Cookie Dough Cupcakes Recipe

These Cookie Dough Cupcakes combine the best of both worlds: moist chocolate cupcakes topped with a rich cookie dough frosting. This delightful dessert recipe is perfect for any occasion, satisfying your sweet tooth with every bite.

The recipe is easy to follow and allows for customization, making it a great choice for dessert lovers looking to impress their friends and family.

Delicious Cookie Dough Cupcakes

These cupcakes feature a chocolate base filled with a creamy cookie dough frosting made from brown sugar, butter, and chocolate chips. The total preparation and baking time is approximately 1 hour, and this recipe yields 12 cupcakes.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for frosting)
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for frosting)

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 large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, beat together the softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about two-thirds full.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow to cool completely.
Prepare Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and flour, mixing until smooth. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are cool, generously frost each with the cookie dough frosting.
Serve: Enjoy your delicious Cookie Dough Cupcakes!