Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting (Printable)
A rich, creamy frosting with classic chocolate chip cookie dough flavor—perfect for topping cupcakes, cakes, or enjoying by the spoonful.
# What You 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
# How to Make It:
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, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
03 - Gradually add heat-treated flour and salt on low speed, mixing until just combined.
04 - Gently fold mini chocolate chips into frosting using rubber spatula until evenly distributed.
05 - Apply immediately to frost cooled baked goods or refrigerate up to 3 days. Bring chilled frosting to room temperature and stir before application.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- Its like eating raw cookie dough but completely safe thanks to heat-treated flour
- The texture is impossibly creamy and perfect for spooning when no ones watching
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- Heat-treating flour is nonnegotiable for food safety since this frosting isnt baked
- This frosting is too soft for intricate piping but perfect for spreading or swirling
03 -
- Sprinkle the flour slowly while mixing to prevent clouds of flour dust in your kitchen
- Taste as you go and add salt gradually since different butters have different salt levels