Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

Recently, a really good friend came to visit, and I wanted to make cookies, no cupcakes, no cookies, wait no cupcakes...

It was a war in my head.

What to do...

That little voice was like the devil on one side and the angel on the other... cookies - cupcakes-cookies... you get it.

So I made these:

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes (I used her frosting and cookie dough recipe and my chocolate cupcake recipe and my chocolate chip cookie recipe)

These are now my signature cupcake, and that frosting, hooooo-leeeeee-cowwwww, amazing!

Pinterest Recipes

I am sure you have already been pouring over Pinterest and finding tons of great ideas.

I asked my friends what their current Pinterest obessesions are, and trust me, they had a hard time narrowing it down.

But I thought I'd share some of what they are pinning.

Zuchinni Recipes (this from a friend that doesn't even cook) but the pictures are gorgeous!

Make Your Own Magic Shell

I love Steamy Kitchen, I love Jaden Hair... there I said it.

Now you know.

I bought her book. I met her in person. I follow her on twitter. I make her recipes. Frankly, I think she is gorgeous and super cool. This is border-line stalking. I know.

But, when I saw this link on her blog.. I knew I had to share. Because really, who doesn't love them some Magic Shell. And if you don't know what Magic Shell is... get out from under the rock.

And this recipe, from Eat The Love and their new recipe by photo's is awesome.

Love!

Hump Day Recipe!

So you are having company over, maybe an invitation stuffing party, or your bridesmaids are coming over for Pizza and you wanted to make a nice little snack. How about Pretzel Turtles? So easy and so delicious! This can be your super fast way to impress - Rolo Pretzel Turtles.

In just 10 minutes, you can satisfy your sweet-tooth and your need for salty'ness all in one bite! It's the most glorious thing, a scrumptious bite of chocolate clinging on to a salty crunchy pretzel, then to be topped off with a toasted crunch satisfying pecan and oozing with warm caramel - what could be better?

Rolo Pretzel Turtles

Rolo chocolate candiesMini pretzels Nuts - toasted pecans/almonds/hazelnuts/walnuts
Preheat your oven to 350

1. Upwrap your Rolos. Place pretzels on baking sheet. Top with a Rolo.
2. Bake in oven for 3-5 minutes, until the chocolate just begins to melt. The Rolo should be soft but not completely melted.
3. Remove from oven, place on cooling rack and immediately squish the chocolate with a nut. Watch the caramel oooze out.

IMPORTANT: Eat as many as you can while they are still warm. Go ahead, I give you permission to stuff yourselves with sugar.

Enjoy!

{Pictures and Recipe from Steamy Kitchen}