Ingredients

• all-purpose flour - 1 ½ cups
• baking soda - 1 tsp
• salt - ½ tsp
• unsalted butter - ½ cup
• granulated sugar - 1 cup
• brown sugar - ½ cup
• vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• large eggs - 2
• chocolate chips - 1 cup
• cream cheese - 8 oz
• powdered sugar - 1 cup
• milk - 2 tbsp

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with liners.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. 3.

   In a separate bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

4. 4.

   Add in vanilla extract and eggs, beating well until combined.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.

6. 6.

   Fold in chocolate chips.

7. 7.

   Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.

8. 8.

   Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.

9. 9.

   In another bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth.

10. 10.

    Once cupcakes are cooled, frost with the cream cheese mixture and top with additional chocolate chips if desired.