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Gluten-Free Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

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These Gluten-Free Cookies & Cream Cupcakes are ultra-moist, tender, and packed with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, then topped with a rich cookies & cream frosting. A perfect gluten-free dessert for Oreo lovers.

  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 21 cupcakes

Ingredients

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For the Cupcakes

  • 1 stick butter, softened
  • 3 tbsp oil (coconut or vegetable)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 6 gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

For the Frosting

  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream or milk
  • 10 gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

Other

  • 21 gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies (for cupcake bottoms)

Instructions

Make the Cupcakes

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Beat butter, oil, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add egg whites one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Mix in sour cream, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until smooth.
  7. Fold in crushed cookies.
  8. Line cupcake pan and place one cookie in each liner.
  9. Fill liners 3/4 full and bake for 22 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool 8–10 minutes before removing from pan.

Make the Frosting

  1. Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add powdered sugar 1/2 cup at a time.
  3. Mix in vanilla and heavy cream.
  4. Beat in crushed cookies until fully incorporated.
  5. Frost cooled cupcakes using a knife or piping bag.

Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free sandwich cookies.
  • Do not overmix batter to keep cupcakes tender.
  • Store cupcakes in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free