Oreo Bat Muffins

Name: Oreo Bat Muffins
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 12 Oreo cookies; 180 g of flour; 50 g of unsweetened cocoa powder; 8 g of baking powder; 1/2 tsp of baking soda; 1/4 tsp of salt; 100 g of sugar; 100 g of turbinado sugar; 120 ml of milk; 120 ml of plain yogurt; 60 ml of vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1 tsp of vanilla extract; 12 candy eyes

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These chocolate muffins have an Oreo hidden in the center and are decorated with Oreo halves for wings. 🦇 Assemble them once they have cooled completely.

Total time: 40 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 20 min
Difficulty: Medium
Per person: €0.75

By the CookinBreak team

Goes well with

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As a starter

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As a main

Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

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To drink

Bloody Mary

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

250kcal

Protein4 g7%
Carbs35 g57%
Fat10 g37%
Fiber2 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

🎃🦇 For even more impressive muffins, you can add a little raspberry or strawberry jelly on top of the muffins before placing the Oreo wings. It adds a bright color and a fruity flavor that pairs nicely with the chocolate. 🍓

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes

Very good, up to 3 months. Wrap individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer bag.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Keeps 3 to 4 days max in an airtight container in the refrigerator to stay fresh.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

The leavening agents work best right before baking. The batter would lose its rising power.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Oven 5-10 min at 160°C to bring back the softness. Microwave 20-30 sec at medium power. Air fryer 3-5 min at 150°C.

Variations

Top the muffins with chocolate frosting or ganache before decorating.
Add chocolate chips to the batter.
Skip the decoration and simply put an Oreo in the center.

Mistakes to avoid

Decorating before the muffins have cooled completely: the wings and eyes slide off. Wait until the muffins are cold.
Overmixing the batter: the muffins turn dense. Mix just until the batter is smooth.
Filling the liners to the brim: the batter overflows. Fill them two-thirds full.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find candy eyes?

In the baking aisle of supermarkets, at craft stores or online, especially around Halloween. You can also make them with a little white icing and a dot of dark chocolate.

Why add yogurt to the muffins?

Plain yogurt adds acidity and moisture, which makes the muffins more tender. Together with the baking soda and baking powder, it also helps the batter rise. Mix it in with the liquid ingredients.

How do I make the Oreo wings stay on?

Cut Oreos in half and press them into the top of the cooled muffin, into a little chocolate frosting that acts as glue. Hold them in place for a few moments so they stay put.

How do I know when the muffins are done?

After about 20 minutes at 180 °C, insert a toothpick into a part without cookie: it should come out clean. Let the muffins cool completely before adding the wings and eyes.