Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Cookie Dough Frosting

Indulge in these delightful Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups topped with irresistible Cookie Dough Frosting. Perfect for parties or special treats

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened for frosting
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar for frosting
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar for frosting
• 2 tablespoons milk for frosting
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for frosting
• 1 cup all-purpose flour for frosting
• 1/4 teaspoon salt for frosting
• 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips for frosting

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350F 175C

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition

Stir in the vanilla extract

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt

Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips

Grease a muffin tin and evenly distribute the cookie dough into the cups

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden

While the cookie cups are cooling, prepare the cookie dough frosting

In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy

Mix in the milk and vanilla extract

Gradually add the flour and salt to the frosting mixture, mixing until smooth

Fold in the mini chocolate chips

Once the cookie cups are completely cooled, pipe or spread the cookie dough frosting on top of each cup

Optional: Garnish with additional mini chocolate chips

Serve and enjoy