Fudge Brownie Cupcakes with Cookie Dough Frosting

INGREDIENTS

4 oz

unsweetened or bittersweet chocolate, chopped (I used Ghirardelli)

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, cut into cubes

and 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

large eggs

3/4 cup

all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 cup

unsalted butter, softened to room temp

3/4 cup

packed light brown sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 cup

+ 2 Tablespoons (140g) all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp

salt

1/4 cup

milk (I used vanilla almond milk, but soy or regular would be fine)

1 cup

mini chocolate chips