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Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Delightful cupcakes stuffed with creamy edible cookie dough, topped with a rich cookie dough frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • ½ cup rainbow sprinkles
  • 1 cup edible cookie dough
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Additional rainbow sprinkles for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
  3. Whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  5. Add eggs individually, mixing well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. Slowly add the dry mixture into the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
  7. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles gently using a spatula.
  8. Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ full.
  9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  10. Let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  11. Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy for the frosting.
  12. Add powdered sugar gradually and mix until fluffy, then fold in the edible cookie dough and extra vanilla.
  13. Pipe the frosting onto each cooled cupcake and top with additional sprinkles.

Notes

These cupcakes are perfect for sharing at parties and will evoke sweet childhood memories!

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