Ingredients For chocolatechip cupcakes wth coconut pecan frosting
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
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
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
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