Reese's Pieces Cookie Dough Cupcakes

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Been in a crazy cookie phase recently, but not the traditional kind of cookies. Earlier this week I made these chocolate chip Rolo toffee cookie bars, and today I made cookie dough cupcakes with Reese's Pieces and peanut butter frosting.

In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. In a separate bowl, cream 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup brown sugar. Blend in an egg, egg yolk, and 2 tsp vanilla. Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients with the sugar mixture, then fold in 3/4 cup chocolate chips and 1 cup mini Reese's Pieces

Mmmm cookie dough

Fill a cupcake pan with liners (don't judge my Christmas liners--they're all I had!) and divide the dough equally among them.  Bake for about 20-25 minutes at 325*.

While the cookie cupcakes are baking, make a batch of peanut butter frosting. I happened to use this kind of peanut butter, but regular is fine too.

Combine 1/2 cup softened butter and 1 cup peanut butter

 Add 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and about 3 tbs of cream. That's it! I added a handful of Reese's Pieces to my frosting as well

After the cupcakes have finished baking, let cool for about an hour, then spread the frosting on top!

 So yummy!

If you like peanut butter, you will love these!

Reese's Pieces Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Ingredients:

For the cupcakes:

2 cups flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 egg

1 egg yolk

2 tsp vanilla extract

3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup miniature Reese's Pieces

For the frosting:

1 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 tsp vanilla

2 cups powdered sugar

3 tbs cream (or milk)

1/4 cup Reese's Pieces (optional)

Directions:

1) Pre-heat oven to 325*.  Line a 12 count cupcake pan with liners.

2) Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl.  In a large, separate bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Blend in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.

3) Fold dry ingredients into sugar mixture. Once incorporated, fold in chocolate chips and Reese's Pieces. Divide dough into cupcake tins. Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown

4) To make frosting: Combine butter and peanut butter. Add vanilla and powdered sugar. Mix in cream. Add additional Reese's Pieces if you want. Once cupcakes have cooled for about an hour, spread the frosting on top and enjoy!