Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes Recipe

These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes combine the classic flavors of chocolate chip cookies with the lightness of cupcakes. Perfect for dessert lovers, this recipe features a cookie dough filling and a rich chocolate frosting that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

The recipe is straightforward and ideal for baking enthusiasts looking to impress friends and family with a delightful dessert.

Delicious Cookie Dough Cupcakes

These cupcakes are filled with edible cookie dough and topped with a creamy chocolate frosting, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. The recipe yields about 12 cupcakes and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
1/2 cup cookie dough (edible) for filling
Extra chocolate chips for garnish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter for the frosting until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and heavy cream, mixing until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
Assemble Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are cool, use a small knife to cut a hole in the center of each cupcake. Fill each hole with a spoonful of edible cookie dough.
Frost the Cupcakes: Pipe or spread the chocolate frosting over the top of each cupcake. Garnish with extra chocolate chips if desired.
Serve: Enjoy your Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes as a delightful dessert!