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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups Recipe

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups Recipe


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  • Total Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Whipping up these chocolate chip cookie dough cups delivers pure nostalgic comfort right in your kitchen. Creamy, no-bake treats satisfy sweet cravings without the worry of raw eggs, making your dessert adventure both delicious and safe.


Ingredients

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Base Ingredients:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

Flavor Enhancers:

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Coating and Mix-Ins:

  • ½ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chocolate for melting

Instructions

  1. Mix ½ cup softened butter with ½ cup brown sugar and ¼ cup granulated sugar until creamy and uniformly blended.
  2. Incorporate 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ tsp salt into the butter mixture.
  3. Gently fold 1 cup all-purpose flour into the mixture until just combined.
  4. Sprinkle ½ cup chocolate chips throughout the dough, distributing evenly.
  5. Prepare a 12-cup muffin tin by lightly greasing each cavity.
  6. Divide the dough into 12 equal portions, pressing firmly into each muffin cup.
  7. Heat the oven to 350F and position a rack in the center.
  8. Bake the dough cups for exactly 11 minutes, watching for light golden edges.
  9. Remove from oven and let the cups cool completely at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  10. Chop 1 cup chocolate into small pieces for melting.
  11. Microwave chocolate in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and fully liquid.
  12. Pour melted chocolate into the cooled cookie dough cups, filling to the top.
  13. Refrigerate the cups for 45 minutes until chocolate sets completely.

Notes

  • Softening butter to room temperature helps create a smoother, more evenly mixed dough that blends perfectly with sugars.
  • Line your muffin tin with paper liners for easier removal and cleaner presentation of the cookie dough cups.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with almond flour or a certified gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary needs.
  • Use high-quality chocolate for melting and filling to elevate the overall taste and create a more luxurious treat.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 196 kcal
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Sodium: 75 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 2 g
  • Cholesterol: 25 mg