For the muffins:
* 240ml whole milk (1 cup)
* 50g unsalted butter, melted (3 tbsp + 1 tsp)
* 140g vegetable oil (⅔ cup)
* 10g vanilla extract (2 tsp)
* 80g granulated sugar (⅓ cup)
* 135g dark brown sugar (⅔ cup)
* 2 eggs, room temperature
* 25g Greek yogurt (2 tbsp)
* 400g all purpose flour (3 ¼ cups)
* 10g baking powder (2 ½ tsp)
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 80g chocolate chips
* 12 regular Oreos
* 2 cookies and cream Hersheys bars
* 24 mini Oreos
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tray with 6 liners.
2. In a large bowl, whisk 240ml whole milk, 80g granulated sugar, 135g dark brown sugar, 10g vanilla extract, 2 eggs, 140g vegetable oil, 50g melted butter, and 25g Greek yogurt until smooth and glossy.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk 400g all purpose flour, 10g baking powder, and ½ tsp salt.
4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and whisk gently until just smooth. Do not overmix.
5. Chop the Oreos and Hersheys bars. Add them to the bar along side the chocolate chips. Fold them in
6. Divide the batter evenly between
7. muffin liners, filling them generously for a tall bakery style rise.
8. Top with extra chocolate chips and mini Oreos.
9. Bake for 35-40 mins, or until the tops are golden and a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
10. While they’re still hot, add chopped Hershey chocolate to the top. The heat will help it stick
For the filling:
- 125g block cream cheese
- 30g powdered sugar
- 10ml vanilla
1. In a bowl, cream the room temperature cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract
2. Transfer to a piping bag
3. Core out the fully cooled muffins
4. Fill then muffins
If you're someone who loves combining classic cookies with baked treats, Oreo muffins provide a wonderful twist that’s both indulgent and satisfying. I’ve tried this recipe multiple times, and the key to getting that perfect muffin texture lies in not overmixing the batter. Mixing until just combined keeps the muffins tender and fluffy rather than dense. I especially enjoy adding the chopped Oreos and Hershey’s Cookies and Cream bars into the batter to give each bite a surprise of creamy chocolatey crunch. For an even more decadent experience, the cream cheese filling is essential—it adds a luscious tang that balances the sweetness beautifully. When baking, lining your muffin tray with good quality liners helps lift the muffins out without damage, making them look professional and bakery-style. Also, topping the muffins with mini Oreos and chocolate chips before baking enhances the presentation and adds extra texture. One handy tip is to let the muffins cool completely before filling to avoid the cream cheese melting and leaking out. Using a piping bag to fill the core ensures a neat and generous filling portion. This recipe’s use of both granulated and dark brown sugar gives a nice depth of caramel flavor, while Greek yogurt and melted butter keep the muffins moist. The vanilla extract rounds all these flavors off nicely. Overall, these Oreo muffins make a fantastic treat for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. They’re great for sharing with friends or family, and you can customize them by adding nuts or swapping in different chocolate bars. Give this recipe a try if you want to impress your loved ones with a delightful homemade sweet!
