Oreo Crunch

I really wanted to make some extra yummy cupcakes for one of my friends this week.  I tried a new recipe, added a little embellishment, and I think we got a winner.

CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
2 cups sifted flour
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled

Heat oven to 350*.
Line 24 muffin cups.
*Place an Oreo cookie on the bottom of each cup*
Beat all ingredients on low speed 30 seconds, scraping bowl constantly.
Beat on high speed 3 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
Pour into cupcake liners.
Bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Cool on wire rack.
Frost with BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
(from Aqua Pool post).
Add another Oreo to garnish the frosting.
It's a crunchy, soft, creamy little joy!

(nosral)