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Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Almond Buttercream Frosting

By Courtney 44 Comments

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Frosting – almond buttercream, to be exact. Check out the recipe below!

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Of COURSE I had to go green…gotta represent my Jets!!

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These are so simple to make, yet so amazingly delicious! It’s just a basic chocolate chip cookie recipe, cooked inside a mini muffin tin.

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Then you hollow out the centers just a bit before cooking to make room for the frosting. Mmmmm…nothing beats homemade frosting, am I right??

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Instead of making a regular vanilla buttercream, I did my favorite switch-a-roo and substituted to make almond buttercream. If you’ve never tried it, please do. It will change your life.

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Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups with Almond Buttercream Frosting

Soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies are filled with a decadent almond buttercream frosting. Two bites, and you're in heaven!

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Ingredients

  • 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 tsp coarse salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Almond Buttercream Frosting (see recipe below)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together butter and sugars with electric mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Reduce speed to low. Add salt, vanilla, and eggs; mix until well blended, about 1 minute. Mix in flour and baking soda. Stir in chocolate chips.
  2. Spray mini-muffin tins thoroughly with non-stick cooking spray. Fill muffin cups with about 2 tbsp dough, slightly hollowing out the center. Bake cookies 7-9 minutes, or until lightly golden (do not overbake!)
  3. Transfer cookies to wire racks. Let cool completely, then fill with frosting, using a pastry bag or sandwich bag with the corner tip cut off.
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For the Almond Buttercream Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
  • 2-3 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 tsp almond extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk

Cream together butter and sugar.  Add almond extract and 1 tbsp. milk.  Continue to add milk until your desired consistency is achieved.

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After making a good amount of the cookie cups, I still had some dough leftover, so I got a little creative…

Remember those cookies you saw last night? Well they aren’t just any chocolate chip cookie…

They’re candy-bar-filled chocolate chip cookies! Surprised smile

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Specifically, Milky-Way filled chocolate chip cookies. After seeing the idea over on Picky Palate’s site, I became a little obsessed.

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It’s a good thing I only made 8 of these cookies…since there’s only 2 left!

It’s almost GAME TIME…we’ll be heading out shortly to go back over to my parents’ house for the big Jets Game. Hopefully it’s as good as last week!!! Open-mouthed smile

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January 23, 2011 Filed Under: Cookie Recipe Tagged With: almond buttercream frosting, asics 1140, chocolate chip cookie cups, Multigrain Cheerios, quaker oatmeal squares, running sneakers

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I'm a working mom of two beautiful little boys, Lucas and Alex, and I began writing Sweet Tooth, Sweet Life in April 2010. I enjoy chronicling my love of food (healthy and indulgent!), baking, motherhood, fitness, fashion, and everything in between!

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Comments

  1. Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says

    January 23, 2011 at 4:25 pm

    Ohmy, when I saw the chocolate chip cookie cups in the post title, you had me, but the almond buttercream almost made me fall off my chair!! Everything looks SO good! :D
    Reply
  2. ashley@quasichick says

    January 23, 2011 at 4:31 pm

    Looks amazing!! I need a good cupcake recipe for my daughters bday this weekend, I may give these a try!
    Reply
  3. Kristen @ That Hoosier Girl says

    January 23, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    Ohmygoodness! Hollowing out the middle of the cupcakes to make way for extra "hidden" frosting is genius! And those cookies?! Drooling...
    Reply
  4. Jess@atasteofconfidence says

    January 23, 2011 at 4:39 pm

    Those cookies look awesome!! I have Brooks stability sneakers, and I really like them.
    Reply
  5. Sam says

    January 23, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    If you haven't been... try Fleet Feet on Wolf. I was fitted for and bought my Mizunos there... and if you don't like them, I think you can bring them back and try a different pair. They do that whole watch you while you run thing to help you get fitted for your shoes.
    Reply
    • Courtney says

