Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients

CUPCAKES:

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

TOPPING:

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 large egg

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

CUPCAKES: Preheat oven to 350°. Line miniature muffin pans and coat with cooking spray.

Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add vanilla extract and mix well. Add egg and beat until blended.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to butter mixture, mixing just until combined.

Spoon about 1 & 1/2 teaspoons batter into each muffin cup. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

TOPPING: Beat brown sugar, egg, and salt until blended. Stir in chocolate chips, pecans, and vanilla.

After cupcakes have been baked, spoon topping mixture over each cupcake. Bake for 8-10 more minutes.