Funfetti Cookie Dough Cupcakes (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Colorful Cupcakes

01 - ⅓ cup rainbow sprinkles
02 - ½ cup buttermilk, brought to room temperature
03 - 2 large eggs, at room temperature
04 - ½ tablespoon vanilla extract, pure
05 - ¾ cup regular white sugar
06 - 2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil
07 - 6 tablespoons butter, softened
08 - ½ teaspoon salt
09 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
10 - 1 ¾ cups plain flour

→ Safe-to-Eat Cookie Dough

11 - 1 cup bite-sized chocolate chips
12 - 1 teaspoon real vanilla extract
13 - 3 tablespoons milk
14 - ¼ cup regular sugar
15 - ¾ cup packed brown sugar
16 - ¾ cup room-temperature butter
17 - ½ teaspoon salt
18 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch
19 - 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

→ Creamy Cookie Dough Frosting

20 - ⅛ cup heavy cream
21 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
22 - 3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
23 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
24 - ¾ cup butter, still slightly cold

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Set oven to 350°F. Blend wet and dry items in separate bowls, then gradually combine. Stir in sprinkles gently. Bake 20-23 min.
02 - Whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Cream together butter and both types of sugar. Add milk and vanilla, then the dry mix. Fold in chocolate chips last.
03 - Cream together butter and cream cheese. Slowly beat in powdered sugar, then vanilla and cream. Add bits of cookie dough and mix well.
04 - Hollow out cupcakes and fill with cookie dough. Pipe frosting on top, then garnish with chunks of dough.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Use a spoon to measure and level your flour
02 - Take ingredients out 2 hours early to reach room temp