Cookie Dough Frosting combines everything you love about cookie dough into a rich buttercream frosting. It is amazing on cupcakes, cakes, cookies and more.
Cookie Dough Frosting is a game changer if you love cookie dough. This homemade frosting recipe transforms already delicious buttercream into a dream with cookie dough. It is so rich and amazing with so many different treats.
We absolutely love cookie dough recipes and also make this Cookie Dough Dip Recipe, Deep Fried Cookie Dough and Cookie Dough Bars.
This frosting recipe is a must try and super easy to make. It is so yummy and will soon be a new favorite once you try it.
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Why you will love Cookie Dough Frosting
- The absolute best combination of cookie dough and buttercream frosting.
- This cookie dough is safe to eat.
- The recipe uses pantry staples and simple ingredients.
Ingredients
- Salted Butter. This needs to be softened at room temperature.
- Brown Sugar. Make sure it is packed. You can also use Homemade Brown Sugar Recipe.
- Powdered Sugar. Sift the powdered sugar if it is lumpy.
- All Purpose Flour. The flour needs to be heat treated and cooled.
- Milk. Use as needed.
- Mini Chocolate Chips. The miniature size is perfect for this recipe.
Get the complete ingredient list at the bottom of the page.
How to make Cookie Dough Frosting
- Step 1. Heat treat the raw flour on a baking sheet. Bake the flour at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes. This will kill any bacteria in the flour Then allow it to cool completely.
Step 2. Beat the sugar and butter until light and fluffy in a bowl. You can use a stand mixer or hand mixer on medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 3. Then gradually add in the powdered sugar and mix until well combined with a paddle attachment on low speed.
Step 4. Then add in the flour and mix for approximately 1 more minute until combined. Add in the vanilla extract and then add in the milk. Make sure to add the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the frosting is the consistency that you prefer.
Step 5. Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips. Then the frosting is ready to use and enjoy! Don’t mix in this portion with the electric mixer. They should be gently folded in by hand.
Storage and Freezing Instructions
We prefer to make this frosting fresh and use it right away because of the chocolate chips. However, it will keep in the fridge up to 5 days if stored inside an airtight container.
Likewise, it can be frozen up to 2 months inside a good freezer container. When you are ready to use the frosting, allow to thaw in the fridge overnight. Then let it come to room temperature.
Finally, stir everything to remix the ingredients. This will help the frosting to be the correct texture and really creamy. This method is a great way to save time for parties and events.
Expert Tips
- Sift the powdered sugar. If your powdered sugar has a lot of lumps, we suggest sifting it first. This will help the frosting to have the best consistency.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar. Make sure to combine these two ingredients separately and beat until fluffy. This will ensure it is a creamy texture.
- The Frosting will need to be applied differently due to the chocolate chips. Since this frosting has chocolate chips inside, you can’t really pipe it unless you use a large tip. It is better to spread it on the baked goods or scoop.
- Add the chocolate chips later. If you have your heart set on piping the frosting, omit the chocolate chips and pipe as normal. Then sprinkle the chocolate chips on top.
- Don’t Scoop the flour when measuring. Spoon the flour into the measuring cup for best results. This will ensure it is accurately measured and not too much flour pressed into the cup.
- Try other chocolate varieties. You can substitute the chocolate chips for white chocolate chips, mini M&M’s or regular size chocolate chips.
- Nuts make a great mix-in. Substitute the chocolate chips for nuts or add them with the other ingredients. We love chopped walnuts and pecans.
- Heat treated flour. The internal temperature of the heat treated flour needs to be 165 degrees. Then you can add it to the other ingredients.
This is when it is safe to consume. You can use an instant read thermometer.
If you test the flour and it is a lower temperature in some areas, stir and heat for additional time. Start with another minute until it reaches the correct temperature.
Serving Suggestions
- Cupcakes. This frosting is perfect to frost chocolate cupcakes with. The combination is so delicious.
- Fill Cupcakes. You can also fill cupcakes with this frosting for a fun surprise in the middle. It is so tasty to use this in Pinata Cupcakes instead of sprinkles.
- Cake. Spread this frosting on your favorite cake. We love to make a 9×13 cake and top with this icing. It is simple but so tasty.
- Cookies. Make a cookie sandwich with this luscious frosting in the middle. You can use homemade or store-bought cookies.
- Brownies. If you are feeling really decadent, top brownies with this amazing frosting. It is a game changer.
- Serve as a dip. This is really tasty served with various dippers. We love to dip graham crackers, animal crackers, cookies, pretzels and fruit in this frosting.
Frequently Asked Questions
The salt in the recipe will cut down on the sweetness of this frosting. If you find that it is still too sweet for your liking, you can add another pinch of salt. Please do this sparingly as a little goes a long way and you don’t want to add too much.
The frosting is very thick but if it is too thick, simply add a teaspoon of milk and combine. Continue to do this until the desired consistency.
Do not add a lot at once or you risk thinning the frosting too much.
It is best to gradually add the milk and combine each time until it is thin enough to use.
Heavy cream and half in half both make suitable substitutes for the frosting. You can also use a non dairy substitute such as almond milk.
This frosting does not have to be refrigerated and can sit out for 2 to 3 days if covered properly. However, we normally place the frosting in the fridge so it lasts longer.
When you are ready to serve, allow to come to room temperature for best taste.
This is flour that has been baked to kill any bacteria before using. It only takes about 3 to 5 minutes in a 350 degree oven for this process.
Just make sure to allow the flour to cool completely before using to make the edible cookie dough.
More Delicious Frosting Recipes
- Nutella Frosting Recipe
- Salted Caramel Frosting
- Cool Whip Cream Cheese Frosting
- Oreo Frosting
- Strawberry Buttercream frosting
- Peanut Butter Frosting
Try this yummy frosting on cupcakes or cake recipes and more. Please leave a comment once you try it.
Cookie Dough Frosting
Ingredients
- 1 cup Salted Butter softened
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar packed
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 2/3 cup All Purpose Flour heated treated and cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2-4 Tablespoons Milk as needed
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 cup Mini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Bake the flour at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 3-5 minutes to kill any bacteria in the flour and then let it cool completely.
- Cream the cup in a stand up mixer or hand held mixer until light and fluffy. Add in the brown sugar and cream for 2-3 minutes until combined.
- Turn the speed down to a low speed and gradually add in the powdered sugar until well incorporated.
- Then add in the flour and mix for approximately 1 more minute until combined.
- Add in the vanilla extract and then add in the milk 1 tablespoon at a time until the frosting is the consistency that you prefer.
- Carefully fold in the mini chocolate chips. Then the frosting is ready to use and enjoy!
