Cookie Dough Frosting for Cupcakes Recipe
Introduction
Cookie Dough Frosting is a delightful treat that combines the creamy richness of classic frosting with the nostalgic flavor of cookie dough. Perfect for cupcakes, this frosting adds a fun and indulgent twist to your favorite baked goods.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 12 cupcakes (any flavor you prefer)
Instructions
- Step 1: Add the butter and cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Step 2: Add the powdered sugar, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Continue mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Stir the mini chocolate chips into the frosting by hand to evenly distribute them.
- Step 4: Use a large cookie scoop to generously frost each cupcake with the cookie dough frosting. For less frosting, use a medium cookie scoop or spread the frosting with a butter knife.
- Step 5: Place the frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to allow the frosting to firm up and thicken.
Tips & Variations
- For a softer frosting, let the cupcakes come to room temperature before serving after chilling.
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or espresso powder to the frosting for a flavor twist.
- Use white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips instead of mini chocolate chips for different variations.
- To make the frosting dairy-free, substitute butter and cream cheese with plant-based alternatives.
Storage
Store frosted cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Before serving, allow the cupcakes to sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes to soften the frosting. Leftover frosting can be kept in the refrigerator for up to a week and beaten again before use.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I make this frosting ahead of time?
Yes, you can prepare the frosting up to a week in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Just bring it back to room temperature and re-whip before frosting your cupcakes.
Is this frosting safe to eat raw?
This frosting contains no raw eggs, making it safe to eat raw. However, ensure your ingredients, especially the cream cheese and butter, are fresh and stored properly.
PrintCookie Dough Frosting for Cupcakes Recipe
This Cookie Dough Frosting recipe combines the rich, creamy texture of butter and cream cheese with the sweet flavors of brown and powdered sugar, enhanced by vanilla extract and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for generously frosting cupcakes, this frosting mimics the taste of edible cookie dough and is chilled to achieve a firm, luscious consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Frosting
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 12 cupcakes (any flavor you prefer)
Instructions
- Beat butter and cream cheese: Add the butter and cream cheese to a mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain to create a silky frosting base.
- Add sugars and flavorings: Incorporate the powdered sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt into the bowl and continue mixing until the frosting is smooth and creamy with no graininess, combining flavors evenly.
- Mix in chocolate chips: Gently stir the mini chocolate chips into the frosting by hand to evenly distribute the chocolate pieces without breaking them.
- Frost cupcakes: Use a large cookie scoop to dollop generous amounts of frosting onto each cupcake. For less frosting, use a medium cookie scoop or simply spread it with a butter knife to your preferred thickness.
- Chill frosting: Place the frosted cupcakes in the fridge for 1-2 hours to allow the frosting to firm up, giving it a thicker, more manageable texture that complements the cupcakes perfectly.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature to achieve a smooth frosting texture.
- For a softer frosting, reduce chilling time.
- Use mini chocolate chips to prevent them from sinking into the frosting.
- Store frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator if not serving immediately, but bring to room temperature before eating for the best flavor.
- This frosting can also be used as a dip or spread for other desserts.
Keywords: cookie dough frosting, cream cheese frosting, cupcake frosting, chocolate chip frosting, no bake frosting
