Description
These Cookies & Scream Spider Cupcakes are a festive and fun Halloween treat featuring white cake mixed with crushed Oreos, topped with cookies and cream buttercream frosting, Halloween Oreos, candy eyes, and piped spider legs. Perfectly cute for kids and adults alike, they combine creamy, crunchy, and spooky elements in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Mix
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1/2 to 1 cup finely crushed Oreos (about 1-2 packages)
Buttercream Frosting
- Buttercream frosting (recipe as per original source)
- 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreos (finely crushed, about 1-2 packages)
- Black food coloring (for tinting buttercream)
Decorations
- 2-3 packages Halloween Oreos
- Candy eyes
- Edible glue (optional, for securing candy eyes)
Instructions
- Prepare Cake Batter: Prepare the white cake mix according to the instructions on the box. Once the batter is ready, gently fold in 1/2 to 1 cup of finely crushed Oreos for added texture and flavor. Using a food processor or Vitamix is recommended to achieve a super fine consistency.
- Bake Cupcakes: Pour the batter into cupcake liners and bake as directed on the cake mix box. Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting.
- Make Cookies & Cream Buttercream: Prepare the buttercream frosting according to the original buttercream recipe. Once ready, fold in about 1 1/2 cups of finely crushed Oreos into the buttercream to give the frosting a cookies and cream flavor and texture.
- Pipe Frosting: Using a piping bag fitted with a large tip (such as Ateco 860), pipe the cookies & cream buttercream generously on top of each cooled cupcake.
- Decorate with Oreos and Candy Eyes: Place a Halloween Oreo cookie on top of the frosted cupcake. Using black-tinted buttercream and a small round piping tip, pipe spider legs onto each Oreo to create a cute spider look.
- Attach Candy Eyes: Secure candy eyes onto each Oreo using edible glue to prevent bleeding, although regular frosting can also be used if preferred.
- Serve: Let the cupcakes set for a few minutes to ensure decorations are firmly in place, then enjoy your adorable and delicious Cookies & Scream Spider Cupcakes!
Notes
- Use a food processor or Vitamix to crush Oreos finely for a smooth texture in cake batter and frosting.
- Edible glue is recommended to attach candy eyes to prevent them from bleeding or sliding off.
- Black food coloring can be added to buttercream to achieve a true spider leg look.
- Halloween Oreos add a festive touch but classic Oreos work perfectly well.
- Make sure cupcakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
- These cupcakes are best enjoyed the same day or within 2 days when stored properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
