Mini Morsel Cupcakes

Total Time: 38 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 2 cups semi-sweet miniature chocolate chips, divided
• 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• 1 for cupcakes: preheat oven to 375º f. paperline or grease 24 muffin cups.
• 2 combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. beat granulated sugar, butter and vanilla extract in large mixing bowl until creamy. add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk. stir in 3/4 cup morsels. spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
• 3 bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly pressed. cool in pans for 10 minutes on wire racks; remove to wire racks to cool completely. frost; sprinkle with remaining morsels.
• 4 for frosting: microwave 1 cup morsels in a medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on high (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. the morsels may retain some of their original shape. if necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. beat powdered sugar, butter, milk, vanilla extract and melted chocolate in small mixing bowl until creamy.