Buried Treasure Cupcakes K Recipe

Surprise your kids with these fun and delicious Buried Treasure Cupcakes! Chocolate cupcakes hide a creamy, dreamy cream cheese center and a crunchy cookie treasure inside. Easy enough for kids to help make (with adult supervision!), these cupcakes are perfect for birthdays, bake sales, or any special occasion. Get ready for oohs and aahs!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 34 mins
Calories 159.4 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Buried Treasure Cupcakes K

  • Chocolate Cake Mix
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • Miniature Oreo Cookies
  • whipped topping or frosting, for decorating (optional)

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How to Make Buried Treasure Cupcakes K

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 12-cup muffin tins with paper liners.
  2. Prepare your favorite chocolate cake batter according to package directions. Set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Using a 1/4 cup dry measuring cup, scoop cake batter into each prepared cupcake liner, filling about halfway.
  5. Spoon 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture over the batter in each cupcake liner.
  6. Top each with 1 small cookie (about 1 inch diameter).
  7. Cover the cookies evenly with the remaining cake batter, filling the liners almost to the top.
  8. Bake for 19-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cupcakes cool in the muffin tins for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once completely cool, frost with whipped topping and decorate with additional small cookies, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

17g

Carbs

6g