We now pronounce you...

...husband and wife!  

Recently, we had the pleasure of photographing the wedding of two wonderful people, Ryan and Sindhu. They had a beautiful venue picked out for their reception, St. Paul's Town and Country Club. They celebrated their wedding day not only in traditional American culture, but Hindu as well. Take a look at the beautiful bride and her gorgeous make-up, henna, and jewelry. 

Congrats to the happy couple! Thank you for letting us share your special day with you!

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

I am trying to come up with ideas for Charli's 2nd Birthday party in July. I came across these cupcakes, and knew I had to try them out ahead of time, to see if they were as good as they looked.. here are a few photos of the whole proces from start to finish.. and don't worry, the recipe is at the end!

Photo below: frozen cookie dough balls placed in the middle of the vanilla cupcakes

After baking, you can barely see the cookie dough inside!

below: homemade Vanilla Buttercream frosting

mini chocolate chips.. yum!

wow.. I always tend to make a mess while baking!

check out the finished product!! Do I recommend these cupcakes to everyone? I sure do! You definitely need to have a sweet tooth, as they are very rich!

top view

check out the inside of this yummy dessert!

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

with Cookie Dough Buttercream Frosting

For the cookie dough:

2 sticks softened butter

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup brown sugar

4 tbsp milk

1 tbsp vanilla

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup mini chocolate chips

For the cupcakes:

3 sticks softened butter

1 1/2 cups light brown sugar, packed

4 large eggs

2 2/3 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp. salt

1 cup milk

2 tsp. vanilla extract

For the frosting:

3 sticks softened butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed

3 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

2 tbsp. milk

1 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

To make the cookie dough, combine the butter and sugars in a mixing bowl and cream on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 mins. Beat in milk and vanilla until incorporated and smooth. Beat in the flour and salt until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Using a 1.5 tbsp scoop, shape the dough into balls or tubes. Freeze on a parchment lined baking sheet overnight.

To make the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350° F. Line two cupcake pans with paper liners (24 total). In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter and brown sugar. Beat together on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition and scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir together to blend. Add the dry ingredients to the mixer bowl on low speed, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients, mixing each addition just until incorporated. Blend in the vanilla.

Using a 3 tbsp scoop, fill the prepared cupcake liners 2/3 full with the cupcake batter. Place a frozen cookie dough ball on the top center of each cupcake.

Bake at 350 for 16-18 mins.

To make the frosting, combine the butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl and cream on medium-high speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the powdered sugar until smooth. Beat in the salt, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.

Frost the cupcakes and sprinkle with mini chocolate chips!

Makes 24 cupcakes.