Chocolate Chip Cookie Buttercream

Why You’ll Love This Cookie Buttercream

• Freezer-friendly: Store leftovers for future baking projects
• No powdered sugar: Sweetened condensed milk adds sweetness and a smooth texture.
• Real cookie flavor: Crushed chocolate chip cookies infuse the frosting with authentic taste.
• Versatile use: Ideal for cupcakes, macarons, brownies, and cookie sandwiches.

Ingredients in Cookie Buttercream

This cookie buttercream uses just a few simple ingredients to create a rich, creamy frosting packed with real cookie flavor:

• Unsalted Butter – Forms the base of the buttercream. It adds structure and creates a smooth, creamy consistency when whipped.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk – Replaces powdered sugar in this no-icing-sugar buttercream. It adds sweetness and a silky finish.
• Chocolate Chip Cookies – Crushed into fine crumbs and mixed in to give that classic cookie taste in every bite.
• Grated Dark Chocolate (Optional) – Deepens the chocolate flavor and adds a subtle crunch. It’s a great addition for chocolate lovers.

How To Make

Prepare Your Ingredients: Grate dark chocolate to add a rich chocolatey boost to your cookie buttercream. Then crush chocolate chip cookies into a fine crumb. Use a stick blender, food processor, or zip-lock bag and rolling pin. A fine crumb is important for a smooth buttercream that pipes cleanly without clogging tips.

Whip the Butter: Place unsalted butter in a mixing bowl and whip it with a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy. This creates a smooth, airy base for your cookie buttercream.

Condensed milk: Add sweetened condensed milk to the whipped butter and mix until fully combined. It adds creaminess and sweetness without using powdered sugar.

Add Cookies: Fold in the crushed cookies and optional grated dark chocolate using a spatula to keep the buttercream light. Or mix on low speed to avoid deflating it. While mixing, check for large cookie pieces. Break them down so they don’t block your piping tip when decorating.

Using Chocolate Chip Cookie Buttercream

Once combined, your cookie buttercream is ready to use. Pipe it on cupcakes, layer it on cakes, or fill macarons and whoopie pies.

Cookie Buttercream Recipe Variations

• Try different cookies – Oreos, Biscoff, or shortbread work too
• Add a pinch of salt – Balances out the sweetness
• Mix in nuts – Finely chopped walnuts or pecans add crunch
• Use white chocolate – For a creamier, sweeter version

Fay's Pro Tips

• Use room temperature butter for the creamiest result
• Don’t skip grating the chocolate – it melts in your mouth
• Make sure cookies are crushed finely to avoid clumps
• Chill slightly before using to hold piping shapes better

Using Chocolate Chip Cookie Buttercream

1. Cupcake Topping: Pipe the buttercream on top of vanilla cupcakes or chocolate cupcakes for a delicious treat. The cookie bits add a lovely texture that complements the soft sponge.
2. Cake Filling and Frosting: Use the chocolate chip cookie buttercream as both a filling between cake layers and as a frosting on the outside. It pairs beautifully with chocolate or coffee-flavored cakes.
3. Whoopie Pie Filling: Spread a generous amount between two soft cookies to make delicious whoopie pies.
4. Doughnut Filling: Inject this buttercream into plain or chocolate doughnuts for a surprising burst of flavor.
5. Dessert Topping: Dollop or spread it over brownies, bars, or even a chocolate pie for an extra layer of decadence.
6. Macaron Filling: Fill macarons with this buttercream for a unique twist on the classic French Macarons.

More Buttercream Recipes

• Maple Cream Cheese Buttercream (No Powdered Sugar) - A tangy, maple-sweetened frosting made without icing sugar. Perfect for spiced cakes and fall bakes.
• Caramel Condensed Milk Buttercream Recipe - Rich and creamy with a smooth caramel flavor. Great for cupcakes, layer cakes, and fillings.
• Chocolate Condensed Milk Buttercream - Deep chocolate flavor with a silky finish. Made without powdered sugar for a smooth, easy-to-pipe texture.
• Gelato Buttercream Only 3-Ingredients - Light, fluffy, and made with just three ingredients. Inspired by Italian gelato, perfect for quick frosting needs.

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