Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes
These Monster Cookie Dough Cupcakes are a delightful treat that combines the flavors of classic monster cookies with the fun of cupcakes. Each cupcake features a hidden cookie dough center made with peanut butter, oats, and chocolate chips, topped with a creamy frosting and colorful M&M’s. Perfect for parties or special occasions!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix (plus ingredients on the back of the box)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1/4 cup quick oats
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup mini M&M’s
- 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 6–8 cups powdered sugar
- 2 sticks butter, room temperature
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Cookie Dough: Cream together the cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter. Beat in powdered sugar, brown sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt until well combined. Stir in oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s. Scoop and roll into balls, then freeze on a baking sheet until solid.
- Bake Cupcakes: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare the cake mix as directed on the box and pour into lined muffin tins. Press a frozen cookie dough ball into the center of each cupcake. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the cupcake (but not the cookie dough) comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- Make Frosting: Beat the butter, brown sugar, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar until desired consistency is achieved. Stir in mini chocolate chips.
- Decorate: Pipe frosting onto each cooled cupcake, covering the cookie dough center. Sprinkle with mini M&M’s for a fun and colorful finish.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg