Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
It’s about time for another cookie dough dessert. My obsession with cookie dough continues with cupcakes. I’m sure my fellow cookie-dough lovers can relate. Today, I give you: Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

There are more than a few folks who have whipped up a version of Cookie Dough Cupcakes. My friend Cheryl has shared a fabulous version using a chocolate chip cupcake for the base. And I’m drooling over the beautiful Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes that my friend Amanda shared too in fancy wrappers and all. This is a cupcake flavor that is simply irresistible to make.

This recipe is for 12 cupcakes. If you want 24, just go ahead and double everything. I went with a chocolate cupcake batter. The batter is whipped up in the blender, a genius idea from Abby Dodge.

Egg-free chocolate chip cookie dough is mixed up, scooped into cookie dough balls and FROZEN. The freezing will help the cookie dough STAY COOKIE DOUGH during the baking process.

If you’d prefer to bake your cookie dough a little bit, let the cookie dough peek out the top of the batter like this. The top of the cookie dough will bake into a cookie-like texture, while the bottom will stay more cookie dough-like. If you’d rather have more of a raw cookie dough in there, poke the dough underneath the batter.

I made mine so they baked up half and half- a little baked cookie on top and doughy underneath.

The frosting is an absolutely amazing-tasting cookie dough frosting!! No kidding. It’s addicting and yummy. I used Tidy Mom’s recipe for the frosting- again, no egg.

And of course you need some mini chocolate chip cookies and mini chips as garnish too.

I tend to get a little out of control with cookie dough, so anything resembling cookie dough is far too dangerous to have around my house. I ate a sample cupcake and then I shared them with Recipe Girl Cookbook photographer Matt and his fabulous team when I visited his studio for the cookbook shoot last week. They had plenty of food lying around from the shoot, but I’m pretty sure they managed to eat these too. These cupcakes are not going to be in the cookbook, but they’re good nonetheless.
If you’re a crazed cookie dough fan like me, you simply must try them.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes
Yield: 1 dozen cupcakes
Prep Time: 45 min + freeze time
Cook Time: 25 min
Ingredients:
COOKIE DOUGH FILLING:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated white sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chipsCUPCAKES:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extractCOOKIE DOUGH FROSTING:
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter
1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extractGARNISH:
additional mini chocolate chips
12 mini Chips Ahoy cookiesDirections:
1. Prepare the cookie dough filling (see *Tips below): In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to stir together the butter, sugars, milk and vanilla. Stir in the dry ingredients and the chocolate chips. Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes, or until the cookie dough is firm. Scoop out dough in 2 tablespoon scoops and place it on a cookie sheet. Freeze until firm, at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare the cupcakes: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a cupcake pan with 12 liners. Place the flour, cocoa, sugar, baking soda and salt in a blender. Blend to combine. Add the water, oil, egg and vanilla. Blend to combine, scraping down the sides as needed a couple of times until all is well mixed. Divide the batter between the 12 cupcake liners. Drop a ball of frozen chocolate chip cookie dough into the center of each cupcake. If you would like the cookie dough to bake up slightly, keep the top visible as pictured in the post. If you'd like to keep the cookie dough somewhat raw, push it to the bottom of the cupcake wrapper, making sure that the batter comes up and over the dough.
3. Bake the cupcakes for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake portion of the cupcake (not tested through the center where the dough is), comes out fairly clean. Cool the cupcakes completely before adding the frosting.
4. Prepare the frosting: In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to combine the butter and sugars until smooth and creamy. Mix in the flour, milk and vanilla and continue to mix until all is well combined.
5. Assemble: Frost cupcakes with a knife or scoop the frosting into a piping bag and pipe it on decoratively. Sprinkle mini chips on top and garnish with a small chocolate chip cookie.
Tips:
*You don't necessarily have to melt the butter and refrigerate the dough before scooping. The melted butter just helps the sugar dissolve a bit more so you don't have that grainy texture in the cookie dough. It is necessary to freeze it though.
