Mini Morsel Cupcakes

Ingredients

CUPCAKES

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 2 cups semi-sweet miniature chocolate chips, divided

FROSTING

• 2 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/4 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. 1

   FOR CUPCAKES: PREHEAT oven to 375º F. Paperline or grease 24 muffin cups.

2. 2

   COMBINE flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl. Beat granulated sugar, butter and vanilla extract in large mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with milk. Stir in 3/4 cup morsels. Spoon into prepared muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.

3. 3

   BAKE for 18 to 20 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in pans for 10 minutes on wire racks; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Frost; sprinkle with remaining morsels.

4. 4

   FOR FROSTING: MICROWAVE 1 cup morsels in a medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; STIR. The morsels may retain some of their original shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Beat powdered sugar, butter, milk, vanilla extract and melted chocolate in small mixing bowl until creamy.