Mini OREO Surprise Cupcakes

Name: Mini OREO Surprise Cupcakes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 19 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons white sugar; 48 each Mini OREO Bite Size Cookies, divided; 1 ½ cups thawed frozen whipped topping

Rating: 4.5 stars

26 Ratings
38 Reviews
19 Photos

We love cupcakes – and surprises. Each of these chocolate cupcakes comes with a hidden cookie surprise. But, shh... you didn't hear it from us.

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

10 mins

cook:

19 mins

additional:

23 mins

total:

52 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

1 package (2-layer size) chocolate cake mix
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 egg
2 tablespoons white sugar
48 each Mini OREO Bite Size Cookies, divided
1 ½ cups thawed frozen whipped topping

Directions

Step 1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

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Step 2
Prepare cake batter as directed on package. Mix cream cheese, egg and sugar until blended.
Step 3
Spoon half the cake batter into 24 paper-lined muffin cups. Top each with about 1-1/2 teaspoon cream cheese mixture and 1 cookie; cover with remaining cake batter.
Step 4
Bake 19 to 22 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks. Cool completely.
Step 5
Frost with whipped topping. Top with remaining cookies.

Tips

Make it Easy: For easy portioning of cream cheese mixture into cake batter, spoon cream cheese mixture into large resealable plastic bag; seal bag. Snip small corner of bag with scissors. Squeeze about 1-1/2 teaspoon of the cream cheese mixture over batter in each muffin cup.

How to Store: Frosted cupcakes can be stored in refrigerator up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information Per Serving: 220 calories, 14g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 50mg cholesterol, 260mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate, less than 1g dietary fiber, 14g sugars, 3g protein.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

158 calories; protein 1.6g; carbohydrates 17.6g; fat 8.8g; cholesterol 18mg; sodium 177.2mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (38)

Most helpful positive review

naples34102

10/19/2012

I originally reviewed this wonderful recipe on Sept. 8 2009 when it was on this site as a Kraft recipe. It bears repeating. "Delightful and delicious. And fun to make too! I made the job of filling the cupcake cups easier on myself by pouring the batter into a gallon ZipLoc bag and piping it in. Worked great! Also I found I could use a little more than the 1/2 T. of filling if that helps. I baked them for the minimum recommended baking time and they were perfectly moist. I did use the mini Oreos after finally finding them in the fourth store I looked for them Costco. All I could find until then were the Oreo Cakesters! I'm glad I found them as they do look nice to top the cupcakes but regular sized Oreos would do just fine in a pinch. I didn't use the Cool Whip as these will be served where refrigeration is not possible. I LOVED what I ended up frosting them with - White Cake Frosting II also from this site. Absolutely decadent memorable and certainly worthy of making again!" Read More

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DIXLYN

10/29/2013

I made these for a baby shower and it was a bit of a flop. no one seemed overly impressed. the cupcakes were better after a day in the fridge. make sure that you put enough of the cream cheese mixture in. it seemed that people thought the cookie in the middle was a lump of something that shouldnt have been there. dont think i'll be make them again. Read More

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26 Ratings

5 star values: 18
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 3
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 0

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naples34102

10/19/2012

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Jillian

10/20/2012

Anything with Oreos is bound to be good and this was no exception! These were so easy to make and so adorable that I'll definitely make them again. I did find that I used a bit more of than 1/2 Tbsp. of cream cheese mixture per cupcake but that's OK because the more the better. I didn't use Cool Whip for the frosting but opted for "White Cake Frosting II" from this site that I've used on "Cookies 'n Cream Cake" before. It tastes just like the inside of an Oreo and it pipes beautifully. It worked great on these little beauties! Read More

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Alyssa

11/17/2012

This recipe was so good!! I used Duncan Hines super moist devil food cake mix. It was so moist and fluffy. Sadly my cream cheese mixture sunk to the bottom but it was still delicious. Read More

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Courtney

03/27/2013

These were so yummy! My son wanted vanilla cake so I just added cocoa to the cream cheese mixture and made chocolate frosting. They were a hit with my family and both of my neighbors as well. Definitely making these again!! Read More

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madisonhavana

04/11/2013

Loved it! But when filling up the first layer of brownie mix spoon in just a little to save room for filling and Oreo mine over flowed a little. Read More

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Lillie02

07/03/2013

I made my own chocolate cake vs using a box (because that's how I bake) and didn't quite make enough for all of the cream cheese mixture. It was really good but a bit rich. Read More

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(5)

hockeymom

09/07/2014

I made these for a bake sale and sold out quickly. A few people came back later to see if we still had any! I will definitely be making them again. Should have charged more for these! Read More

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lyndsie2388

04/15/2017

These were delicious! I read the reviews and learned about the lack of Oreo flavor coming through so I modified by adding crushed Oreo in the cream cheese filling and instead of having the mini Oreo in the filling part I used a full size Oreo at the base. A-MAZING!!!!! Huge hit at my husband work pot luck. Read More

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Kayla

11/17/2013

This is such a yummy easy recipe!!! I think it's presented so cutely with the little Oreos on top. The first time I made them I accidentally mixed the whole batter together. It actually turned out great and was very moist. The second time I followed the directions and it was equally as amazing! Huge hit at both parties!! Read More

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DIXLYN

10/29/2013

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Mini OREO Surprise Cupcakes

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Calories: 158.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 3 %

carbohydrates: 6 %

dietary fiber: 3 %

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fat: 14 %

saturated fat: 19 %

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cholesterol: 6 %

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calcium: 1 %

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phosphorus: 1 %

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sodium: 7 %

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161 palmitol:

181 oleic:

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iodine: 1 %

150 pentadec:

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240 tetracos:

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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naples34102

10/19/2012

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Jillian

10/20/2012

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Alyssa

11/17/2012

This recipe was so good!! I used Duncan Hines super moist devil food cake mix. It was so moist and fluffy. Sadly my cream cheese mixture sunk to the bottom but it was still delicious.

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(14)

Courtney

03/27/2013

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madisonhavana

04/11/2013

Loved it! But when filling up the first layer of brownie mix spoon in just a little to save room for filling and Oreo mine over flowed a little.

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(5)

Lillie02

07/03/2013

I made my own chocolate cake vs using a box (because that's how I bake) and didn't quite make enough for all of the cream cheese mixture. It was really good but a bit rich.

Helpful

(5)

hockeymom

09/07/2014

I made these for a bake sale and sold out quickly. A few people came back later to see if we still had any! I will definitely be making them again. Should have charged more for these!

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(3)

lyndsie2388