Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting (Printable)
Rich, creamy chocolate chip cookie dough frosting ready in 10 minutes. Perfect for cupcakes and cakes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Base
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/4 cup whole milk
04 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
05 - 2 cups all-purpose flour, heat-treated
06 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Add-ins
07 - 3/4 cup 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. Beat mixture until fully incorporated and smooth throughout.
03 - Gradually add heat-treated flour and salt on low speed, mixing only until just combined to avoid overworking.
04 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips into frosting using rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
05 - Use immediately to frost cooled baked goods, or refrigerate in airtight container up to 3 days. Bring chilled frosting to room temperature and stir before applying.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You get all the joy of eating raw cookie dough without the worry thanks to heat treated flour
- The texture is incredibly creamy and stays soft for days unlike traditional frostings that can crust over
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- This frosting is softer than traditional buttercream so it works best for spreading not detailed piping work
- Heat treating the flour is non negotiable for food safety when making no bake desserts
03 -
- Toast your flour in the oven while you gather your other ingredients to save time
- Chill your mixing bowl for 10 minutes before starting if your kitchen is particularly warm