Wednesday, September 5, 2012

A Blogging Anniversary and Chocolate Chip Cookie 'Cupcakes'

I can't believe that I started blogging one year ago today - gosh how time flies.  Little did I know what an outlet this little space would become for me. One thing that blogging has taught me is that I have a plethora of interests and passions in life that I think were laying dormant for many years.  I have always had ideas floating around in my head and had a sensitivity and liking towards beautiful things. Luckily this is the spot where I have been able to put them all together and I am just so lucky that I have found an audience to listen. Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to where things can go from here. In order to celebrate this occasion I made a very simple and easy Chocolate Chip Cookie 'Cupcakes' and topped it with vanilla bean ice cream and of course a candle, in order to celebrate the occasion. Continue for directions...


Instructions:
Using your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, I used this one from this post, as it is my favorite to date. Chill the dough for 30 minutes. Once chilled, roll the dough out on a floured surface.  Using a circle cookie cutter, cut out rounds and place them into the muffin tins like you are making a cupcake liner. If you don't have a round cookie cutter you can just cut a circle or a square with a knife and press the dough into the pan.   Bake according to the recipe's instructions.

The dough will form a 'cupcake' shape but with a center that is slightly sunken in - perfect for holding a scoop of vanilla ice cream!Enjoy!
(Cutting out the circles once the dough has been rolled)
(Pressing the cookie dough into the pan almost as if you are creating a cupcake liner)

*All photographs by Alison 

28 comments:

  1. it looks delicious... happy anniversary!!!

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  2. Happy Blogday Alison! yum for the cupcake!^^ kisses!

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  3. these look delicious. i want one immediately! happy blogiversary!:)
    xoamy
    www.cupcakesncouture.com

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  4. Happy blogiversary! It's been a great year, can't wait to see what you have in store for this next year! :)

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  5. Congratulations!! I feel like I would write something very similar on our blog anniversary....totally get it. These look so good! I baked chocolate chip oatmeal cookies last night :)

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  6. looks delicious and happy blog anniversary!

    xo Amy
    Leopard and Lillies

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  7. What a good idea! And the part about adding a scoop of ice cream is the best...

    Amy


    Fashion and Beauty Finds

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  8. oh yum! I may just have to make these later :) looks so yummy!

    xxx
    www.ladyalamode.com

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  9. Oh my goodness! These are so cute! ...Perfect for entertaining! Well done xoxo

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  10. Ps...happy blog Anniversary! You make my days so much more entertaining :)

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  11. wooooow that looks delicious and such beautifull pictures!! happy anniversary!

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  12. oh my god! congratulations darling, you really do so well blogging! I always thought you have been doing this for a longer time, because your blog looks so professional:)
    xx Kate

    http://style-department.blogspot.com

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  13. Happy blogiversary! Hopefully in a few weeks these will be on my can't live without list! :)

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  14. Wow congrats! Happy blogiversary!! <3

    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella

    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com/

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  15. Happy bloggaversary! Those cookie-cupcakes look delicious! Seriously!

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  16. Happy One Year Anniversary on the blogosphere! <3

    You do such an amazing job, it's always a pleasure to stop by :)

    Good luck with everything and ... the cupcakes look beyond delicious, I'm craving for something sweet now :D

    Hugs,
    Xx

    http://oteea-land.com/

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  17. Happy Blog anniversary dear and these all look yum yum!!!

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  18. Fabulous post, Allison! Got to try making those cookies :)

    PS. Beautiful shots, as usual.

    www.wardrobemenu.blogspot.com

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  19. Congratulations and happy anniversary! Those cookie cupcakes look so amazing! Cheers to another year!

    xo Jenny
    www.crazystylelove.com

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  20. Thanks for stopping by! I'm your newest follower! And happy anniversary! Can't wait to see what mine looks like a year from now :)

    Ali Berger

    www.sanfranciscoblonde.com

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  21. OMG! Chocolate chip cookie cupcakes?!?! Too good to be true!

    xo, Courtney
    girlavantgarde.com

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  22. HAPPY BLOG BIRTHDAY!!! Those look sooo yummy! PS. I'd love it if you could visit my blog and follow me if you like it!! :)

    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

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  23. happy happy blog birthday! those cupcakes look incredible, pinned for later!

    fancy {no}pants

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  24. Ditto to what Courtney said!:) Congrats on your blog! I love your blog, btw:)
    -amy
    www.dreamingincashmere.com

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  25. Congrats!!!! Hope you blog more and good wishes to you!!!

    LOVELY blog!!!

    Follow each other???
    ****ZARA gift card giveaway for $400 on www.fashion-a-holic.com****

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  26. Congrats!
    Love the Cupcakes ♡ :)

    kisses

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