Friday, March 2, 2012

Mini Chocolate Chunk Cups with Peanut Butter Frosting

Man, what a day. Baby is crying. Phone won't stop ringing--and it's never good news. Hormones are raging. Wait a minute, this is starting to sound like I'm channeling Adele. What's a girl to do but grab a cold glass of milk and a couple of these guys and remember all I have to be thankful for.

"Bless the Lord O my soul and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits;
Who pardons your iniquities;
Who heals your disease;
Who redeems your life from the pit;
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion;
Who satisfies your years with good things..."
Psalm 103:1-5

Hope that encourages someone else today, and hope these Mini Chocolate Chunk Cups with Peanut Butter Frosting bring a smile to your face.

Mini Chocolate Chunk Cups with Peanut Butter Frosting
Makes 24

1 package Betty Crocker Double Chocolate Chunk cookie mix, made per directions

Frosting:
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup half and half
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups confectioners sugar
mini chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
1.) Make the cookies as per the instructions on the package. Scoop the cookie dough into 24 lined, mini-muffin cups.
2.) Bake for 10 minutes until set.
3.) While still hot press a spoon into the center of the cookie to form a shallow well. Let cool completely on wire racks.
4.) In a separate bowl combine the frosting ingredients. You can beat them with a mixer or do this by hand until the frosting is smooth. I added the confectioner sugar in batches and I believe it was about 2 cups total. Eyeball the sugar a little if you want the frosting thicker or thinner.
5.) I transferred the frosting to a cake decorating frosting bag with a Wilton's #32 tip because I knew I'd post them on this blog and they had to look pretty. But you can spoon the frosting on too if you don't feel like getting fancy. You're just going to eat them any way. :-)
6.) Frost the cooled chocolate cups and press a few mini chocolate chips on top for good measure. Store, covered, in the fridge. Not sure how long these will keep. I'm betting not long if you have a pulse.


 
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17 comments:

  1. Looks YUMMY! I'm your newest follower! XO, Aimee

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  2. Oh you can't go wrong with chocolate in my book. Thanks for linking up at Bacon Time and following. I am following back with GFC. So happy to have you join our party. Enjoy your weekend.

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  3. Looks so easy and delicious! Chocolate and peanut butter are the best thing ever-fact.

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  4. Mmmmm...chocolate and peanut butter. Excellent therapy for a tough day! Can't wait to try these, they look delicious. Thanks for stopping by Moose Mouse Creations and following. I'm happily following you back!

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  5. Those look easy and so delicious! I hope your day is improving...

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    1. Thanks Dorothy. The phone didn't ring all weekend. I think I'm ready to face the week. :-) Happy Monday.

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  6. Yummy! I can't think of anything better than chocolate, ever.

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  7. Wonderful and delicious cupcakes. Just what you need to relax and enjoy!

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  8. Wow fantastic, getting tempted just by looking at it! Thanks for your lovely comment & for following my blog, following you back. Hope to hear from you again :)

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  9. They turned out looking very nice! I pinned it.

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  10. Girl, you had me at 'chocolate chunk' :D Thanks for visiting! Now I want something chocolate....

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  11. Yummy! Can't wait to give these a try! Thanks for linking up.

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  12. I was given a blog award and I am passing it onto you, please come to my blog to see. http://carriecreativehome.blogspot.com

    Carrie

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    1. Carrie, you rock! I'm honored to share this award with you and will be sure to pass it along. I'm sorry I'm just responding. My internet was out all morning yesterday and that's usually when I get my blogging done. I'll be featuring your blog soon. Thanks!

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  13. yum! pinning these!

    Thanks for linking up to Serenity Saturday!
    Can't wait to see what you link up this weekend

    Natasha xx

    www.serenityyou.blogspot.com

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