Slow Cooker 3 Ingredient Oreo "Mug" Cake

📝Shopping list

To make this delicious dessert, you will need these simple ingredients:

• Oreos - This recipe uses one family size package of oreos.  I like to buy extra for garnish. 
• Milk - I use whole milk but any plant or animal milk will work
• Baking powder

🔪Instructions

This great tik tok recipe just involves a few simple steps:

Preparing Your Slow Cooker

Prepare your slow cooker by coating it with a non-stick agent.  Any nonstick cooking spray or oil will work. Avocado oil is my go-to for this recipe.

 NOTE: some slow cooker inserts come with a nonstick surface.  Use of a non-stick agent is still suggested. However, oil is sometimes recommended rather than spray to protect the longevity of the non-stick surface.  Check your slow cooker's manual if you have any concerns. 

Alternatively, you can choose to use a slow cooker liner or parchment paper.  

Get Cooking

• 🍪 Place cookies into a zip top bag and close
• 🍪 Use a heavy kitchen instrument such as a rolling pin or meat tenderizer to crush oreos.   
• 🍪 Add crushed Oreos to greased slow cooker. 
• 🍪Add in milk and baking powder and mix it all together.
• 🍪 Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours or high for ⅕ - 2 hours.  

🍽Serving suggestions

The possibilities are endless here!  My favorite is to set out a ton of favorite toppings similar to a make-your-own sundae bar.  

1. Ice cream: Scoop some of this warm, easy mug cake recipe into a small bowl.  Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, a drizzle of caramel sauce, and a handful of chocolate chips.  
2. Whipped cream and sauce: Top with whipped cream and a drizzle of homemade blueberry sauce, date caramel, salted caramel pear butter, or boozy banana topping (adults only!) 
3. Crushed yummies: Try adding a crushed version of your favorite ice cream toppings such as pretzel, nuts or candy bars
4. Celebration treats: crushed candy canes in winter, marshmallow peeps in spring and even birthday cake icing are all perfect with this chocolate mug cake type dish.  
5. With a glass of milk: no explanation needed

🔁Substitution ideas

1. Use a food processor instead of a bag to crush Oreos for a finer consistency (I am too lazy for this method - it requires washing the food processor afterwards) 
2. Try oat milk (barista blend is best), almond milk, soy milk, or cashew milk in place of whole milk.  This will change the flavor and consistency some, but will still make for a delicious end result
3. Play around with Oreo flavors.  Vanilla Oreos, Chocolate mint Oreos, and other seasonal Oreo flavors will also make for a delicious cake.  Next time, I plan to try it with Nutter Butter cookies - stay tuned!  

Storing

Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container.  They will stay good for about 3 days.  They can be gently reheated in the microwave or be served cold.  

😉Hints & hacks

1. I always recommend the use of a slow cooker liner. This is, of course, an optional step. I like to purchase my liners in bulk for a less expensive per-piece price.  
2. If you aren't a fan of slow cooker liners, parchment paper can be used to line your slow cooker for this recipe.  
3. In the market for a new slow cooker? I love mine!
4. Don't forget to plug your slow cooker in and turn it on! 😏