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Cookie Dough Cupcakes

These irresistible Cookie Dough Cupcakes are the perfect blend of two beloved treats: soft, fluffy cupcakes and gooey, chocolate chip cookie dough.
The cupcakes feature a moist vanilla base, filled with a safe-to-eat cookie dough center, and topped with creamy buttercream frosting.
They're an ideal choice for birthdays, parties, or any occasion that calls for a special sweet treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 Cupcakes
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cupcakes:

  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 ¾ cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk

For the Cookie Dough Filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour heat-treated
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

For the Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cupcake Batter:

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
  • Alternately add flour mixture and milk, mixing until just combined.

Bake the Cupcakes:

  • Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full with batter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Create Safe-to-Eat Cookie Dough Filling:

  • Heat-treat the flour by microwaving it for 1 minute, stirring halfway through.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in vanilla, heat-treated flour, salt, and milk until combined.
  • Fold in mini chocolate chips.

Fill the Cupcakes:

  • Once cooled, use a small knife or cupcake corer to remove the center of each cupcake.
  • Fill each cavity with a spoonful of cookie dough.

Frosting and Decorating:

  • Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Mix in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  • Pipe or spread frosting onto filled cupcakes.
  • Garnish with mini chocolate chips or crumbled cookies if desired.
Keyword Cookie Dough Cupcakes, Cupcakes