Cookie Dough Cupcakes combine two dessert favorites—cupcakes and cookie dough—into one irresistibly fun treat. These soft and fluffy cupcakes are filled with edible cookie dough and topped with a rich cookie dough frosting, making every bite a surprise of sweet, buttery goodness. Perfect for birthday parties, bake sales, or anytime you want to impress with something unique, these cupcakes are a guaranteed hit for both kids and adults.

What Makes These Cupcakes Special?

The magic is all in the center. Each cupcake hides a ball of edible cookie dough inside, giving you that classic cookie flavor and texture alongside the moist crumb of a cupcake. The frosting is also cookie dough-inspired—sweet, creamy, and dotted with mini chocolate chips. These cupcakes bring a playful twist to traditional baking and are just as fun to make as they are to eat.

Cooking Time

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 18–20 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cupcakes

Ingredients

For the Cupcakes:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk

For the Edible Cookie Dough Filling:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
2 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup all-purpose flour (heat-treated)
½ cup mini chocolate chips

For the Frosting:

½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tbsp milk (adjust as needed)
¼ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Make the Edible Cookie Dough

In a small bowl, microwave the flour for 1–2 minutes to heat-treat it (to make it safe to eat raw). Let it cool.

In a medium bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the milk and vanilla extract. Mix in the cooled flour until a soft dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.

Roll the dough into 12 small balls and place them in the freezer while you prepare the cupcakes.

2. Bake the Cupcakes

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.

In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in the vanilla.

Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry. Mix until just combined.

Fill each cupcake liner about two-thirds full. Place a frozen cookie dough ball into the center of each batter-filled liner, pressing it down gently.

Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the cupcakes are golden and a toothpick inserted off-center comes out clean. Cool completely.

3. Make the Frosting

Cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla, then gradually mix in powdered sugar.

Add milk one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.

Frost the cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or spread with a spatula.

Variations

Peanut Butter Twist: Use peanut butter chips in the dough or add a spoonful of peanut butter to the frosting.
Double Chocolate: Use chocolate cupcakes instead of vanilla for a deeper flavor.
Birthday Style: Mix sprinkles into the dough and frosting for a funfetti version.
Salted Caramel: Drizzle with caramel sauce and a pinch of sea salt for extra decadence.

Equipment You’ll Need

Muffin tin with liners
Mixing bowls
Hand or stand mixer
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula
Piping bag (optional)
Cooling rack

Nutritional Information (Approx. Per Cupcake)

Calories: ~370
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fat: 20g
Protein: 3g
Sugar: 30g

Storage Tips

Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Refrigerator: Keeps fresh for up to 5 days; allow to come to room temperature before serving.
Freezing: Freeze unfrosted cupcakes and cookie dough balls separately for up to 2 months.

My Cooking Experience

These cupcakes always get a wow reaction, especially when people discover the cookie dough inside. I first made them for a friend’s birthday, and they were gone in minutes. The balance of soft cake, creamy frosting, and gooey dough center is everything a dessert lover dreams of. It’s a fun, interactive baking project and a great way to get kids excited about baking too.

Conclusion

Cookie Dough Cupcakes are a dessert mashup done right. They’re fun to make, fun to eat, and the kind of treat that gets people talking. Whether for a party or just a creative baking day, these cupcakes deliver on flavor, texture, and a touch of nostalgia. One bite, and you’ll be hooked.

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