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Funfetti Cream Pie Cookie Cups have a Golden Oreo crust and a funfetti cookie cups, filled  with a dreamy vanilla mousse and topped with cake batter whipped cream.  

side view of two cookie cups stacked with frosting on the top


 

Do you guys know that Saturday is Pi Day as in March 14th, or 3-14? To prepare for Pi Day I made these Funfetti Cream Pie Cookie Cups. I am quite the fan of the cream pie cookies. First you have the cookie crust and then you have the cream filling and then it’s topped with some cake batter whipped cream. Seriously, guys, it doesn’t get any better than this.

side view of a cake stand filled with funfetti cream pie cookie cups

I hope you are not tired of my cream pie cookies, because I will have more flavors coming your way this summer. In the meantime, be sure to check out my other versions: Red Velvet, Peppermint, Pumpkin and Coconut.

This recipe starts with a Funfetti cookie. It’s really easy, you just need to mix some dry vanilla cake mix into the dough, and reduce the amount of flour in the recipe. The thing you can’t really see in these photos is that there is a  Golden Oreo cookie crust. Obviously, you have to have a crust on your cream pie cookies.

side view of a funfetti cookie cup topped with frosting

What makes these cookie cups so awesome is the deep dish mini muffin pan that I use. It is the Calphalon Mini Muffin Pan and I use it ALL the time! It is larger than your standard mini muffin pan, but that’s what I like about it.

For the filling of these cupcakes, it is a simple cheesecake mousse made with cheesecake pudding and whipped cream. If you are unable to find cheesecake pudding, you can also use vanilla. I just can’t stop eating the filling, I think it is because it’s so light and airy.

The whipped cream I use for the mousse is the same whipped cream that I use for the topping. Instead of using powdered sugar, I use dry cake mix. This create CAKE BATTER WHIPPED CREAM! Trust me when I say that this trumps all homemade whipped creams. I used it on this Funfetti Poke Cake. You will divide half the whipped cream to mix into the mousse and half the whipped cream to put on top of the cookie cups.

side view of a cookie cup with a bite taken out

There are a few steps involved in making these cookie cups, but it is totally worth it. Sometimes I make the cookies in advance and them freeze them until I am ready to make them into my final dessert. Plus, sprinkles make everything better. It’s a fact.

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two funfetti cookie cups stacked

Funfetti Cream Pie Cookie Cups

  • Author: Julianne Dell
  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 12 mins
  • Total Time: 57 minutes
  • Yield: 24 Cookies

Description

Funfetti Cream Pie Cookie Cups have a Golden Oreo crust and a funfetti cookie cups, filled with a dreamy vanilla mousse and topped with cake batter whipped cream.

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 1 pkg Golden Oreos
  • 46 tbsp Unsalted butter

For the Cookie:

  • 2/3 C All-purpose flour
  • 1 C Yellow cake mix (dry)
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 C Unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened
  • 1 C Granulated sugar
  • ¾ C Light brown sugar
  • 1 Large egg
  • 2 tbsp Pure vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Butter extract (optional)
  • ¼ C Sprinkles

For the Filling:

  • 2 C Heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 C Yellow cake mix (dry)
  • 1 Pkg Instant cheesecake (or vanilla) pudding mix (3.4oz)
  • ¾ C Milk
  • 2 tbsp Sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Grease a mini muffin pan with cooking spray or Crisco.
  2. Use a food processor to grind Oreo cookies into a fine crumb.
  3. Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl until melted. Combine melted butter with Oreo cookie crumbs and stir until there are no dry crumbs left.
  4. Spoon 1 tablespoon of Oreo cookie crumbs into the bottom of the mini muffin pan. Press down with a spoon or tart shaper.
  5. In a separate bowl, combine flour, cake mix, baking soda and salt. Stir and set aside.
  6. Soften butter in the microwave for 15 seconds. Combine softened butter and sugars in a mixing bowl. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy; 2-3 minutes.
  7. Add egg, vanilla, and butter extract and beat until well combined.
  8. Reduce mixer to low speed and slowly add dry ingredients. Once combined, increase speed to medium high and beat for 1-2 minutes until soft dough forms. Add sprinkles and beat into dough.
  9. Drop 1-1.5 tablespoons of dough into the greased mini muffin pan on top of the Oreo crumbs. Bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
  10. Remove cookies from oven and allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Use a tart shaper or the back of a spoon to gently push down the middle of the cookies. Allow to cool for another 30 minutes in the pan. You may need to run a knife around the edge of the cookies to help release them from the pan. Cool completely.
  11. Prepare the filling while the cookies are baking.
  12. Put bowl and whisk in the freezer for 15 minutes until completely cold. Whip heavy cream on medium high speed for several minutes until bubbly.
  13. Add dry cake mix and beat on medium high until stiff peaks form. Refrigerate whipped cream.
  14. Combine instant pudding mix with milk. Whisk until powder dissolves. Refrigerate until pudding is firm.
  15. Take 1 cup of the whipped cream and fold into pudding until mixed. Do not mix vigorously as it will deflate the whipped cream. Refrigerate until you are ready to assemble cookies.
  16. For the remaining whipped cream, gently fold in sprinkles. Do not mix too much as it will change the color of the whipped cream.
  17. To assemble the cookies, put the mousse in a Ziploc bag. Cut the tip off the end of the bag and gently fill the middle of the cookie cup with mousse. Divide between cookie cups.
  18. Top mousse with a dollop of the leftover whipped cream and sprinkles.
  19. Cookies must be refrigerated in an air tight container after the mousse has been added.

Notes

I used an extra deep mini muffins pan. If you have a traditional mini muffin tin, reduce the amount of cookie dough.

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American

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21 Responses
    1. Julianne - Beyond Frosting
      Beyond Frosting

      Hi Megan, the purpose of the crust is just that these are mini pies. You certainly don’t have to do the Oreo crust.

  1. Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel

    I am MAJORLY OBSESSED with these cookie cups, Julianne! The idea of combining cookie cups into cream pie shells is beyond me and SO AWESOME. Pinned!!






  2. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg

    We love funfetti in my house. These have the best of all worlds. Pie, cookie, and frosting. Count me in!

  3. Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel

    they;re the cutest little things ive seen. i just get so happy when i hear the name funfetti!

  4. tanya

    I like how you do pie! Small pies are the best, there’s less guilt, but of course with the mousse inside, I’ll fee so light, I’ll eat a dozen! But I wouldn’t complain!

  5. Julie | This Gal Cooks

    I will never get sick of the cream pie cookies. Bring ’em on! LOVE how fun these are, Julianne!

  6. Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T

    My nerdy son and hubby have been looking forward to Pi Day. They’d be happy if I celebrated with these cute little cups!

  7. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes)

    I love these adorable cookie cups, and you always do funfetti so well. I also love that you can take this step by step and freeze the cups for later use.

  8. Anna @ Sunny Side Ups

    You had me at Cake Batter Whipped Cream…oh my goodness, these look absolutely delish!! And you’re right–sprinkles DO make everything better!! 🙂 Lovin it!

  9. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie

    I will take 6 of these and everything else you listed after the recipe that is funfetti related, mk thanks. I’m turning 30 a two months and think that will do just fine haha.

  10. Megan - The Emotional Baker

    I can’t miss Pi day again this year! I love that you transformed a cookie cup into a pie like treat! Awesome 🙂

  11. Mir

    Pi Day is the happiest holiday! I can’t wait.
    My son asked for Funfetti cookie cups for his birthday in 2 weeks. I love your addition of the cheesecake filling! Making these!

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