Toll House Cookie Chocolate Chip Cupcakes blend the classic flavors of chocolate chip cookies into a delightful cupcake form. The treats are perfect for any gathering, bringing familiar nostalgia wrapped in a warm, fluffy package.
Quality ingredients really make a difference here. For instance, using fresh eggs and high-quality butter enhances the flavor significantly. If you’re looking for alternatives, you could substitute coconut oil for butter or use gluten-free flour for a different twist. When it comes to allergies, keep in mind that pecans can be swapped out for other nuts or omitted entirely if necessary.
Muffins & Cupcakes
Toll House Cookie Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 5 – 6 tablespoons sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 cup flour
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 – 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
Instructions
- Set the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare 8 muffin tins with paper liners.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together 1/2 cup butter, 5 to 6 tablespoons sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla for about 3 minutes until fluffy.
- Beat in 1 egg until well combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gently add the dry mixture into the creamed ingredients, folding carefully until just combined.
- Divide the batter equally into the prepared muffin tins, filling each liner about two-thirds full.
- For the topping, blend 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 – 1 teaspoon vanilla, a pinch of salt, 1 cup semisweet mini chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans together in a bowl.
- Spoon the topping equally over the batter in the muffin tins.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the cupcakes are puffy and lightly golden (they may rise and then fall slightly during baking).
- Allow to cool or chill before serving.
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