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Cookie Dough Cupcakes Recipe

Cookie Dough Cupcakes Recipe

This Cookie Dough Cupcakes Recipe perfectly combines soft, fluffy cupcakes with creamy, safe-to-eat cookie dough frosting. Featuring rich cake, luscious frosting, and mini chocolate chips, these cupcakes are easy to make and sure to impress at any occasion.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x

Ingredients

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Cupcake Batter

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk

Cookie Dough Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Mix the Cupcake Batter: Cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to wet mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  3. Bake the Cupcakes: Divide batter evenly into cupcake liners, filling about two-thirds full. Bake 18-20 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  4. Make the Edible Cookie Dough Frosting: Beat softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add vanilla extract and salt. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and heavy cream until smooth and pipeable. Fold in mini chocolate chips gently.
  5. Frost and Decorate: Once cupcakes are cool, frost using a piping bag or knife. Optionally, top with extra mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or small cookie dough balls for decoration.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients for best mixing and tender crumb.
  • Do not overmix batter to avoid dense cupcakes.
  • Chill frosting if too soft before decorating.
  • Check cupcakes for doneness a minute or two early to prevent overbaking.
  • Mini chocolate chips distribute evenly and enhance texture without overpowering.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free optional

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

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