Chocolate Chip Cookie Cupcakes

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A chocolate chip cookie that looks like a cupcake. It's topped with the best brown butter chocolate frosting!

12
2 sticks butter (we’re going to brown it!)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract, optional
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Frosting
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (or special dark cocoa powder)
2 1/3 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6-7 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, depending on desired consistency
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, about 6 minutes, until it becomes brown in color. It will foam, reduce, then foam again. Once it’s done cooking the foam is a light brown...
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Nutritions

Calories
823

Sodium
193mg
8% DV

Fat
46g
71% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
94g
32% DV

Fiber
3g
13% DV