Source: RecipeGirl.com (cupcakes from this recipe, frosting adapted barely from TidyMom)


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Anne Pedersen — April 9, 2012 @ 3:13 AM
OMG whats up with all the sweets – I thought you were on a diet?
I’d love to see healther food
Thanks for a great blog,
Anne
Lori Lange replied: — April 9th, 2012 @ 6:00 AM
Sorry about that… what I share on the blog doesn’t always reflect what I’m eating in real life… though I do admit to eating one of these cupcakes!
TidyMom — April 9, 2012 @ 4:08 AM
Lori I love the idea of making these with a chocolate cupcake!!
The ones I made were a HUGE hit, my family mentions them often……actually beg for me to make them again.
You’re look delicious! I love see the shot of you decorating them too!!
Katrina — April 9, 2012 @ 4:48 AM
These sound simply lovely! Yummy!
Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. — April 9, 2012 @ 5:20 AM
These look amazing! Hope you are well and to see you soon!
Blog is the New black — April 9, 2012 @ 5:28 AM
I’ve made these before and they are TDF!
Jenny Flake — April 9, 2012 @ 5:33 AM
Yah, I’m salivating at 5:30am for one of these, lol! They look delish! xoxo
Cookbook Queen — April 9, 2012 @ 6:09 AM
I’d LOVE one of these for breakfast. Or two. I’m going to think about these ALL MORNING!! They look great, Lori
Christina @ This Woman Cooks! — April 9, 2012 @ 6:13 AM
I adore them and can’t wait to make them!
Living The Sweet Life — April 9, 2012 @ 6:16 AM
Is it terrible that I haven’t even had breakfast yet, but I’d LOVE to sink my teeth into one of these? They look SOOO delicious
Maria — April 9, 2012 @ 6:23 AM
My kind of cupcake:)
Amy @ The Blond Cook — April 9, 2012 @ 6:24 AM
Once again; no breakfast reading this…..LOL.
These cupcakes look insanely mouth watering and I must try them asap. Your photography inspires me also ~ great photographs!
Mimi — April 9, 2012 @ 6:45 AM
What recipe did you use for the cookie dough balls?
Lori Lange replied: — April 9th, 2012 @ 6:49 AM
Yeah, it helps if I actually include the recipe. Whoops- just added the code. Thanks
Ben — April 9, 2012 @ 6:55 AM
Oh those are beautiful!
Tracey — April 9, 2012 @ 6:56 AM
Love these Lori! I could live on cookie dough
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers — April 9, 2012 @ 7:14 AM
Oh my Gosh! I just want to make them because they look like fun!! Gorgeous!!!
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh — April 9, 2012 @ 7:18 AM
Definitely making these. I fear the frosting may never make it to the cupcakes!
Lauren — April 9, 2012 @ 7:20 AM
I just died. OMG.
Kathy - Panini Happy — April 9, 2012 @ 7:53 AM
Definitely a cupcake for cookie dough lovers (of which I am one!). I’m especially intrigued by this cookie dough frosting…
shelly (cookies and cups) — April 9, 2012 @ 8:09 AM
Oh mah gah. This made my monday!
Cassie — April 9, 2012 @ 8:15 AM
I am mesmerized by the swirls of cookie dough frosting, Lori. That is my dream frosting!
Resh — April 9, 2012 @ 8:46 AM
oh wow…..lovely cuppies and awesome clicks
…will give it a try soon
Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids — April 9, 2012 @ 8:53 AM
Well, I am kind of speechless. These cupcakes combine some of my most favorite dessert obsessions. Wow. Yummy!
Reem | Simply Reem — April 9, 2012 @ 10:38 AM
Deliciousness!!!
These cupcakes are making me weak in my knees…. I am really swooning over those gorgeous swirls of luscious frosting….
Yumm.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet — April 9, 2012 @ 10:40 AM
Absolutely need that cookie dough frosting in my life!