      January 23, 2011 at 4:56 pm

      Yes, I have been to Fleet Feet. That's actually who recommended my asics to me. I had to run outside in the parking lot and felt pretty silly. :)
      Reply
  6. fsugirl! says

    January 23, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    J-E-T-s!! GOOOOOO JETS!!!!! :D
    Reply
  7. Courtney @ The Granola Chronicles says

    January 23, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    I saw those cookies over on Picky Palate and was immediately intrigued also! I haven't tried them yet - I'm waiting for a special occasion. Although if I make these cookies, it would be a special occasion! :)
    Reply
  8. Katy (The Singing Runner) says

    January 23, 2011 at 5:17 pm

    Looks delicious! I will make these soon! :D Go Jets!!!!! :D
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  9. Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says

    January 23, 2011 at 5:42 pm

    Ugh, colored frosting gets me every time. They look so delicious!! Enjoy 'em and I hope your Jets win!
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  10. Laura says

    January 23, 2011 at 6:04 pm

    Those cookie cups look delicious! I think I will need to try those soon.
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  11. vvvv says

    January 23, 2011 at 6:17 pm

    yeah! dessert i love it!!!!!!!!
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  12. Cynthia (It All Changes) says

    January 23, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    I love my Asics Foundations...but I'm severe over pronator. I had to get wide width this time because they changed the model and they were narrow and hurt my feet.
    Reply
  13. Megan says

    January 23, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    Looking forward to seeing your Jets against the Packers!! Yay! So glad the Packers game is over and I know for sure they are going to the Superbowl!
    Reply
  14. Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says

    January 23, 2011 at 7:13 pm

    You have just sent my sweet tooth out of control!
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  15. Blog is the New Black says

    January 23, 2011 at 7:16 pm

    Awesome job on your choc chip cupcakes! And those candy bar cookies... oh my!
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  16. Stephanie @cookinfanatic says

    January 23, 2011 at 8:05 pm

    I am seriously drooling over those cookie cups!!!!! These definitely solve my problem of not liking a thin chocolate chip cookie - put it in a muffin cup - genius!
    Reply
  17. Grace says

    January 23, 2011 at 9:47 pm

    I think I have to make those little babies!
    Reply
  18. Amy says

    January 23, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    Runner's world online also has a good tool that can help you. you can search the internet for some good deals if you want the exact same shoe!! Those cookies look amazing!! I want to eat them now ;-)
    Reply
  19. Charlie says

    January 23, 2011 at 10:54 pm

    Now I want cookies! And it is your fault :P.
    Reply
  20. Lauren @ Hungry Dancer says

    January 24, 2011 at 12:00 am

    Wow oh wow!!! Those cookies looks amazing!!!!!
    Reply
  21. Allison says

    January 24, 2011 at 5:45 am

    Wow - those cookie cups look incredible! I'm definitely trying them this week :) I love running shoes - just picked up a new pair at Nordstrom Rack myself!
    Reply
  22. Lisa @ Healthy Diaries says

    January 24, 2011 at 8:20 am

    YUM! After coconut, almond is my next favorite flavor! I will keep the almond buttercream in mind the next time I bake! P.S. I feel your pain. My team, the Bears, lost last night as well. :(
    Reply
  23. Val @ Balancing Val says

    January 24, 2011 at 8:20 am

    These look great! Loving this blog . . . Off to snoop around ;)
    Reply
  24. Victoria (District Chocoholic) says

    January 24, 2011 at 8:23 am

    Candy bars wrapped in chocolate chip cookies is a life necessity.
    Reply
  25. Lindsay Cotter says

    January 24, 2011 at 12:52 pm

    I bet the green frosting brought good luck and charm! :) What a great and fun recipe. And the frosting is the best part. LC
    Reply
  26. Marcie says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    Those cupcakes look amazing! I was an asics girl until I tried Mizunos. They are so comfortable... and hot pink. I highly recommend.
    Reply
  27. Carrie (Moves 'N Munchies) says

