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Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Delight in these Cookie Dough Cupcakes featuring fluffy cake topped with creamy frosting and chunks of cookie dough, perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes
  • 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon ½ tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup milk
For the Cookie Dough Filling
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup 1 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tablespoons 2–3 tbsp milk Adjust for desired consistency

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then add the vanilla extract. Mix in the milk gradually to maintain a smooth consistency.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until everything is just combined.
Cookie Dough Filling
  1. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and vanilla extract.
  2. Gradually mix in the flour until combined; then fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Baking
  1. Spoon a small amount of cupcake batter into each liner, then add a dollop of cookie dough on top, followed by additional cupcake batter to cover.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into a cupcake comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cupcakes to cool completely.
Frosting and Decorating
  1. Whip up the frosting by beating the butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add milk to achieve your desired consistency.
  2. Frost each cupcake generously with the vanilla frosting and top with remaining cookie dough for the perfect finishing touch!

Notes

For the best results, sift your flour to prevent clumping and don't overmix the batter to ensure fluffy cupcakes. If the cookie dough filling feels too soft, chill it for 15 minutes before using.