Cookie Dough Frosting for Cupcakes Recipe
This Cookie Dough Frosting is a creamy, sweet, and decadent topping perfect for cupcakes or cakes. Made with butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar, dark brown sugar, vanilla, and mini chocolate chips, it combines the rich flavors of cookie dough with a smooth frosting texture. Chilling the frosted cupcakes gives the frosting a thicker, more authentic cookie dough consistency, making it a delightful treat for dessert lovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 cupcakes frosted 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Frosting 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
Additional Ingredients
- 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 there are no lumps and the mixture is well combined.
- Add Sugars, Vanilla, and Salt: Gradually add the powdered sugar, dark brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Continue mixing with the electric mixer until the frosting is smooth, creamy, and fluffy.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Using a spatula, gently stir the mini chocolate chips into the frosting by hand to evenly distribute them without breaking up the chips.
- Decorate Cupcakes: Using a large cookie scoop, scoop the frosting onto each cupcake generously for a thick layer of frosting. For less frosting, use a medium scoop or spread the frosting with a butter knife evenly over the cupcake tops.
- Chill Frosted Cupcakes: Place the frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours to allow the frosting to firm up. This chilling step enhances the frosting’s texture to resemble thick cookie dough.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are softened to room temperature for easier mixing and smoother frosting.
- You can use mini white or semi-sweet chocolate chips as alternatives to dark chocolate chips if preferred.
- Store leftover frosted cupcakes in the refrigerator to keep the frosting firm and fresh.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute cream cheese and butter with vegan alternatives.
- Allow cupcakes to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor.
Keywords: cookie dough frosting, cupcake frosting, cream cheese frosting, chocolate chip frosting, no-bake frosting
