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Cookies Dough Cupcakes Recipe

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Delicious Cookies Dough Cupcakes combine the soft, moist texture of classic cupcakes with the rich flavor of cookie dough frosting and mini chocolate chips, creating a decadent treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cupcakes

  • 1/2 cup butter (one stick)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (light olive oil preferred)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Frosting

  • 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 5 tablespoons whole milk (or more as needed)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cupcake Liners and Oven: Line two muffin pans with 18 cupcake liners. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Beat Butter: In a large bowl or stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 1/2 cup butter until smooth, scraping down the sides to incorporate evenly.
  3. Add Sugars: Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup packed brown sugar to the butter. Beat for at least 90 seconds, scraping sides halfway through for even mixing.
  4. Add Oil: Pour in 1/4 cup vegetable oil and blend well to keep the cupcakes moist.
  5. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in 2 large eggs and 4 teaspoons vanilla extract until fully incorporated, scraping down the bowl as needed.
  6. Add Sour Cream: Mix in 1/2 cup sour cream thoroughly.
  7. Combine Dry Ingredients: Sift together 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder. Gradually add to the wet ingredients and beat for about 60 seconds, scraping sides to ensure complete mixing.
  8. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips gently.
  9. Fill Cupcake Liners: Using a scoop, fill each liner with about 3-4 tablespoons of batter, making sure not to overfill.
  10. Bake Cupcakes: Bake one pan at a time in the center of the oven for 16-20 minutes. A toothpick inserted should come out clean, and edges should be firm but tops not browned. If baking both pans together, rotate halfway through.
  11. Cool Cupcakes: Remove cupcakes from pans within 1-2 minutes using a butter knife to avoid sogginess. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Prepare Frosting Butter: In a clean large bowl or stand mixer, beat 1 cup butter until smooth.
  13. Add Sugar to Frosting: Add 1 cup packed brown sugar and beat well, scraping sides as needed.
  14. Add Remaining Frosting Ingredients: Incorporate 1 cup powdered sugar, 4 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 5 tablespoons milk. Beat until smooth.
  15. Add Flour and Salt: Add 1 cup all-purpose flour and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Optionally, microwave the flour separately to 160°F for safety. Mix until mostly combined.
  16. Add Chocolate Chips to Frosting: Stir in 1 cup mini chocolate chips and continue to beat until the frosting achieves a sticky buttercream-like consistency, adjusting with milk or flour as necessary.
  17. Frost Cupcakes: Using a piping bag fitted with a wide-mouthed frosting tip or the corner of a ziplock bag, pipe the frosting in a swirl atop each cupcake. Alternatively, use an offset spatula to spread evenly. Garnish with extra mini or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  18. Storage: Store cupcakes covered at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate after that to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For safer consumption, consider microwaving the flour used in the frosting until it reaches 160°F to eliminate potential pathogens.
  • Do not overfill cupcake liners to prevent batter overflow during baking.
  • Rotate pans halfway through baking when baking two pans at once for even cooking.
  • Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
  • Adjust milk or flour in frosting to achieve desired consistency; frosting should be sticky but spreadable.

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