Aside from candy canes and chocolate, the Gingerbread man is associated with Christmas. Although Gingerbread men have a long history, we really don't know how they grew to be connected with the Christmas holiday, but one thing is for sure they are cute and delicious. These Oreo Gingerbread man cupcakes, however, are even better than your traditional ones. These gingerbread man cupcakes taste great while making these Gingerbread House Ornaments.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Festive & Fun: Oreo Gingerbread Man Cupcakes are the perfect combination of holiday cheer and sweet treats.
- Customizable: Add extra holiday spices, like cinnamon or nutmeg, or make them even sweeter with a drizzle of chocolate!
- Soft & Moist: These cupcakes are rich, flavorful, and full of that classic gingerbread spice.
🥚Oreo Gingerbread Man Cupcakes Ingredients
- One dozen of your favorite vanilla cupcakes
- 12 Oreos
- 1 cup brown candy melts
- ¼ cup white candy melts
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 4-5 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Dairy-Free Delight: Use dairy-free butter substitutes and plant-based milk in the buttercream frosting. Ensure the Oreos are vegan-friendly, as some varieties contain dairy.
- Gluten-Free Goodies: Opt for gluten-free Oreos and a gluten-free vanilla cupcake mix to accommodate those avoiding gluten.
- Nut-Free Necessities: Rest assured, this recipe is naturally nut-free. Always verify that your candy melts and other ingredients are produced in nut-free facilities if allergies are a concern.
🔪How To Make Oreo Gingerbread Man Cupcakes
Before decorating, ensure your cupcakes are completely cool.
Line a plate or baking sheet with wax paper and place both candies melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Add coconut oil. In 30-second intervals, microwave your candy until completely melted.
Use a fork to dip each Oreo cookie into the candy melts. Coat completely and place gently on the lined sheet and/or plate.
Allow for the candy to set on the cookie.
Make your buttercream by beating butter, confectioners’ sugar, and milk on medium speed.
Gradually increase to high.
Once the ingredients are smooth and form semi-stiff peaks, the buttercream is done. Take ¾ of the buttercream and place it in a separate bowl.
Color your remaining ¼ buttercream with red gel food coloring and mix until completely tinted. Scoop into a piping bag with a small decorating tip and pipe out two small dots on each coated Oreo.
Scoop ¾ of the white/uncolored buttercream in one piping bag with a frosting decorating tip and frost each cupcake.
Scoop the remainder of your uncolored buttercream in another piping bag with a small
decorating tip and draw out your gingerbread man’s smile, eyes, and decorative touches (we used a “swirl” technique for the top of his head).
Enjoy and happy holidays!
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- For a smoother finish, gently tap the dipped Oreos on the counter to remove excess candy coating.
- To prevent the candy coating from setting too quickly, work in small batches when dipping the Oreos.
- For added texture, sprinkle crushed graham crackers over the frosting before the candy coating sets.
💭 FAQs
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Absolutely! Bake and decorate them a day before your event. Store in an airtight container
Place the Oreo cookie at the bottom of each cupcake liner before adding batter. This helps keep them in place during baking.
Yes, regular Oreos work just fine if gingerbread-flavored ones aren't available.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with Oreo gingerbread man cupcakes:
- Festive Fruit Salad: A mix of pomegranate seeds, orange segments, and kiwi slices adds a refreshing and colorful touch to balance the sweetness.
- Spiced Hot Chocolate: Warm up with a rich hot chocolate spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a swirl of whipped cream.
- Candied Pecans: Sweet, crunchy pecans provide a delightful contrast and a touch of elegance to your dessert spread.
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Oreo Gingerbread Man Cupcakes
Ingredients
- One dozen of your favorite vanilla cupcakes
- 12 Oreos
- 1 cup brown candy melts
- ¼ cup white candy melts
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 stick butter softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 4-5 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Before decorating, ensure your cupcakes are completely cool.
- Line a plate or baking sheet with wax paper and place both candies melts in a microwave-safe bowl. Add coconut oil. In 30-second intervals, microwave your candy until completely melted.
- Use a fork to dip each Oreo cookie into the candy melts. Coat completely and place gently on the lined sheet and/or plate.
- Allow for the candy to set on the cookie.
- Make your buttercream by beating butter, confectioners’ sugar, and milk on medium speed. Gradually increase to high.
- Once the ingredients are smooth and form semi-stiff peaks, the buttercream is done. Take ¾ of the buttercream and place it in a separate bowl.
- Color your remaining ¼ buttercream with red gel food coloring and mix until completely tinted. Scoop into a piping bag with a small decorating tip and pipe out two small dots on each coated Oreos.
- Scoop ¾ of the white/uncolored buttercream in one piping bag with a frosting decorating tipand frost each cupcake.
- Scoop the remainder of your uncolored buttercream in another piping bag with a small decorating tip and draw out your gingerbread man’s smile, eyes, and decorative touches (we used a “swirl” technique for the top of his head).
- Enjoy and happy holidays!
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