Annamaria at Bakewell Junction — April 9, 2012 @ 10:41 AM
These look great! I can’t wait to try them and see the reactions I get when I give them away. Thanks so much.
sally @ sally's baking addiction — April 9, 2012 @ 11:53 AM
Lori, these cupcakes look fantastic! cookie dough IN cupcakes? genius. Question- which tip did you use for that frosting? i’ve never seen a more perfectly frosted cupcake!
Lori Lange replied: — April 16th, 2012 @ 2:09 PM
I’m not sure- big tip and standard swirl!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious — April 9, 2012 @ 12:26 PM
Oh my – cookie dough balls sitting in the middle of a chocolate cupcake? Yes, please!
Vanessa — April 9, 2012 @ 5:08 PM
Wow – these look so good! I I wish I had some of these at my house right now!
Melissa M — April 9, 2012 @ 5:32 PM
Whoa. I’m in love.
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts — April 9, 2012 @ 6:06 PM
Ah-Mazing!! I am a such a sucker for cookie dough. These cupcakes are so cute, and sound wonderful!
Melissa (MelissaLikesToEat) — April 9, 2012 @ 6:15 PM
Crazed cookie dough fan here!! I will add these to my must-make list!
Chris — April 9, 2012 @ 7:16 PM
My son is begging me to make your cupcakes – seeing that it’s just the two of us this week, we will be doing just that! Yum!
Johanna — April 9, 2012 @ 8:00 PM
Hi Lori! this cupcake recipe looks so good! I don’t think anyone would be able to read this post and not try this recipe…Thankyou, Johanna.
Tanya — April 10, 2012 @ 3:48 AM
I have alway seen cookie dough cupcakes with a vanilla or yellow cake base. I the contrast the chocolate gives. . I will add this to my to try list. Thank you.
Sarah Caron — April 10, 2012 @ 8:49 AM
Cookie. Dough. Cupcakes. ?!? Are you trying to kill me? These sound absolutely incredible. Great idea!
Jessica @ Portuguese Girl Cooks — April 10, 2012 @ 12:41 PM
I want to RUN to the kitchen right now and make these, they look sooooo good! Beautiful pics!
Noble Pig - Cathy — April 10, 2012 @ 2:12 PM
These look great. Love that giant cookie dough ball!
Barbie — April 12, 2012 @ 1:25 PM
I made these a few days ago and all I can say is… Amazing!
They were divine and sinful at the same time!
Thank you, Lori!
E — April 13, 2012 @ 11:32 PM
These cupcakes we’re fabulous! They look so good with the garnishes, and tasted amazing too!
Thanks for sharing!
Blair — April 16, 2012 @ 12:12 PM
Quick question- I am making these tonight…but my friend does NOT have a blender…can we make the batter for the cupcakes by mixing by hand/hand mixer??
Lori Lange replied: — April 16th, 2012 @ 2:22 PM
Yes, I’m sure that would be fine!
Kristen — April 17, 2012 @ 1:42 PM
These look soooo good, Lori!
Haley — April 18, 2012 @ 1:20 PM
Can you make these with already prepared cookie dough from the store? Trying to simplify. They look so yummy!
Lori Lange replied: — April 19th, 2012 @ 4:32 PM
I haven’t tried it that way, but the dough from the store will have egg in it. Don’t use the dough from the store unless you’re comfortable eating raw dough with egg in it.
the urban baker — April 18, 2012 @ 4:28 PM
wow, Lori, these are gorgeous. And I can only imagine what they are going to taste like. Cannot wait for the book – so excited for you!
Sal — April 20, 2012 @ 2:05 PM
These are absolutely delicious! Tried them for the first time the other day, and everyone I shared them with fell in love with them. So much so that I had to reveal where I got the recipe from and send them a link to this page. Only just recently discovered your website and I LOVE it! Will definitely be trying out lots more of your yummy recipes. Thank you!!
Lori Lange replied: — April 20th, 2012 @ 4:44 PM
You’re welcome!
