Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate morsels
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

1. Beat first 3 ingredients at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended; stir in chocolate morsels, walnuts, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla. Set aside.
2. Beat remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, butter, sugar, and 1/3 cup brown sugar until creamy. Add egg, and beat until blended.
3. Combine flour, soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir into butter mixture.
4. Place paper baking cups into miniature (1 3/4-inch) muffin pans, and coat with cooking spray; spoon 1 1/2 teaspoons batter into each cup.
5. Bake at 350° for 12 minutes. Spoon morsel mixture over cupcakes, and bake 10 more minutes.