Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

So according to that little thing we call a calendar

tomorrow is Valentines Day.

Honestly--as a child, loved it, how could you not ?

You went to school knowing that you were going to give out your Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles valentines & you would always receive something in return.

If you didn't ?......



(Knuckle-Sangwiches)



Even if they weren't your friend & you didn't like them (or vice versa.)

Those were the rules.

Then you get a bit older & it just stops.

Know what I think ?

Crock.

So this is my valentine to everyone.

I am going to talk about 3 things that I love & share them with you:

1) Baking

2) Cookies & Cream

3) Confessions of a Cookbook Queen

..no seriously I idolize her & she was my first & last inspiration to start the Boston Baker.

Please if you haven't --check out her site.

You won't regret it.

So she provides a super genius idea for Cookies & Cream Cupcakes !

So here are a few tips/ pictures to guide you along the way:

#1 Cupcakes

   



Oreo lovers---I recommend Double Stuff




Try not to salivate. This is what they look like after baking.



#2 Filling.



Creamy consistency. Check.





Putting a ziploc bag in a plastic container makes for easier filling & storage in the fridge

 
 

I used the Bismark tip method for filling.

Now, resist the urge to eat them just like this---the best part is yet to come !



Frosting 



I found the easiest way with the best result for "finely ground" was to just throw the cookies in the food processor.



Now --I'm a fan of sweet --but not everyone can handle intense sweet.

So what I did,  knowing my audience of tasters--

I cut the amount of confectionary sugar that the recipe calls for in the frosting from 8 cups to 4 cups.

You can do it too, and it won't take away from the taste of the cupcake.

Finale

What they look like in the end from the inside--or atleast how mine came out.

I was thinking you could also try a version with chocolate cupcake and the Golden Oreos--

What do you think ?

You can garnish however you like--

 I chose to buy the Oreo handi-snacks & just used the sticks.

Figured they made it classy looking enough for the red carpet...

Why!?

I'm glad you asked.

I brought these winners to a friends house last night for a "Grammy viewing party"

(A.K.A--hang with my friends, pig out on pizza & do our own commentary like we own the red carpet.)

Psh.

Don't roll your eyes--you know you've done it.

Enjoy.

I bid you adieu.