Cookie Dough Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting |
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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This creative recipe couldn't be easier or more impressive! Made from a standard box mix, simply fold in cookie dough and then decorate with the unbeatable ganache frosting. What's not to love!? Morgan Phillips, Charlottesville, Virginia Ingredients:
1 package yellow cake mix (regular size) |
1 cup milk |
3 eggs |
1/2 cup butter, melted |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough |
frosting: |
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips |
1 cup heavy whipping cream |
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, milk, eggs, butter and vanilla; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes.
2. Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full. Roll tablespoonfuls of cookie dough into balls. Drop into center of each cupcake. Top with remaining batter.
3. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4. For frosting, in a small saucepan, melt chocolate chips with cream over low heat; stir until blended. Remove from the heat. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes or until mixture reaches spreading consistency, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #20 star pastry tip. Fill bag with chocolate mixture; pipe cupcakes. Sprinkle with miniature chocolate chips. Yield: 2 dozen.
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