Description
This delicious Cookies and Cream Frosting recipe is a creamy, sweet topping perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and desserts. Made with smooth butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, it offers a delightful texture and classic flavor that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed chocolate sandwich cookies (like Oreos)
Instructions
- Beat the Butter: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3 to 5 minutes. This step is crucial to achieving a smooth, creamy base for the frosting.
- Add Powdered Sugar: Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar to the butter, mixing on low speed to avoid a sugar cloud. Continue mixing until the sugar is fully incorporated into the butter, creating a thick opaque frosting.
- Mix in Cream and Vanilla: Pour in the heavy cream and pure vanilla extract, then increase the mixer speed to medium and blend until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, enhancing the flavor and texture of the frosting.
- Fold in Crushed Cookies: Gently fold in the crushed chocolate sandwich cookies using a spatula, making sure the cookies are evenly distributed throughout the frosting without breaking them down too finely.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature unsalted butter to ensure smooth mixing.
- Adjust the consistency by adding more heavy cream if the frosting is too thick or more powdered sugar if it’s too thin.
- Crushing the cookies by hand helps maintain texture; avoid pulverizing them into dust.
- This frosting can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature and re-whip before using.
- Perfect for decorating cakes, cupcakes, or as a filling for sandwich cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
