Oreo Buttercream Frosting Recipe
This Oreo Buttercream Frosting is creamy, delicious and loaded with crushed oreo cookie crumbs. If you love these cookies, this is the frosting for you. It’s buttery, sweet and a cookie lover’s dream.
This is the frosting that I use for my Cookies and Cream Chocolate Cake…it’s absolute perfection!
From the texture to the flavor, each bite is filled with a nostalgic Oreo flavor that we all still love today. However, my favorite part is how simple and easy-to-make this recipe is.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
These are the ingredients you will need to make this recipe. However, the measurements can be found when you scroll down to the recipe card below.
- Salted Butter – You can also use unsalted butter, however, make sure to add a pinch of salt to balance out all the sweetness.
- Powdered Sugar
- Heavy Cream – Half & Half would also work for this recipe. However, if using Half & Half I would start with 1 tbsp and add more as needed until the desired frosting texture is achieved.
- Vanilla Extract – You could also use vanilla paste if that is your preference or what you have on hand in your pantry.
- Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookies – Regular or Gluten-free Chocolate Vanilla Cream Cookies will work in this recipe.
Tips for a Perfect Oreo Frosting
The most important part about making an Oreo Buttercream Frosting is ensuring the sandwich cookies are crushed practically to a powder.
Not only does this help with even distributing, but makes piping the frosting possible. If there are too many big chunks, you won’t be able to frost a cake, cupcake or cookie easily from a piping bag.
Another important part of making this frosting is ensuring your butter is softened completely to room temperature. You don’t want to cream a cold butter! The heavy cream should also be at room temperature when adding to the frosting.
How to Make Oreo Buttercream Frosting
The full-detailed instructions are written in the recipe card below. Use these images to help guide you as needed when following the directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe is perfect for decorating a cake. I use it to frost my Cookies and Cream Cake. If you’re planning to pipe this frosting on a cake, ensure that the thickness of the frosting isn’t too thick and can be spreadable. You will also want to make sure the cookies are crushed finely before adding them into the frosting.
Yes! You can easily swap out the regular cookies for the gluten-free chocolate sandwich cookies at a 1:1 ratio.
Yes! Add the cookies to the frosting with the creme filling. This helps to enhance that delicious and nostalgic Oreo Cookie flavor.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks if sealed tightly. When ready to use, let soften to room temperature on the counter then re-mix it in the stand mixer or with an electric mixer before piping/adding to your desired dessert.
Oreo Buttercream Frosting Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Salted Butter, softened
- 12 Oreo Creme Sandwich Cookies, crushed (I used Double Stuffed but you can use your preferred)
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 tbsp Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Equipment
- food processor
- Standmixer or Electric Hand Mixer
Instructions
- To a food processor, add the sandwich cookies and blend until they are crushed into almost a powder. There shouldn't be any big chunks
- For the frosting, add the softened butter and 1/2 of the powdered sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. You can also use an electric hand mixer and a large bowl to make the frosting
- Mix until smooth and creamy
- Add the remaining powdered sugar along with the vanilla extract and heavy cream
- Blend until fully incorporated
- Add in the crushed oreo sandwich cookies and mix slowly until evenly distributed throughout the frosting
- Pipe on your favorite cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more!