Are you looking for a delicious cookie dough frosting recipe that’s easy to follow?
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This cherry chocolate chip cookie dough frosting is the perfect way to take your desserts up a notch.
Not only is it super simple to make, but it also looks great and tastes amazing.
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner I was looking for a way to garnish our Fudgy Brownies.
I began experimenting with our cookie dough frosting recipe, looking for the right combination that would be perfect for Valentine’s Day.
And let me tell you the addition of the Maraschino cherries is definitely a winner.
After the taste testing, the Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting was a hit!
So, if you love the combination of cherries and chocolate you are going to love this frosting recipe.
With these simple instructions, you’ll be able to whip up this cookie dough frosting in no time and be ready to impress your guests.
If you have a sweet tooth you’ll want to check out Grandma’s Nugget Cookies and the Best Cherry Cheesecake recipe.
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What Ingredients Do I Need to Make a Cookie Dough Frosting?
Basically you are making a chocolate chip cookie dough without the eggs.
In fact, you may want to just eat it plain and forget about scooping it on brownies or cupcakes.
It’s just that good!
You’ll need room temperature butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, flour, mini chocolate chips and maraschino cherries with the juice.
Make sure you choose mini chocolate chips, the regular chips are just too big for this frosting recipe.
Most of these ingredients are pantry staples.
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Do I Need to Cook the Flour?
If you’re like me when I make cookie dough, I nibble at the frosting
In fact, I don’t know of any one who doesn’t.
But, as I was researching for this recipe it is recommended to heat the flour to kill any bacteria that may be in the flour.
So, just to be on the safe side, heat your flour and let it cool before making your cookie dough frosting.
You can bake it at 350° for 3-5 minutes or micowave it for 30 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds.
This will kill any bacteria that might be in the flour.
Just be sure to let it cool completely before adding it to the creamed butter mixture, or it will melt the butter.
Cream Butter and Sugar
First you’ll want to have your butter at room temperature.
Then cream the butter, white sugar and brown sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
This is when a stand mixer is so handy.
Scrape the bowl after a minute or so to make sure that all of the butter is well incorporated with the sugars.
Next add the vanilla and maraschino cherry juice to the creamed mixture and beat until combined.
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Add Flour
At this time, add the flour to the creamed mixture and mix at low speed just until it’s combined.
Add Chocolate Chips and Maraschino Cherries
Finely chop the maraschino cherries and mix them into the cookie dough frosting.
Then gently fold in the mini chocolate chips.
Scoop Cookie Dough Frosting onto Brownies or Cupcakes
Using a 1″ cookie dough scoop, scoop the frosting onto each fudgy brownie or cupcake and serve.
This frosting is best served at room temperature.
I believe you’re going to absolutely love this Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting!
It’s clearly a favorite at my house.
You can store the Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting in the refrigerator for a week or two.
Or freeze it for up to 90 days.
Certainly this cookie dough frosting is sure to take any cake or brownie over the top!
With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can quickly whip up this cherry chocolate chip cookie dough frosting and impress your friends and family.
It’s guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering, so why not give it a try?
You won’t regret it!
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Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting
Equipment
- 1 mixer
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp maraschino cherry juice
- 1 cup flour baked and cooled
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Cream butter, white sugar and brown sugar with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- Add maraschino cherry juice and vanilla and mix until combined.
- Add flour and mix on low speed until it's combined.
- Stir in the chopped maraschino cherries and mini chocolate chips.
- Using a 1 tbsp scoop, scoop the cookie dough frosting on to each brownie.
Notes
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Recently we purchased the Six Sisters freezer meal subscription, and let me tell you it’s been a game changer for me!
Each month I receive an email with 10 new recipes that I put together in a couple hours.
Then on busy work days I can place the meal in my Crockpot, or last minute add it to my Instapot and we have a delicious and nutritious homemade meal.
No more scrambling in the evenings wondering what I’m going to fix for dinner.
It not only saves time, but money too.
I find that we eat out much less when we have our freezer meals on hand.
If this is something you think would be beneficial for you and your family click on the button below to learn more.
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