Oreo Cupcakes 2 (Another Variation)

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   In a small bowl, sift together flour and baking soda; set aside.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, on medium speed, cream butter till smooth.
4. 4
   Add sugars, and beat until fluffy, about 3 minutes.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time, beating for 30 seconds after each.
6. 6
   Add chocolate (easier when melted), mixing until incorporated.
7. 7
   Add dry ingredients in 3 parts, alternating with the buttermilk and vanilla.
8. 8
   Beat until well-mixed, but do not overheat.
9. 9
   In a separate small bowl, add crushed cookie and melted butter.
10. 10
    Stir well, then add the mixture to the bottom of the cupcake papers.
11. 11
    Push down until firm.
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    Scoop the batter into the cupcake papers, over the cookie bottom, until 3/4 full.
13. 13
    Bake for 20-25 minutes, until toothpick tester comes out clean.
14. 14
    Whipped Cream Frosting:.
15. 15
    In a medium sauce pan, combine cream, flour and salt, mix until lumps are dissolved.
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    Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon.
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    Cook this until it's thick, and forms a paste like ball that comes away from the sides easily.
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    Remove from pan and allow paste to cool.
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    After the paste is cooled, whip the mixture.
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    Whip into the paste the butter, then sugar, and vanilla, whipping till each ingredient is incorporated before adding the next.
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    Cool mixture, either by freezer or refrigeration, till it hardens.