    January 24, 2011 at 1:08 pm

    OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMOGMGOGMOGMGOGMOGMOGMGOMGOGOGMGLIKE LEGIT.. that looks SO FREAKING GOOD WITH THAT FROSTING!! i WANT TO TAKE ONE OFF THE SCREEEN!!
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  28. Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says

    January 24, 2011 at 3:45 pm

    Ooooooh my gosh. Those cookie cups look so, so, so, so good. Buttercream is the stuff dreams are made of :)
    Reply
  29. Kelly says

    January 24, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Yum! These sweet treats look amazing!!!
    Reply
  30. Cara says

    January 24, 2011 at 6:57 pm

    Those candy bar filled cookies look AMAZING! Those are absolutely on my to-make list for the week! Asics -Gel Cumulus 12 are my current running shoes and I love them!
    Reply
  31. Sarah says

    January 24, 2011 at 9:52 pm

    ahhh almond buttercream sounds AAMMZZIINNGGG i cant believe i never thought to do that! And those cookie cups AND the candy bar cookies.. i need to bake cookies NOW!
    Reply
  32. CaSaundra says

    January 25, 2011 at 9:14 am

    You know me--anything that resembles a cupcake and I'm swooning! These turned out so cute too. I will have to give the almond milk frosting a try soon :-)
    Reply
  33. Rhondi says

    March 1, 2011 at 3:26 pm

    Oh yum! What a great idea to use almond frosting on chocolate chip cookies. I love how you used mini muffin pans too! Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite! I'm visiting from SFAS. I wish I could run 5 miles...maybe some day!
    Reply
  34. amy says

    March 2, 2011 at 2:24 am

    Beautiful frosting and cookies!!! Love there are so many chocolate chips in each cupcake! :) I'm hosting the Culinary Smackdown Battle for March--the theme is Cookies. Would you like to join in for the fun? It doesn' have to be a new post on your blog. You can pick your favorite cookie from your previous post too. All you have to do is link up your cookie creation. I have some great prizes waiting. Hope to see your entry soon! Amy http://utry.it/2011/03/culinary-smackdown-battlecookies.html
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  35. Lisa @ Sweet as Sugar Cookies says

    March 3, 2011 at 4:53 am

    Oh my gosh, these all look sensational! It's almost midnight and I'm getting hungry again just looking at these. Thanks for linking this up to Sweets for a Saturday.
    Reply
  36. Kristen says

    March 3, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    I just read your post on fannetastic food, and I saw these. They look SO delicious! I also have a MAJOR sweet tooth. Im glad I found your blog! haha
    Reply
    • Kristen says

      March 3, 2011 at 2:18 pm

      haha sorry I meant I'm an Okie's blog
      Reply
    • Courtney says

      March 3, 2011 at 10:16 pm

      I'm glad you found me too! Welcome, Kristen! :)
      Reply
  37. (what runs) Lori says

    March 8, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    These look absolutely incredible! I LOVE them. Super fun with the green frosting too!
    Reply
  38. Doreen says

    May 17, 2011 at 4:16 pm

    I love my Mizuno Wave Riders - had 2 pair now. And I foudn this by searching for buttercream filled cookie cups! I am going to make these for a friends bake sale to raise money for her Susan G. Komen 3 day 60 mile breast cancer walk! Pink frosting, individually boxed with red/white bakers twine! They look perfect! Thank you!
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  39. Lisa@Healthy Diaries says

    June 15, 2011 at 1:44 pm

    Hi Courtney! Could you please tell me how many cookie cups I'd get from one recipe? I'm going to make these this weekend for a birthday party. Thanks so much! :)
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    • Courtney says

      June 15, 2011 at 5:57 pm

      Oh gosh...I *think* you'll get about 48, but I don't have my original recipe here with me. I'm sorry!
      Reply
  40. Amanda @ Semi-Health Nut says

    December 2, 2011 at 4:21 pm

    Yummy yummy! These are on my Friday Five Foodie Finds this week! Thanks for sharing! :-) http://semihealthnut.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-five-foodie-finds-9-sweets-left.html
    Reply

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