Cookie dough cupcakes!

Whaaat? Yes, cookie dough in the MIDDLE of a cupcake!!

These were simple to make, and verrrry yummy!!

Cookie Dough Cupcakes:

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/4 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1 (18.25 ounce) box yellow cake mix

1 1/3 cups water

1/3 cup canola oil

3 eggs

Directions

1.Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and sea salt; set aside. Beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1 egg and the vanilla extract and beat until smooth. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Form the dough into tablespoon-sized balls; place onto a baking sheet, and freeze until solid, about 2 hours.

2.Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.

3.Beat 3 eggs in a large bowl with an electric mixer to break up. Add the cake mix, water, and canola oil; continue beating for 2 minutes on medium speed. Spoon into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each 2/3 full. Place a frozen cookie dough ball on the top center of each cupcake.

4.Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the cake portion of the cupcake (not the cookie dough ball) comes clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

 

*Note: Make sure the cookie dough is FROZEN, before you start to bake the cupcake!*

 

 

Where have I been?

The past few days have been hectic around here. I'm not really sure why, (since there is still unfolded clothes on my dresser, dishes in the sink, reciepts to be filed, etc.) Needless to say, I'm so greatful today is Friday! There hasn't been much time to do anything let alone some crafting (I know, bummer!) We did however, plant our garden last weekend. (We did everything from seed.) There is already about five or six things that have sprouted! There's nothing better then home grown veggies! I decided today's post will be a few of my favorites. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!

A few of my fav, easy peasy, recipes!

The easiest Peanut butter cookies, ever.

1c peanut butter

1c sugar

1 egg

Mix all ingrediants together, bake at 350* for 8 min. Yummo!

Muddy Buddies (So good, yet so bad!)

Soft Pretzels (To die for!)

A few things I'd like to try soon:

Peachy Fruit Salad (Yummay!)

Peanut Butter No-Bakes

Chicago style stuffed pizza

Apple pie - No sugar

I really want to try and make some homemade freezer jams too, MmmM!

A few of my favorite blogs (ideas):

A little bar of soap

Sew much ado

Someday crafts

Roots and wings

One of my Newest addictions:

The busy budgeting momma

Things I will be working on in the (near) future:

Remodeling my (old) dollhouse

(Re)finish a lamp base (purchased for five dollars)

Finish our living room clock

I am also pondering the idea of "letterboxing"! It sounds interesting and intimidating all in one!

Who knows, it could be fun?! Has anyone else heard of this or have done this? I'm interested in your opinions!

This weekend, I hope to find time to relax (possibly catch up on some sleep too!)

It will however, be a fun-filled weekend!

I hope everyone has a blessed and joyous weekend!

Lot's O' Love!

Accomplished.

So far I am LOVING my new meal plan schedule. I collect all ingredients the morning of, which shaves some time off when it's actually time to cook dinner. Yesterday, I made homemade roasted tomato chesse pizza, on the menu today was mini meatloafs (for hubby), baked potatos, ceaser pasta salad, and leftovers of pizza (for me). YUMMY! Shopping is on our to do list tonight, (with coupons in hand!) we will be collecting ingredients for the next 3 weeks worth of meals. (eeks!)

At least I can feel at ease, knowing that we ARE getting somewhere. (In being more organized.) The next "organizing redo" should be has to be our desk area! (It really needs attention!)

Meanwhile, I did have a little bit of time to start (and finish) a craft today.

My "craft garbage" can, got a makeover! Now it can sit on my table, and I don't have to be ashamed of it! (It was an old popcorn tin, now a trash can. The lid serves as a paint tray.) I used scraps of: paper, fabric, ribbon, and a few buttons and plastic letters!

I think it's cute. How about you? (Oh, the little things in life!)

Right now I'm going to attempt finishing another project of mine, we'll see how far I get. One of our weekly shows is on, tonight, so we will be in bed a little later than normal.

On the menu for tomorrow's dinner is Broccoli rice and chicken casserole!

(Sounds YUMMY!) Hopefully there will be more time for crafting/organizing too!

For what it's worth, be greatful for what you have.

Show kindness towards your loved ones, don't push them away.

Live happily and freely. Live for those around you.

In my life, at this point and time:

things are wonderful, just the way they are.