigerated to maintain freshness. Bringing it back to room temperature before use ensures it will have a workable texture. It can also be frozen for extended storage, with thorough defrosting required to restore its texture.
This frosting suits anyone wanting a familiar and indulgent cookies and cream flavor that complements various desserts. The recipe notes suggest using salted butter but provide a tip for unsalted butter users to add salt accordingly.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened, salted
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2-3 tablespoons heavy cream or whole milk
- 12-14 Oreo cookie finely crushed, about 1 ¼ cups of cookie crumbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the butter using a stand or electric mixer until smooth, creamy, and light, about 4 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of the powdered sugar, beating together until combined.
- Add in the remaining powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt and mix until combined.
- Add just enough heavy cream or milk to get the frosting to a nice pipeable consistency.
- Stir in the Oreos with a spoon, then use a piping bag to frost your cake, cupcakes, or brownies.
Notes
- Using salted butter works well for balance; if unsalted butter is used, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the mixture.
- Store the frosting in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week and bring to room temperature before using to enhance spreadability.
- For longer storage, freeze the frosting in an airtight container or Ziploc bag for up to 2 months and thaw completely before use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups of frosting
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1071 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1071kcal | 54% |
| Carbohydrates | 146g | 49% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 56g | 86% |
| Saturated Fat | 33g | 165% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 576mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 132g | 264% |
| Vitamin A | 1529IU | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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