Taneesha — April 23, 2012 @ 2:33 PM
OMG! Where have these been all my life? I only recently discovered the deliciousness of hiding things in cupcakes, the weekend can’t come fast enough so I can try these ones out!
Francesca — May 8, 2012 @ 4:35 AM
thank you Lori. Your cupcakes look lovely. Hope you enjoyed x
Taneesha — May 11, 2012 @ 12:40 AM
I finally made these and took them into work! Holy moly there was almost a stampede to get one! So delicous…glad I left one at home to enjoy that night!
Marie V. — May 13, 2012 @ 4:34 AM
It looks like you made mini cupcakes. I am going to make these for my sons birthday, but want to make regular size cupcakes about (24-30) If that is correct, What size (approximately) should I make the cookie dough balls? Can I make the cookie dough a few days ahead and refrigerate in an air tight container? I am so excited to make these!!!!
Lori Lange replied: — May 14th, 2012 @ 10:11 AM
Nope- they are regular-sized cupcakes! I think making the cookie dough a little bit ahead of time would be just fine.
Amanda — May 15, 2012 @ 7:22 AM
Do you think using boxed cake mix would work for the cupcakes, as I’m pressed for time any time savers would help!
Lori Lange replied: — May 16th, 2012 @ 9:28 PM
I think that would probably work out just fine.
Allison — May 17, 2012 @ 11:18 AM
I made these this morning. They are super yummy. My frosting though was a bit gritty, must have been from the brown sugar. Was yours like that?
Thanks for the great recipe!
Lori Lange replied: — May 17th, 2012 @ 11:20 AM
Yeah, slightly. It’s “cookie dough” – ish so it’s going to have that texture somewhat.
Zinat — May 28, 2012 @ 3:54 PM
Is it ok if i freeze the cookie dough over night?
Lori Lange replied: — May 29th, 2012 @ 6:54 AM
Should be… just make sure that it’s wrapped well in the freezer so it doesn’t dry out.
Lesley — June 8, 2012 @ 6:54 PM
Have you made them, iced them & frozen them for a few days? When I make cupcakes with candy bar in them or cookies , it is fine , but just had to ask :0) Sounds scrumptious!
Lori Lange replied: — June 10th, 2012 @ 7:12 PM
I didn’t try freezing the cupcakes.
LindZ — June 10, 2012 @ 6:59 AM
These are the cupcakes best ever. They are time consuming but tase great I always double the recipe.
Mimi — June 14, 2012 @ 9:50 PM
Do you have to refrigerate these cupcakes because the frosting has milk in it, or no?
Andrea — June 26, 2012 @ 10:13 AM
These cupcakes were amazing!! but the frosting was very appealing
elizabeth — July 6, 2012 @ 12:30 PM
Will these cupcakes keep well?
Lori Lange replied: — July 8th, 2012 @ 3:51 AM
I’d say they’re best eaten within a couple of days of being made.
jess — July 10, 2012 @ 10:17 AM
Hi! Im using this recipe just for the chocolate cupcskes. Im always nervous about doubling a recipe. Have you doubled the cupcake part of the recipe with good results?
Thanks!
Lori Lange replied: — July 11th, 2012 @ 10:18 AM
I’ve only made this recipe as written!
Amanda Williams — July 29, 2012 @ 5:16 PM
Help! I followed frosting steps, and it is very thin! Not at all like frosting should be. I retraced everything, made it again, and same consistency. Should I let it stand for a bit?
Lori Lange replied: — July 30th, 2012 @ 10:06 AM
What sort of consistency did you end up with? It should be a soft cookie dough consistency as you see in the photos!
Olivia — August 5, 2012 @ 10:47 AM
I absolutely love this recipe, I have used it twice and each time the cupcakes have come out fabulously! just make sure you don’t stray to far from the directions because it could go wrong quickly
Katie Mackin — August 13, 2012 @ 9:53 PM
Hi… I just made these this weekend, and they were delicious!!
Is there any suggestions you may have to get the cookie dough frosting to come out smoother? The frosting I made came out with a very “grainy” texture.
