Cookie's n' Cream Cupcakes

Everyone loves an Oreo.

And that's about all I have to say about that.

Ingredients:

Cupcakes:

• 24 Oreo halves, with cream-center attached
• 2-1/4 c. flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1-2/3 c. sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 c. milk
• 24 Oreo halves, without cream-center (quartered)

Frosting:

• 8 oz. cream cheese
• 6 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 4 c. powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp. heavy cream
• Garnish with Oreo crumbs

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line two muffin tins with cupcake liners. Place one Oreo half with cream-filling in the bottom of each liner, cream side up. 
3. In bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. 
4. In mixing bowl, combine butter and sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
5. Add egg whites, one at a time, beating well after each.
6. Add vanilla extract.
7. Mix in half of the dry ingredients until just incorporated. Add milk and mix again. 
8. Mix in remaining dry ingredients until just incorporated.
9. Gently fold in quartered Oreo pieces.
10. Divide batter into prepared cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes. 
11. To make frosting, combine cream cheese and butter and beat until smooth. Add vanilla. Beat in powdered sugar until smooth. Add heavy cream and mix well. Then whip on medium-high for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy. Frost cooled cupcakes and garnish with Oreo cookie crumbs.