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Sugar Cookie Chocolate Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

Sugar Cookie Chocolate Cupcakes are a festive twist on two beloved desserts. With fluffy chocolate cake, smooth cream cheese frosting, and sweet cookie toppers, they’re a delightful blend of flavor and texture that’s as fun to eat as it is to make.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Frosting & Cooling Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 33 minutes
Servings 12

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Cupcakes:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Sugar Cookie Toppers:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  • Stir in vanilla, then mix in sour cream and milk.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  • Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let cupcakes cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and spreadable.
  • For cookie toppers (if using), mix cookie dough ingredients, chill for 20 minutes, roll and cut small shapes, bake at 350°F for 7-9 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Frost cooled cupcakes with cream cheese frosting.
  • Decorate with sprinkles, cookie crumbs, or a small sugar cookie on top.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for the best frosting texture.
  • Don’t overmix the batter—just combine until smooth.
  • Chill cookie dough before cutting to hold shape.
  • Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.