I don’t know about you, but chocolate chip cookie dough is one of my most favorite things ever. It never gets old. I make chocolate chip cookies all the time and always eat my fair share of dough. I just can’t help myself!
So when I wanted to make a batch of cupcakes, this was a no brainer. I made them blue as a nod to Cookie Monster, but that’s totally optional. Fluffy and moist vanilla cupcakes stuffed with cookie dough, topped with vanilla cream cheese or fudge frosting, and to top it all of a mini chocolate chip cookie.
They are over the top delicious.
Cookie Dough Monster Cupcakes
by: Back For Seconds
First mix up a batch of your favorite cookie dough (or use store bought – I like Pillsbury) roll into 24 1″ balls and freeze for at least 1 hour before using. The cookie dough will not have enough time to bake if they are frozen all the way through – that’s what you want! Use the remaining cookie dough to make mini cookies to use as toppers to the cupcakes.
Vanilla Cake
by:Back For Seconds
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/2 cup oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 Tbs baking powder
In large bowl beat together sugar, butter, and oil until very light and fluffy. Add in vanilla and eggs one at a time. With mixer on low slowly add in flour, milk and baking powder, then turn to high and mix for 2 minutes. Pour evenly into 24 cupcake liners and drop a ball of cookie dough in the center of each one – do NOT press down. Bake at 350* for about 15-18 minutes or until done. Cool on wire rack and frost. Store in the refrigerator. Let cupcakes come to room temp before serving.
Fudge Frosting
By: Back For Seconds
- 5 squares bakers chocolate (unsweetened)
- 2 Tbs buttter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1tsp vanilla
- 1/3 – 1/2 cup milk
Melt butter and chocolate together and let cool slightly. Add sugar, vanilla, and a splash of milk and beat together. Turn mixer on high and slowly add more milk until it reaches desired consistency.
Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting
By: Back For Seconds
- 6 Tbs softened butter
- 5 oz softened cream cheese
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Beat everything on high until light and fluffy.
Sarah says
WOW!!! I can tell by these comments that these are a BIG hit! Thanks for sharing at Dwell on Friday. You are being featured tomorrow!!!
Kimberly says
I can’t wait to make these. Such a surprise inside of a cupcake.
I found you on I Heart Naptime and will link you when I make these for a party.
Kimberly @ mypinterestreality.com
Janine LaTulippe says
I just had to check these out. It seems so simple, yet it looks really fancy. I am stopping by from SaltTree and I am a new follower. Hope to see you at True Aim. Thanks for sharing.
Jenn "Rook No. 17" says
You had me at “Cookie Monster”!
Featuring your post on Facebook today…
Jenn
Debi says
I don’t even have little kids, and these look good. Thank you for sharing.
Alyssa says
Oh wow, these look amazing! I love the idea of having cookie dough inside the cupcake. I like how they are blue for Cookie Monster. Thanks for sharing at Showcase Your Talent Thursday!
Hilani - Handmade by Hilani says
Found this on Sew Can Do, great, yummy and wow!
Amber *SaltTree* says
GAH! Love these! The colour combo is excellent! My hubby would freak with excitement if I baked these up for him lol. I’d love for you to share this at my party, http://www.salttree.net/2012/05/open-call-tuesdays-6.html Hope to see you!
Amanda @ The Little Giggler says
Those look so yummy!
Evelyn says
Wow! These are amazing! So many yummy things all in one little cupcake. Thank you so much for sharing them at Freedom Fridays:)
Have a great week!
Six Sisters says
These are so cute!! We are frosting lovers, so we are liking the thick icing! The cookie dough centers are delicious! We appreciate you linking up with us!! It’s so fun to see all of the great ideas and recipes! We hope to see you back again soon! -The Sisters
Anonymous says
nice idea.. thanks for sharing.
Lyuba @ Will Cook For Smiles says
These cupcakes are just too adorable!! I wish i have one for breakfast in front of me 🙂
Erin says
i love that you made these blue! They look totally cool and sound delicious! Deadly combination =o)
Tammy Partin Spangler says
My daughter is sitting over my shoulder saying, “Mom, you’ve got to make that!” We love cookie dough, too! Thanks for sharing,I’m your newest follower!
Tanya schroeder says
These are so adorable!!!! I love that you don’t know the googlly eyes to know they are cookie monster!
