THE RECIPE for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cups combine safe-to-eat, eggless cookie dough filled with melty chocolate chips inside rich, handmade chocolate shells. This easy recipe is perfect for beginners and busy bakers, offering a nostalgic, bite-sized dessert that is customizable, visually appealing, and ideal for gatherings or gifts.
- Author: Gloria
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 cookie dough cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake assembly with melting chocolate
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (with gluten-free flour option), Eggless
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heat-treated all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Cups
- 6 oz dark or milk chocolate, melted
- Optional garnishes: flaky sea salt, mini chocolate chips, colorful sprinkles
- Prepare the cookie dough: Beat the softened unsalted butter with brown sugar until fluffy and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract. Gradually mix in the heat-treated flour, milk powder, and salt to form a soft dough. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Melt the chocolate for the cups: Slowly melt your choice of chocolate in a heat-proof bowl over a double boiler or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently to achieve smooth, glossy chocolate perfect for molding.
- Form the chocolate cups: Using a small spoon or mini cupcake pan, coat the interiors of molds completely with the melted chocolate. Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate hardens firmly.
- Fill with cookie dough: Once the chocolate shells are set, spoon the prepared cookie dough into each cup, pressing gently to fill completely without overfilling, leaving a small gap for sealing.
- Seal and chill: Add a thin final layer of melted chocolate over the cookie dough filling to seal each cup. Return to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to harden fully before serving.
Notes
- Use heat-treated flour by microwaving or baking to eliminate any bacteria risk.
- Ensure all ingredients, especially butter, are at room temperature for the best dough texture.
- Do not overfill the chocolate cups to allow space for the sealing chocolate layer.
- Chill each chocolate layer before proceeding to the next step to keep cups intact.
- Use high-quality chocolate for smooth, flavorful cups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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