Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of cookie dough and cupcakes with these delightful Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes. A soft, vanilla cupcake filled with egg-free cookie dough and topped with a creamy frosting – a treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Ingredients
Scale
For the cupcakes:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
For the cookie dough filling (egg-free):
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated, if desired)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (for garnish)
Instructions
- Make the cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined. Fold in mini chocolate chips. Divide batter evenly among liners. Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Make the cookie dough filling: In a small bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix in milk and vanilla, then stir in flour and chocolate chips. Roll into small balls or spoonable portions and chill if needed. Core each cooled cupcake and fill with about 1 teaspoon of cookie dough.
- Make the frosting: Beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla and gradually beat in powdered sugar until fluffy. Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips.
Notes
- You can prepare the cookie dough and frosting ahead of time.
- For extra fun, top each cupcake with a small ball of edible cookie dough.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: ~390 kcal
- Sugar: ~32 g
- Sodium: ~160 mg
- Fat: ~20 g
- Saturated Fat: ~12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~8 g
- Trans Fat: ~0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~50 g
- Fiber: ~1 g
- Protein: ~4 g
- Cholesterol: ~65 mg