Nikki says
Aww these look amazing! I made cookie monster cupcakes before but they were just plain cupcakes and topped with the cookie monster. Might have to try this next time.
Angie Ramirez says
oh yummm!!! The looks so good!
Thanks for sharing at Create & Inspire!
Patricia Purcell says
Oh dear. I’ve seen these, now I have to make them. How will I ever stop eating them? The combination of good things is too much to resist!
Jill says
Mouth.watering. Those look soooooo good! Thanks for sharing at the Pomp Party! Pinning to our Pomp Party board!
Jill @ Create.Craft.Love.
Debra Kapellakis says
funky colored mmmmm…
Sharon says
This cupcake will be perfect at my son’s rehearsal dinner.
Jenny@daysofchalkandchocolate says
YUM! Those look amazing! I’m so glad you linked up this week! Facebooking these now!
Joan@chocolateandmore says
I love these, especially the blue color! And the mini cookie on top, perfect, thanks for sharing!
The Lovely Mrs. P says
These are so clever and cute! What a great idea! I found you on Somewhat Simple and would love it if you link up at my linky party going on now!
Kim@madeinaday
http://madeinaday.com
The Lovely Mrs. P says
These are so clever and cute! What a great idea! I found you on Somewhat Simple and would love it if you link up at my linky party going on now!
Kim@madeinaday
http://madeinaday.com
The Lovely Mrs. P says
These are so clever and cute! What a great idea! I found you on Somewhat Simple and would love it if you link up at my linky party going on now!
Kim@madeinaday
http://madeinaday.com
The Lovely Mrs. P says
These are so clever and cute! What a great idea! I found you on Somewhat Simple and would love it if you link up at my linky party going on now!
Kim@madeinaday
http://madeinaday.com
Debi says
These look sooooo good! I have three, well four with me, cookie monsters that will love them! Thank you for sharing on Thursday’s Treasures #35. See you again next week. <3 and hugs!http://www.recipesformyboys.com/2012/05/thursdays-treasures-week-35.html
Rose @ RoseBakes.com says
Yum. Yum. Yum!!!
Jenny @ The NY Melrose Family says
These look fabulous! I love the cookie dough inside and the blue on top just makes it perfect. Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.
Me And My Sweets says
hihi, those look supercute! And blue:-) what a great inspiration!
kelekia1 says
Love those!!! So clever I think I could even do it!! I Love Your Blog!!! Saw it on Welcome Wednesday. Please follow me back at http://www.simplyheavenlyfood.com/
Play Eat Grow says
I love the nod to Cookie Monster. Cute cupcakes!
sugarswings says
love the color so much, and fun to see the cookie dough center! (was it cooked or more cookie dough-y)?
Julie Marling says
I’m in love with these! Yum! Printing out recipe now! Thanks!
http://naptimeshopper.blogspot.com
Kelley @ Miss Information says
My kids would love to make these I would love it if you would share them at my Summer Bucket List party gong on athttp://www.missinformationblog.com/2012/05/summer-bucket-list.html
Sarah Jenkins says
These are hilarious! I’d love for you to share them at my new Link Party: http://naptimedelights.blogspot.ca/2012/05/fathers-day-gift-tags.html
– Sarah @ http://www.naptimedelights.blogspot.com
Lissa @ The Looking Glass says
oh my GOSH. these look amazing!!!!!! i love your blog. i’m hungry just reading it! found you via the blog hop xo
Sue says
Love the cookie monster color and the dough inside for a yummy surprise!
Hayley says
Yum! I love that you tinted the cupcakes blue for the cookie monster. So so so cute!
Hayley says
Yum! I love the fact that you tinted them blue for cookie monsters. So so cute!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
Those look like so much fun – ans so yummy as well! The kids would love this!
Sophie says
Wow! Those look so amazing! I’d love if you shared these at my link party this week! Hope to see you there!
http://lacreativitedelafille.blogspot.com/2012/05/sweet-saturdays-5.html
Lisa says
Mmm, I am quite the cookie dough addict too. These sound amazing!
Winnie says
Very unique and delicious looking!
Krissy Sherman Bonning says
WOW – these look great! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Nicola says
Yum! Love the blue frosting.
Sarahsworld says
Those look awesome!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love these. You had me at cookie! Lol. And I love the homage to cookie monster.