Oreo Muffins are a delicious mashup of a rich chocolate muffin and crushed Oreo cookies. It's the ultimate chocolate experience! These muffins are made completely from scratch, and you can tell with each decadent bite. If the recipe and pictures alone aren't enough to get you hooked, I'd be surprised! These are great with a cup of coffee for breakfast, just like these Oreo pancakes.
Recipe Essentials
- 🍽️ Course: Dessert
- ⏱️ Cooking Time: 18 minutes
- 🍴 Servings: 12
- 🧄 Flavor Profile: Rich, chocolatey, and sweet with a soft chocolate muffin base studded with crunchy Oreo pieces.
- 🍚 Best Served With: A cold glass of milk, hot coffee, or as a fun dessert-style breakfast treat.
- 🧊 Make Ahead?: Yes, these muffins can be baked ahead and stored at room temperature for 2 days or frozen for longer freshness.
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I love adding the chocolate chips because they go so well with the Oreo cookies. It's a simple recipe as well, so you don't have to worry if you don't have a lot of baking experience. I promise that everyone you serve these to is going to be begging for a copy of the recipe.
Some more Oreo cookie recipes you'll love are these snowman Oreo balls and these Oreo Rice Krispies. Don't forget to try this Oreo tiramisu. It's flavor is out of this world.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It's great for breakfast or dessert: One of these Oreo muffins would be perfect with a glass of orange juice or as a dessert after a filling meal.
- It's a crowd pleaser: Everyone who has had one of these chocolate muffins adores them. I almost always give out the recipe if I bring them to gatherings or a bake sale.
- It's budget-friendly: Most of the ingredients are baking staples that you can find in your average kitchen, and items like Oreos aren't expensive!
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Ingredients
Below are the key ingredients you'll need for these Oreo cookie muffins. They're all common items that are easy to find at any grocery store.
- Sour cream: This is one of the most crucial ingredients in this recipe because it helps the muffin remain tender and moist. Greek yogurt would make a great substitute for more protein and less fat.
- Milk: I use whole milk in this recipe, but 2% should work fine. It provides moisture to wet the muffin batter.
- Cocoa powder: Natural cocoa powder is best for these chocolate Oreo muffins because it will give them the richest chocolate flavor.
- Chocolate chips: For an even richer chocolate flavor, I fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and the crushed Oreos into the batter. You may use milk chocolate if you prefer.
- Oreos: Most of the Oreos are added to the muffin batter, but I reserve some to sprinkle on top before baking for the best presentation. I recommend regular Oreos rather than Double Stuf because the extra cream can affect how the muffins bake.
See the recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts, nutritional information, and detailed instructions.
Variations
- White chocolate: Swap the semi-sweet chocolate chips for white chocolate chips for a sweeter result.
- Peanut butter swirl: Swirl in some creamy peanut butter for a subtle salty contrast.
- Birthday cake: For a fun twist, use birthday cake Oreo cookies instead of the original.
How to Make Oreo Muffins
To get started on this Oreo muffins recipe, preheat your oven to 425° F. You may line your muffin tin with paper liners or spray the cavities generously with cooking spray.
Step 1: Combine the wet ingredients. Start by whisking all the wet ingredients in a mixing bowl until the eggs are well incorporated.
Step 2: Mix the dry ingredients. Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
Step 3: Fold in the cookies and chocolate. Pour the dry ingredients into the egg mixture and stir. Once fully mixed, fold in half of the Oreos and chocolate chips.
Step 4: Scoop the batter and add more Oreos. Fill each cavity about ¾ of the way with the batter, and then top each one with the remaining crushed Oreos.
Step 5: Bake them. Place the pan in the oven and bake the Oreo muffins for 5 minutes. Then, reduce the temperature to 350° F and bake for another 13-15 minutes.
Step 6: Cool and serve. Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to finish cooling completely. Enjoy one with a steaming hot cup of cinnamon hot chocolate!
Recipe Tips
- Don't overmix the batter: Ensure that you mix the muffin batter until it is just combined. Overmixing it can make the Oreo muffins dense.
- Avoid too many mix-ins: If you want to add more mix-ins, I recommend omitting 1 cup of chocolate chips. Too much can cause sunken and unevenly baked muffins.
- Cool completely before serving: Allow the muffins to cool completely before serving, especially if you use muffin liners. Warm muffins get stuck to the paper!
- Storing: Store your Oreo muffins in an airtight container or tightly wrapped for up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days in the refrigerator.
This Oreo biscotti and these Oreo stuffed cookies are more of my favorite treats to enjoy with a hot cup of coffee in the morning.
Serving Suggestions
- Create the ultimate Oreo experience and enjoy one of these cookies and cream muffins with an Oreo frappuccino from scratch.
- If you want a hot drink, try a rich and velvety caramel mocha or a breakfast shot for a cold and boozy option!
- These make a lovely sweet addition to a protein-packed, savory breakfast of soft-boiled eggs in the air fryer and these air fried frozen sausage patties.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! Use a mini muffin pan and adjust the baking time to 5 minutes at 425° F and then an additional 5-10 minutes at 350° F.
Ensure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh and active, or you'll end up with flat, tough muffins.
This usually occurs due to not measuring ingredients properly or overbaking. Be sure to measure the flour accurately using the spoon method, because too much flour can make the muffins dry. Also, ensure that they bake only until the middles are just done. Don't overbake them!
These Oreo stuffed cookies and these Oreo Pop-Tarts are worth trying if you enjoy recipes like this.
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Oreo Muffins
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup sour cream 170g
- ½ cup milk 120ml
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 10ml
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 210g
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 60g
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups crushed Oreos crushed in a large zip-top bag; 1 cup for batter, 1 cup for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and prepare a muffin pan by lining it with paper liners or lightly greasing each well.
- Whisk the eggs, sour cream, milk, vanilla, and vegetable oil together in a large bowl until smooth.
- Whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and whisk until just combined without overmixing.
- Fold in the chocolate chips with a spatula until evenly distributed.
- Fold in 1 cup of the crushed Oreos as the final mix-in.
- Divide the batter evenly among 12 muffin wells, filling each about ¾ full.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of crushed Oreos over the tops.
- Bake at 425°F for 5 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350°F (without opening the oven) and continue baking for 13-15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- If your muffins didn't rise, check that the baking soda and baking powder are fresh and active before using them to ensure that your muffins rise properly.
- Try making Oreo mini muffins using a mini muffin tin for a fun bite-sized version!
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent the Oreo muffins from becoming dense.
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