ChocolateChip Cupcakes wth Coconut pecan frosting

Name: ChocolateChip Cupcakes wth Coconut pecan frosting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 7 Tbsp butter, cold; 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 large eggs; 3/4 c self rising flour; 1/2 c chocolate chips, mini; 1 Tbsp pure vanilla extract; COCONUT PECAN FROSTING; 3 egg yolks; 1 can(s) evaporated milk; 1 1/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 1/2 sticks of butter; 1 Tbsp coconut extract; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 1/2 c coconut, flaked; 2 1/2 c pecans roasted and chopped

By Ilean Maite Benvenuti
@Chefhun

I just enjoy bringing desserts everytime i go to a party. I love new recipes a new flavors. Hope you enjoy it too.

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Serves:

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

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7 Tbsp

butter, cold
1/2 c

brown sugar, firmly packed
2

large eggs
3/4 c

self rising flour
1/2 c

chocolate chips, mini
1 Tbsp

pure vanilla extract
COCONUT PECAN FROSTING
3

egg yolks
1 can(s)

evaporated milk
1 1/4 c

brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2

sticks of butter
1 Tbsp

coconut extract
1/4 tsp

salt
2 1/2 c

coconut, flaked
2 1/2 c

pecans roasted and chopped

How to Make ChocolateChip Cupcakes wth Coconut pecan frosting

Step-by-Step

Preheat oven at 375.Line a 12 hole muffin pan with 12 liners. Place the butter, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs and flour in a large bowland beat it together until just smooth. Fold in the chocolate chips. Spoon the batter into paper liners.
Bake in the preheat oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until wellrisen and golden brown. Cool them completely and decorate with the coconut pecan frosting and more chocolate chips.
For the frosting:

Combine egg yolks, evaporated milk, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Add butter, and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, about 10 minutes. Pour through a fine sieve into a bowl.
Stir in coconut extract, salt, coconut, and pecans. Let cool completely. Frosting can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 day; bring to room temperature before using.