CHEATER METHOD: Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Lover Cupcakes

Normally we celebrate Birthday's with a home made decorated cake {by moi!} but Niffy nunu decided to try something a little different this year.

So, instead of a cake I made these wonderful cupcakes.
Which is just as much work when you have little ones under foot!
The decorating was easier for sure and from what I have tasted it should be just as heavenly.
{my teeth might not be so impressed though}
Make a batch yourself and see!

1 box devil’s food cake mix, batter prepared according to package directions

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
1 package break-apart chocolate chip cookie dough (24-cookie variety, not 12)
What you need:
Cookie Dough Frosting
1 container whipped cream cheese frosting
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Line 24 cupcakes with paper liners.

Fill 1/2 full with cake batter.
Place 1 cookie dough ball in the center of each cupcake and press down lightly.

Cake batter will cover the dough as it bakes.
Bake according to cake box directions for cupcakes.
Remove from oven and allow to cool.


Yummy....




For the frosting: heat brown sugar and vanilla in a small saucepan over medium heat just until sugar is melted. Allow to cool slightly and beat into whipped cream cheese frosting. Frost cooled cupcakes and sprinkle with chocolate chips.

Sooo good!
But...I'm still going to make a cake.
Even if it's a little one.
Who can celebrate a birthday without a cake?