Lori Lange replied: — August 14th, 2012 @ 8:22 AM
Well, it’s cookie dough… so it’s going to have a bit of that grainy texture. Not sure how to avoid…
christa — August 21, 2012 @ 5:03 PM
Hey Lori, I made the frosting as directed but it is VERY runny. So I tried it again but some results. PLEASE help I have to deliver these cupcakes tomorrow afternoon.
Lori Lange replied: — August 21st, 2012 @ 5:06 PM
How is it runny? The only liquid you used was 1 1/2 tablespoons of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla, right? It should be thick as pictured. Did you use butter? You didn’t melt it, did you? I don’t know how to help. Maybe just start with no milk and add it as needed?
christa — August 21, 2012 @ 6:40 PM
It was too runny to put on a cupcake. My butter was at room temp. but I tried again with unsalted butter (Land O Lakes) and had a much better consistency but not the same taste. I think my butter was the issue but I sure do love the flavor the other butter gives it. I ended up using my buttercream recipe and adding some dark brown sugar and mini chocolate chips, it had a much better consistency and was almost the same flavor. I’m going to try another type of butter to see if that makes a difference but I do love the recipe and can’t wait to get it just right.
Thanks for your quick response!! I can’ t wait to try some of your other recipes!
Lori Lange replied: — August 21st, 2012 @ 6:43 PM
That’s so strange! I just usually use the generic butter at my market. It was definitely not runny!
Micaela — August 31, 2012 @ 3:28 AM
Hi Lori! I stumbled across your website a few days ago and there are SO many recipes I cannot wait to try out! They all look so amazing, and this recipe especially caught my eye! I made them this afternoon and my god, they are just to die for! I had so much fun baking them and will make sure everybody knows where I got the recipe from. This is definitely one of my favourite websites now
Lori Lange replied: — August 31st, 2012 @ 9:55 AM
awesome- thanks!
joanne — September 5, 2012 @ 9:28 AM
thanks for this recipe. i tried this today and they turned out great! my cookie dough turned a bit too wet so i added flour and sugar. picture found here! thanks for sharing!
http://instagr.am/p/PMj3VYwupi/
Lauren — September 6, 2012 @ 9:42 AM
I just made these for my friend’s birthday and they are absolutely delicious! Rave reviews
Magen — September 19, 2012 @ 8:09 PM
In the midst of making these and am so confused! Two tablespoon scoops of dough seem huge! And I’m finding that I need way less batter because the weight of the frozen dough is making the batter level higher. Any ideas?
Lori Lange replied: — September 19th, 2012 @ 8:12 PM
Scoop out an amount that will work for you! You can see from my photos that the batter level came up pretty darn high after I dropped the frozen dough in there!
KatiesKupKakes — September 25, 2012 @ 8:02 PM
I just made these. The chocolate cupcake is moist and flavorful. The frosting is a bit too grainy for my taste. So next time, I will run the brown sugar through my grinder. Nonetheless, it tasted fantastic and everyone loved them. Will be making them again for sure.
Chloe — October 16, 2012 @ 12:15 AM
Just wanting to make these and wondering-you could make the cookie dough a day or two before and freeze it for that long, right?
Lori Lange replied: — October 16th, 2012 @ 1:18 PM
should be fine, but I haven’t done it so I can’t say for sure.
Chan — October 19, 2012 @ 5:47 PM
Can I substitute the chocolate chip with white chocolate chip? (:
Lori Lange replied: — October 21st, 2012 @ 9:47 PM
sure- personal preference.
Karen Nazario — November 4, 2012 @ 2:18 PM
Wow this looks extremely delicious and the appearance of it is truly beautiful as well. I’m looking for a recipe to use as a project for one of my classes and I believe I finally found it. Thank you so much Lori.
Victoria — November 7, 2012 @ 12:05 AM
Made these last night and iced them today. They taste so good. Picture is here:http://instagr.am/p/Rtl4Hkx9ee/
Lori Lange replied: — November 7th, 2012 @ 5:33 AM
You made them in coffee cups? So cute!
