Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Unleash your inner child with our Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes – a delightful combination of moist cake, surprise cookie dough centers, and decadent frosting. These whimsical treats are perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to bake sales, and are guaranteed to satisfy any sweet tooth. Get ready to indulge in layers of flavor and fun with every bite!

Ingredients:

For the Cupcakes:

  • 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients on the back of the box)

For Monster Cookie Dough:

  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini M&M’s

For Monster Cookie Dough Frosting:

  • 2 sticks butter, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6-8 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1 cup mini M&M’s

Directions:

Prepare Cookie Dough:

  1. Cream together cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter.
  2. Beat in powdered and brown sugars, flour, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s.
  4. Scoop and roll into balls; freeze on a baking sheet.

Bake Cupcakes:

  1. Prepare cake mix as directed and pour into lined muffin tins.
  2. Press a frozen cookie dough ball into each.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 14-16 minutes. Cool completely.

Make Frosting:

  1. Beat butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar; stir in mini chocolate chips.

Decorate:

  1. Pipe frosting onto each cupcake, covering the cookie dough.
  2. Sprinkle with mini M&M’s.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
Total Time: About 2 hours (includes freezing dough)

Tips:

  • Ensure cookie dough balls are frozen solid to prevent them from baking through.
  • For a less sweet option, reduce the powdered sugar in the frosting.

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