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To make cookie dough cupcakes, you need simple, fun ingredients. The key is to use fresh items. For the cupcakes, you need flour, baking soda, salt, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla, milk, and chocolate chips. These cookie dough cupcake ingredients mix well to create a tasty treat.

Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Dive into the delicious world of cookie dough cupcakes! These fun and flavorful treats combine soft cupcake bases with creamy cookie dough frosting for a delightful dessert everyone will love. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or just satisfying your sweet tooth, this guide provides all the essential ingredients and helpful tips. Get ready to impress with easy substitutions and creative decoration ideas.
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Ingredients
  

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar, packed

½ cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup milk

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

For the Cookie Dough Frosting:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup brown sugar, packed

1 cup all-purpose flour

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup mini chocolate chips

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 medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

      Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

        Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.

          Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.

            Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.

              Fill Cupcake Liners: Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

                Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

                  Prepare Cookie Dough Frosting: In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Add the flour and salt, mixing until well combined. Gradually add the milk and vanilla, mixing until smooth. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.

                    Frost the Cupcakes: Once the cupcakes are completely cooled, generously frost each cupcake with the cookie dough frosting.

                      Decorate: For an extra touch, place a few mini chocolate chips on top of each cupcake to resemble little cookie dough bites.

                        Prep Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour | Servings: 12 cupcakes

                          - Presentation Tips: Arrange the finished cupcakes on a decorative plate or stand. For a playful finish, sprinkle some mini chocolate chips around the base of each cupcake and consider adding a small cookie on top for added flair.