Description
Delight in these moist and fluffy Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes, combining classic vanilla cupcake flavors with a rich, creamy chocolate chip frosting reminiscent of cookie dough. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking a fun and delicious treat that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
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Cupcake Batter
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Frosting
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, plus extra for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set it aside.
- Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry mix. Stir gently until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep cupcakes tender.
- Bake the cupcakes: Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full with the prepared batter. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow cupcakes to cool completely in the tin before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy and smooth. Add vanilla extract and milk, mixing well to incorporate. Gradually stir in powdered sugar until the frosting is fluffy and smooth. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Frost the cupcakes: Using a spatula or piping bag, frost the cooled cupcakes evenly with the chocolate chip frosting. Top each cupcake with additional mini chocolate chips for extra flavor and decoration.
- Serve and enjoy: Present your cupcakes on a serving platter and enjoy these decadent treats with friends and family.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened for easy creaming and smooth frosting.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid dense cupcakes.
- Use room temperature eggs to achieve better batter consistency.
- Feel free to substitute mini chocolate chips with regular size, just adjust quantity as preferred.
- Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Allow cupcakes to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting the frosting.
