2 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup water
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 pkg Oreo cookies

FROSTING:

1 container of store bought vanilla frosting
(Crush remaining Oreos and mix them with the vanilla frosting to top the cupcakes)

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder in large bowl. Slowly add 2 eggs, water, and vanilla. After mixed well put 1 spoonful of batter in cupcake holder and then add 1 Oreo and fill the cupcake holder ONLY 3/5ths full. Repeat the process with the rest. Make sure there is enough room between the bottom of the cupcake tins and the Oreo.

Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the middle of the cupcake is cooked and a toothpick inserted in center of cupcake comes out clean.

Let cool for 10 minutes in pan then remove and fully cool before frosting.

Submitted by: Physcobant