Cookie Bottomed Brownie Cupcakes…*
…the best of three desserts
Yes, the title says it all. Cookies. Brownies. Cupcakes. These bad boys combine the best of three desserts into one, cohesive, chocolatey masterpiece. At the base of each cupcake lies a thick layer of chewy, chocolate chip cookiedough, which is topped with fudgy brownie batter and baked together in unison. The result? A cupcake with a split personality. As if they aren’t already calorie-laden enough, I went ahead and added a fat dollop of vanilla bean buttercream and a slice of a warm chocolate chip cookie to the top of each. Why not? If you’re going to have dessert, you might as well just go all out. At least that’s what I tell myself…every single day. The only thing I really stop to think about is what kind of dessert I’m in the mood for. Sometimes it’s just easier when you don’t have to choose between a cookie and a brownie. And that is exactly what this recipe is for…to make your life easier, and well, much more enjoyable :)
…the best of three desserts
Yes, the title says it all. Cookies. Brownies. Cupcakes. These bad boys combine the best of three desserts into one, cohesive, chocolatey masterpiece. At the base of each cupcake lies a thick layer of chewy, chocolate chip cookiedough, which is topped with fudgy brownie batter and baked together in unison. The result? A cupcake with a split personality. As if they aren’t already calorie-laden enough, I went ahead and added a fat dollop of vanilla bean buttercream and a slice of a warm chocolate chip cookie to the top of each. Why not? If you’re going to have dessert, you might as well just go all out. At least that’s what I tell myself…every single day. The only thing I really stop to think about is what kind of dessert I’m in the mood for. Sometimes it’s just easier when you don’t have to choose between a cookie and a brownie. And that is exactly what this recipe is for…to make your life easier, and well, much more enjoyable :)
The Ingredients…*
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bottom
1 package of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Mix (Refrigerated cookie dough works great too!)
Eggs & butter according to package
Fudgy Brownie Top
1 box of Brownie Mix (or make your own brownies if you’d like)
Eggs, oil, & water according to package
Vanilla Bean Buttercream
(Recipe by Savory Sweet Life)
2 sticks of unsalted butter, softened
3-4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Up to 4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
Chocolate Chip Cookie Bottom
1 package of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Mix (Refrigerated cookie dough works great too!)
Eggs & butter according to package
Fudgy Brownie Top
1 box of Brownie Mix (or make your own brownies if you’d like)
Eggs, oil, & water according to package
Vanilla Bean Buttercream
(Recipe by Savory Sweet Life)
2 sticks of unsalted butter, softened
3-4 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Up to 4 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
The Instructions…*
First, make the Cookie Bottomed Brownie Cupcakes:
(1) Preheat oven to 350°F and line standard muffin tins with paper liners; set aside
(2) Mix cookie dough according to package instructions
(3) Scoop small amount into the bottom of each cupcake liner and flatten until dough touches edges of liner; place cupcake pans in freezer to set for 10 minutes (*NOTE: Set aside extra cookie dough if you wish to bake small cookies for garnish)
First, make the Cookie Bottomed Brownie Cupcakes:
(1) Preheat oven to 350°F and line standard muffin tins with paper liners; set aside
(2) Mix cookie dough according to package instructions
(3) Scoop small amount into the bottom of each cupcake liner and flatten until dough touches edges of liner; place cupcake pans in freezer to set for 10 minutes (*NOTE: Set aside extra cookie dough if you wish to bake small cookies for garnish)
(4) Meanwhile, prepare brownie mix according to package instructions
(5) Remove pans from freezer and scoop brownie batter directly on top of chilled cookie dough; liners should be about 3/4 full
(5) Remove pans from freezer and scoop brownie batter directly on top of chilled cookie dough; liners should be about 3/4 full
(6) Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until brownie batter is set
(7) While oven is hot, scoop tablespoons of leftover cookie dough onto baking sheets and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until edges are golden brown; set aside
(8) Remove from oven and allow time to completely cool
(7) While oven is hot, scoop tablespoons of leftover cookie dough onto baking sheets and bake for 5-7 minutes, or until edges are golden brown; set aside
(8) Remove from oven and allow time to completely cool
Finally, prepare the Vanilla Bean Buttercream:
(Recipe by Savory Sweet Life)
(1) Beat butter for a few minutes with a mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed
(2) Add 3 cups of powdered sugar and turn your mixer on the lowest speed until the sugar has been incorporated with the butter
(3) Increase mixer speed to medium and add vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk/cream and beat for 3 minutes
(*) If your frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add remaining sugar. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add remaining milk 1 tablespoons at a time
frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add remaining sugar. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add remaining milk 1 tablespoons at a time
(Recipe by Savory Sweet Life)
(1) Beat butter for a few minutes with a mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed
(2) Add 3 cups of powdered sugar and turn your mixer on the lowest speed until the sugar has been incorporated with the butter
(3) Increase mixer speed to medium and add vanilla extract, salt, and 2 tablespoons of milk/cream and beat for 3 minutes
(*) If your frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add remaining sugar. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add remaining milk 1 tablespoons at a time
frosting needs a more stiff consistency, add remaining sugar. If your frosting needs to be thinned out, add remaining milk 1 tablespoons at a time
(4) Frost/pipe onto cupcakes as is and top with chocolate chip cookie :)
And there you have it….chocolate chip cookie bottomed brownie cupcakes with vanilla bean buttercream.Wowza, dare ya to say that 10 times!