These Mint Oreo Cupcakes Are the Easiest St. Patrick’s Day Treat

Fudgy, minty, and topped with Oreos—these cupcakes are the luckiest dessert you'll make all year

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Looking for the perfect treat to make your St. Patrick’s Day celebration extra special? These Mint Oreo Cupcakes are about to steal the show! Imagine rich, fudgy chocolate cake studded with crunchy Oreo pieces, topped with a cloud of cool, creamy mint frosting in the prettiest shade of green and finished with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and even more cookies.

The best part? They’re surprisingly simple to whip up. With just a handful of ingredients and about an hour of hands-on time, you’ll have 24 cupcakes ready to wow your family, friends or party guests. Whether you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day bash or simply treating yourself to something sweet and seasonal, these minty-fresh delights deliver pure joy in every bite. Trust us—they’re pure luck!

 

Ingredients

  • 20 mint Oreo cookies
  • 1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. triple chocolate cake mix
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, at room temp.
  • 2/3 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. peppermint extract
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream Green food coloring
  • 1/4 cup chocolate sauce

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Heat oven to 350°F. Line 24 muffin cups with liners. Chop 8 cookies; halve remaining 12. On medium speed, beat cake mix, eggs, oil and 1 1⁄4 cups water until combined. Fold in chopped cookies. Divide batter
among liners. Bake until pick inserted comes out clean, 20 min. Cool

On medium, beat cream cheese, sugar and extract until smooth. On low, beat in cream. On medium, beat until stiff; tint with coloring. Spoon on cakes; chill. Drizzle sauce over. Top with halved cookies.

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