INGREDIENTS
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Cupcakes
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300 mL (1 1/4 cups) all purpose flour
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30 mL (2 tablespoons) unsweetened cocoa powder
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5 mL (1 teaspoon) vanilla extract
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30 mL (2 tablespoons) red food coloring
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175 mL (3/4 cup) low fat buttermilk
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125 mL (1/2 cup) butter, room temperature
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250 mL (1 cup) granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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5 mL (1 teaspoon) white distilled vinegar
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5 mL (1 teaspoon) baking soda
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125 mL (1/2 cup) mini chocolate chips
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12 chocolate sandwich cookies, to garnish
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Dreamy Cream Cheese Frosting
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1,375 mL (5 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
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50 mL (1/4 cup) low fat milk
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115 grams (4 ounces) light cream cheese, room temperature