Created on February 7th, 2011
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Place cupcake liners in cupcake pans.
Separate 24 Oreos. Place the Oreo half with the cream side up in the bottom of each liner.
In a large mixing bowl, combine cake mix, egg whites, pudding, oil, and water. Blend with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
Place 15-20 Oreos in a plastic bag and crush. Fold gently into cake batter.
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop batter into prepared liners.
Bake for 18-20 minutes.
Remove from oven. Let cool in pan for 5-10 minutes, then remove from pan onto a baking rack and cool completely before icing.
To make icing:
9. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
10. Add the vanilla.
11. Gradually add the powdered sugar until you get the right consistency.
- To make chocolate cream cheese frosting, add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of cocoa.
To decorate the cupcakes:
12. Crush remaining halves of Oreos in a plastic bag.
13. Sprinkle on top of icing.
14. Place a mini Oreo on top or heat a Starburst in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Mash it flat and cut with heart or flower cookie cutter.
Enjoy!