Cookie Cupcakes

Ingredients:

For Cookie Base:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks

For Cupcake Batter:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation:

Step 1: Preheat Oven Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.

Step 2: Prepare Cookie Base In a bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the cookie base, mixing until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips or chunks.

Step 4: Form Cookie Cups Take a portion of the cookie dough and press it into the bottom of each cupcake liner to create a base for the cupcakes.

Step 5: Prepare Cupcake Batter In another bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt for the cupcake batter. Add vegetable oil, buttermilk, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

Step 6: Fill Cupcake Liners Spoon the cupcake batter over the cookie base in each cupcake liner, covering the cookie layer.

Step 7: Bake Bake in the preheated oven for about 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the Cookie Cupcakes to cool in the tin for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Step 8: Serve and Enjoy! Once completely cooled, these Cookie Cupcakes are ready to be enjoyed. Serve them as is or add a dollop of whipped cream or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for an extra touch.

Indulge in the delightful combination of cookie goodness and cupcake charm with these Cookie Cupcakes—a treat that brings the best of both worlds to your dessert table.