Creamy Cookie Dough Buttercream Frosting
A luscious, creamy frosting that tastes just like indulgent cookie dough, perfect for cakes, cupcakes, and cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour
- 2–3 tablespoons milk or cream
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat-treat your flour by spreading it on a microwave-safe plate or baking sheet and heating it for 1 minute in the microwave or 5 minutes in a 350°F/175°C oven. Let it cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Mix in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
- Gradually add the cooled flour, mixing on low speed until smooth.
- Slowly beat in the powdered sugar a little at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add milk or cream, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired texture (thick but spreadable).
- Use a spatula to gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Notes
[‘Ensure the flour is heat-treated for safety.’, ‘Use room temperature butter for the smoothest texture.’, ‘Taste as you go when adding powdered sugar to avoid over-sweetening.’, ‘Mini chocolate chips work best for texture and flavor.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 2 tabl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 20
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 0.5
Keywords: cookie dough frosting, buttercream frosting, dessert frosting, cake frosting, cupcake frosting