Brigid — November 18, 2012 @ 9:37 AM
The cupcake was delicious. But instead of a cookie dough frosting I used a Ganache which gave it a very sophisticated taste.
Linda — November 21, 2012 @ 1:33 PM
Do the finished cupcakes need to be refrigerated because of the raw cookie dough? Can’t wait to make these, they sound delicious!!!!
Lori Lange replied: — November 22nd, 2012 @ 3:51 AM
There is no egg in the dough, but I’d keep them in a covered container and refrigerate them anyways.
Veronika — November 30, 2012 @ 12:33 PM
They came out great
Deanna — December 5, 2012 @ 10:21 AM
Hi Lori! Love love these cupcakes! Can’t wait to try them! I have a request from a neighbor to make “Cherry” chocolate chip cake pops. Do you think adding a cherry flavoring to this recipe will be ok? I will prepare your cupcake recipe but then add the cherry flavor, crumble the cake finely and then blend your frosting recipe. Hmmmmnnnn…I sure hope it will work! I know that Cherry Chocolate Chip sure sounds good…I just hope the combination of the cherry flavor in the cake with your icing will work. I could just add a chocolate frosting and add mini chocolate chips into the cake pops, but I really want to get a good chocolate chip cookie flavor…which your frosting sounds incredible! Thanks!
Lori Lange replied: — December 5th, 2012 @ 12:09 PM
oh sheesh, I have no idea! It sounds good… but I guess you’ve got to try it! Let me know if it works out!
Lauren — December 6, 2012 @ 8:19 PM
Can you freeze these for use at a later date? I have made these before and they were to die for! I have a party in 2 weeks and was wondering if you had ever tried freezing the cupcake. I know you can freeze other unfrosted cupcakes and they do fine, just didn’t know if these with the cookie dough could be?? Thanks
Lori Lange replied: — December 6th, 2012 @ 9:29 PM
I haven’t done so, so I’m not sure.
Satang — December 15, 2012 @ 9:31 PM
I tried this recipe, everything turned out perfect accept the frsting, it was too sweet
Amber — December 17, 2012 @ 3:18 PM
I loved loved this recipe. I’ve already made it twice. I do have a question. I have a lot of frosing left over, how long will the frosing keep?
Lori Lange replied: — December 17th, 2012 @ 7:53 PM
a week, maybe?
Kalli — December 19, 2012 @ 7:23 AM
How do you keep the centers from dropping?!
Lori Lange replied: — December 20th, 2012 @ 5:37 AM
Make sure they’re frozen- and not too large!
Gina — December 31, 2012 @ 6:21 AM
Just made this frosting for our cupcakes for tonight’s desert. I do not think it tastes anything like cookie dough a little too sweet for me but the kids will love it and I really like the consistency. Tastes more like a sweeter version of buttercream to me.
Sarah — January 2, 2013 @ 3:16 PM
Ok, I’ve never made cupcakes before and ran acrossed these and HAD to try. I LOVE these with a passion. My blood sugars are now skyrocketing, but it’s definatly worth it. My kids didn’t want to try them when I told them what I was going to make. (Weird, I know), so after naps I offered them both one. And then they wanted more… And more…. I was glad I made a double batch! THANK YOU!
Aymen — January 5, 2013 @ 3:58 AM
Hello! I tried these.. But there was a problem, the cookie dough filling somehow melted in the cupcake!!!! The cupcakes were fine though but can u tell me what caused the problem?
Lori Lange replied: — January 5th, 2013 @ 6:52 AM
Was it frozen when you baked it? Mine didn’t melt, so I’m not sure…
miriam — January 27, 2013 @ 5:48 PM
So I just got done making these & the cupcake part was fine, but the cookie dough filling was salty. I’m not sure why this happened…any ideas why?
Lori Lange replied: — January 28th, 2013 @ 1:43 PM
Did you use salted butter? The only salt added is 1/8 tsp., so not sure why it would be salty!