Cookie dough lovers can satisfy their sweet tooth with this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes Recipe. This sweet treat combines two classic desserts to become one new favorite!
Whether you’re looking for a new, creative dessert to share with friends or just want to satisfy your sweet tooth at home, this Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes Recipe is the perfect thing.
Everyone loves a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe, so why not turn your favorite cookie into cupcakes?
These easy-to-make cupcakes are sure to please everyone! These small cakes combine two American favorites – chocolate chip cookies and cupcakes, turning them into the best cupcakes!
If you are looking for some more dessert recipes try homemade vanilla cupcakes,
chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes, chocolate cake or edible chocolate chip cookie dough.
How to Make Chocolate Chip cupcakes
Ingredients this Cupcake Recipe Calls For:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- sprinkles
Instructions
Combine the Melted Butter, Brown Sugar, Sugar in a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer.
Add in Egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Beat well on medium-high speed.
In a small bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking soda. Mix in the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the bowl.
Fold in the chocolate chips.
Line muffin tins with paper liners.
Using an ice cream scoop, fill each the cupcake pans 3/4 full of cupcake batter.
Bake cupcakes in a 350 degree preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
For best results, let your cupcakes cool on a wire rack until they are room temperature before frosting.
Use your favorite frosting recipe – chocolate, vanilla, cream cheese frosting or even a good cookie dough frosting will do.
Or melt white chocolate chips and with a piping bag, drizzle the chocolate over each cupcake, top them off with sprinkles, crushed cookies or a mini cookie.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes
Ingredients
- 3/4 cups butter, melted
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350˚. In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar.
- Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla. Beat well.
- Mix in flour, salt, and baking soda until uniform
- Finally, fold in chocolate chips. Scoop dough into a lined cupcake pan.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool.
- Melt white chocolate chips, then drizzle over cupcakes.
- Top your chocolate chip cookie cupcakes off with sprinkles of your choice
- Refrigerate the chocolate chip cookie cupcakes for 30 minutes to allow chocolate to harden.
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Mo
Wednesday 29th of April 2020
Because of the Coronavirus, my workplace is only allowing us to bring in foods that are individually wrapped. I wanted so badly to make cookies, so these were a great alternative. Thank you for sharing <3
momma lew
Thursday 30th of April 2020
I am glad to hear that!
Christina
Monday 13th of May 2019
I love how you combined 2 of my favorite desserts into one delicious recipe!
Sandra Shaffer
Monday 6th of May 2019
Oh boy! What a delicious cupcake. Perfect idea for a party or potluck. The melted chocolate on top looks scrumptious!
Jade
Monday 6th of May 2019
Chocolate chip cookie cupcakes are the best! My kids adore them and are always asking me to make them again!
Sandi
Monday 6th of May 2019
These cupcakes would be so fun for a party. I love the step by step directions!