Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting (Printable)
Rich, creamy frosting with classic chocolate chip cookie dough flavor, ideal for topping cupcakes and cakes.
# What You Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/4 cup (60 ml) whole milk
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour, heat-treated
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Add-ins
07 - 3/4 cup (120 g) mini chocolate chips
# Steps:
01 - Beat softened butter and brown sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, approximately 2 minutes.
02 - Pour in milk and vanilla extract, beating until fully incorporated and mixture is smooth.
03 - Gradually add heat-treated flour and salt on low speed, mixing until just combined.
04 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips into frosting using rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
05 - Use immediately to frost cooled desserts. Refrigerate up to 3 days; bring to room temperature and stir before using.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Tastes exactly like sneaking dough from the mixing bowl but totally safe to eat
- Ready in ten minutes with ingredients you already have in the pantry
- The texture is incredible, thick and creamy but still spreadable
02 -
- This frosting is too soft for intricate piping but perfect for rustic swirls and spreading
- If the flour has any warmth left, the frosting will melt into a weird consistency so let it cool completely
03 -
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or swap the vanilla for almond extract
- Try folding in crushed Oreos or chopped pecans for a totally different vibe