Fudge Brownie Cupcakes with Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting

 

That's a mouth full of a title.

Serving: 9-12

 

Fudge Brownie Cupcakes

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract

2 eggs

1/4 tsp salt

1/2 tsp baking powder

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

 

 

 

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line muffin tin with paper cups.

 

Melt butter in the microwave in a large microwave safe bowl. Mix in the sugar until smooth and microwave for about 1 minute. Stir the mixture until smooth again. Whisk in the vanilla and eggs (or stir in with the same spoon if you hate to do dishes). In a separate bowl, mix together the salt, baking powder, cocoa powder, and flour. Slowly add to the wet ingredients and stir until completely combined.

 

 

Fill the muffin tins about 2/3 full. Bake in the prepared muffin tin for about 8-10 minutes (mine took a little under 10 minutes). Allow to cool completely before frosting.

 

 

Cookie Dough Frosting

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temp

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/4 cup flour

1/2 tsp salt

4 Tbsp milk (I used coconut milk, but soy, almond milk or regular would be fine)

1 cup mini chocolate chips

 

 

Cream together the butter and sugar. Add the vanilla and beat well. Stir in the flour and salt until doughy. Stir in the milk and beat until fluffy. Gently fold in chocolate chips. Frost cooled cupcakes and enjoy!

 

 

*The original creator of this recipe recommends serving these cold. I agree! Toss them in the fridge and serve chilled. To see the site for the original recipe at Sally's Baking Addiction click HERE.

 

 

And of course here is picture of my little baking cheerleader. Love this lil' gal!