Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Why decide between a cupcake and a cookie when you can have both?! Introducing your new favorite dessert – Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes! A super simple cupcake that’s made in one one bowl, infused with vanilla, and loaded with chocolate chip cookie crumbs. Though, the goodness doesn’t stop there! After baking, these delicious cupcakes are finished with the creamiest, lightest, and dreamy cream cheese frosting. Every bite is tender, perfectly sweet, moist, with just the right amount of creaminess from the frosting. It tastes just like your favorite chocolate chip cookie dunked in a glass of milk! SO. GOOD.

About The Recipe

I feel like everyone has faced this dilemma once in their life. Cookies or cupcakes? Whether it’s been for a party, holiday’s, or casual baking…sometimes, you just can’t decide. At least, this is how my mom and I felt this weekend!

After sharing our Lavender Shortbread Cookies last week, we were in the mood to bake a new batch of cookies. Something fun, delicious, but also timeless.

But, we also felt like we should make some cupcakes, as it’s been almost a month since we shared our last one!

This was our dilemma. Both ideas were something we wanted to make, but we just couldn’t make up our minds on which sounded more appealing.

Which is how we arrived here! I’m not sure if it was me or my mom that came up with the idea. All we knew is that we just HAD to try it. So, a quick trip to the store and a batch of cupcakes later, we had our test.

It was love at first bite!

The cupcakes are sweet, tender, with little chunks of chocolate, and hinted throughout with chocolate chip cookie flavor. Though, I have to admit, these cupcakes are nothing without the decadent frosting on top!

We originally talked about buttercream, as that’s easy and classic. But, it felt too heavy for this recipe. We switched ideas towards a whipped cream, but the flavor was just too subtle against the cupcake.

Suddenly, it finally hit us! Cream. Cheese. Frosting.

Though, not any ordinary cream cheese frosting. Our No-Fail Cream Cheese Frosting!

Why is it so special? Well, it combines whipped cream to stabilize the cream cheese frosting, while also adding a lightness to the frosting.

All together, it creates a cupcake that tastes like a chocolate chip cookie dunked in a glass of milk. Seriously. You gotta try them!

Reasons You Will Love These Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes

• Soft, tender, and melt in your mouth delicious.
• The cupcakes are made in only one bowl!
• Frosted the most luscious cream cheese frosting EVER.
• Tastes just like a chocolate chip cookie!
• Perfect to bake any time of year, but especially when you’re craving a cookie AND a cupcake.
• A real crowd pleaser.

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Bowl
• Whisk
• Large Cookie Scoop
• Muffin Pan
• Cupcake Papers
• Cake Tester
• Stand Mixer
• Piping Bags
• Piping Tips

Ingredients

Full ingredient amounts and instructions can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

For The Cupcakes:

• All-Purpose Flour – No need for any cake flour in this recipe! Using regular all-purpose flour creates the perfect crumb for these cupcakes.
• Ground Chocolate Chip Cookies – It’s essential to use crunchy chocolate chip cookies for this recipe! You can either make your own or buy some at the store.
• Granulated Sugar – Adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
• Baking Powder – Provides rise to these cupcakes to give them the perfect height and domed shape.
• Salt – Cuts the sweetness and helps enhance the flavor.
• Whole Milk – Milk adds extra protein and fat to give these cupcakes the perfect structure.
• Large Eggs – Remember to set your eggs out ahead of time to allow them to come to room temperature.
• Vegetable Oil – Keeps the cupcakes moist and tender!
• Vanilla Extract – Adds a sweet undertone to these cupcakes.

For The Frosting:

• Heavy Cream – This is our secret to our no-fail cream cheese frosting! Using whipped cream helps keep the frosting stabilized and less likely to melt.
• Cream Cheese – Makes this frosting irresistibly rich and tangy!
• Salt – Cuts the sweetness slightly.
• Powdered Sugar – Gives this frosting the perfect amount of sweetness, while also making it the perfect consistency.
• Vanilla Extract – Just a splash to give this frosting the best-ever flavor!

How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes

Step 1: Prepare batter

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cookie crumbs, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

Add milk, eggs, oil, and vanilla. Whisk together until smooth.

Step 2: Bake

Use a 3 Tablespoon cookie scoop to portion batter into prepared pan, or fill muffin cups ¾ full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until done.

Step 3: Make frosting

With a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip cream to stiff peaks.

Add cream cheese, one piece at a time. Beat until smooth.

Add powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy.

Step 5: Frost cupcakes

Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled cupcakes.

– FAQ’S & Troubleshooting –

What’s the best cookie to use?

For this recipe, you will need crunchy cookies! Store-bought snack chocolate chip cookies are the best. You can use whatever your favorite brand is!

How should I grind the cookies?

There are two ways to grind the cookies. You can either place them in a food processor and process until fine crumbs OR you can place them in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin.

How much batter should I put for each cupcake?

Fill each cupcake liner about ⅔ – ¾ full. I like to use a large cookie scoop (about 3 Tablespoons) to help me get each cupcake the same size!

Whats the best way to get tall and domed cupcakes?

If you want the tallest cupcakes possible, there’s actually trick to this! Instead of filling all of the cavities in your muffin pan, only fill every other one. This allows for heat to evenly distribute and move around the cupcakes, allowing for better rise.

Why is my frosting lumpy?

Well, this is usaually caused by one of two things! The cream cheese might’ve not been incorporated well or the powdered sugar wasn’t sifted and had lumps in it. A few minutes on high in the mixer should fix this problem!

Why is my frosting runny?

The cream cheese or milk might’ve been too warm. Make sure to keep all your ingredients cold!

Decorating Ideas

With these cupcakes, there are a couple of different ways to decorate them to make them really stand out!

• Mini Chocolate Chip Cookies – Got cookies leftover? Place them in the frosting for a cute (and tasty!) addition.
• Cookie Crumbs – Sprinkling cookie crumbs on top of the frosting also makes a really cute decoration!
• Mini Chocolate Chips – Want extra chocolate? Try sprinkling the frosting with some mini chips.
• Drizzle Caramel or Chocolate – Yep! Adding a drizzle of caramel sauce or chocolate sauce can not only add flavor, but also makes for a delicious decoration.

How To Store

If you have cupcakes leftover, the best way is to definitely refrigerate them! If placed in a lidded and airtight container, the cupcakes should last up to a week. You can also freeze these cupcakes for up to 1 month!

Looking for more recipes like this? Here are a few you may like:

Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies

Expert Tips

• Make sure that you have crunchy cookies for this recipe! If the cookies are soft and chewy, they will not work.
• You can grind the cookies with a food processor or by placing them in a zip-top bag and using a rolling pin to crush them!
• Be careful to not over-mix the batter.
• We recommend using a large cookie scoop to ensure that each cupcake is equal in size and not over-filled or under-filled.
• If you’re unsure the cupcakes are baked, you can use a cake tester or tooth pick. If it comes clean, the cupcake is baked through!
• Let the cupcakes cool COMPLETELY before filling and frosting them.
• Depending on how you decorate these cupcakes, you may need more or less frosting.
• Make sure your heavy cream is COLD before use.
• Sift the powdered sugar to help ensure there won’t be any lumps in your frosting.

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