{"id":"12a103ee-b46a-430f-8f98-008c9619d835","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/12a103ee-b46a-430f-8f98-008c9619d835","source_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/chocolate-filled-chocolate-chip-cookie-cups/","title":"Chocolate Filled Cookie Cups","description":"Chocolate chip cookies made into mini cups and filled with a rich chocolate ganache","servings":36,"servings_text":"36","prep_time":"PT40M","cook_time":"PT18M","total_time":"PT58M","image_url":"https://sugarspunrun.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/chocolate-chip-cookie-cups-HERO.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 cup butter melted and then cooled for at least 5 minutes (melted and then cooled for at least 5 minutes -- (226g))","item":"butter melted and then cooled for at least 5 minutes (melted and then cooled for at least 5 minutes -- (226g))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup light brown sugar tightly packed ((200g))","item":"light brown sugar tightly packed ((200g))","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"¾ cup sugar ((150g))","item":"sugar ((150g))","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2  eggs + 1 egg yolk (room temperature preferred)","item":"eggs + 1 egg yolk","quantity":2,"preparation":"room temperature preferred"},{"text":"1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 ½ cups all purpose flour ((285g))","item":"all purpose flour ((285g))","quantity":2.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 teaspoons cornstarch","item":"cornstarch","quantity":2,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¾ cup mini choc chips ((125g))","item":"mini choc chips ((125g))","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups semisweet chocolate chips ((340g))","item":"semisweet chocolate chips ((340g))","quantity":2,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup heavy cream ((120ml))","item":"heavy cream ((120ml))","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 Tablespoons butter","item":"butter","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":1.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon bourbon (optional)","item":"bourbon","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"¼ teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"flaky sea salt (for sprinkling - optional)","item":"flaky sea salt","preparation":"for sprinkling - optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare two 24-cavity mini muffin tins by spraying with baking spray or lightly greasing and flouring."},{"number":2,"text":"Combine melted (cooled) butter and sugars in a large bowl, stir well."},{"number":3,"text":"Add eggs, and egg yolk one at a time, stirring well after each addition."},{"number":4,"text":"Stir in vanilla extract."},{"number":5,"text":"In a separate, medium-sized bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt."},{"number":6,"text":"Gradually stir dry ingredients into wet until completely combined.  Stir in chocolate chips."},{"number":7,"text":"Use a 1 ½ Tbsp-sized cookie scoop to drop batter into prepared muffin tin wells."},{"number":8,"text":"Bake on 350F (175C) for 18 minutes or edges are just beginning to turn golden brown."},{"number":9,"text":"Allow cookie cups to cool for 5 minutes, and then use a rounded teaspoon to press into the center of each brownie bite and create a well (press a little more than halfway into each cookie)."},{"number":10,"text":"Allow brownie bites to cool another 10-15 minutes in the muffin tins, and then gently remove to cooling rack to cool completely.  Prepare your ganache."},{"number":11,"text":"Combine chocolate chips, heavy cream, and butter in a small saucepan over medium-heat.","section":"Ganache"},{"number":12,"text":"Stir frequently until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is smooth.","section":"Ganache"},{"number":13,"text":"Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, bourbon (if using), and salt. Stir well.","section":"Ganache"},{"number":14,"text":"Allow mixture to cool slightly at room temperature, about 10 minutes.","section":"Ganache"},{"number":15,"text":"Use a small spoon to pour ganache into the indent of each brownie.","section":"Ganache"},{"number":16,"text":"Allow ganache to firm up before eating (about 1-2 hours -- or you can enjoy them warm, it'll just be a bit messier).","section":"Ganache"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.3546+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:17.3546+00:00"}