Cookie Dough Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting

 

INGREDIENTSCookie Dough Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting

serves : 24

 

  • 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 for Cookie Dough Cupcakes with Ganache Frosting

    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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