Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

You may have seen my post from WAY back on "Brookies", aka: brownie stuffed cookies....(find here), so when I came across this similar recipe from Picky Palate, I immediately began to (1) drool, and then (2) kick myself in the butt for giving up sweets (just for a little while...i need to get said butt into major shape)....But I just had to share this recipe with you, doesn't it look amazing!?!!  I'm obsessed with oreos, and when they are stuffed into a chocolate chip cookie??  Oh.My. 


I can't wait until my diet is over....this will surely be the first thing on my list to bake :) 

Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

(from Picky Palate)

2 sticks softened butter

3/4 Cup packed light brown sugar

1 Cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 Tablespoon pure vanilla

3 1/2 Cups all purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

10 oz bag chocolate chips

1 bag Oreo Cookies, I used the double stuff

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a stand or electric mixer cream butter and sugars until well combined. Add in eggs and vanilla until well combined.

2. In a separate bowl mix the flour, salt and baking soda. Slowly add to wet ingredients along with chocolate chips until just combined. Using a cookie scoop take one scoop of cookie dough and place on top of an Oreo Cookie. Take another scoop of dough and place on bottom of Oreo Cookie. Seal edges together by pressing and cupping in hand until Oreo Cookie is enclosed with dough. Place onto a parchment or silpat lined baking sheet and bake cookies 9-13 minutes or until cookies are baked to your liking. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to cooling rack. Serve with a tall glass of milk, enjoy!

Makes about 2 dozen VERY LARGE Cookies 

Jet-Setting

This past week, I think I spent about 24 hours either in an airport, or on a plane.  It got a little crazy there for a moment...plane delays, mechanical errors, cancellations, bad weather....you name it, I dealt with it.

So the negatives of that were: tired feet, lack of sleep, boredom, no snacks on the plane (boo, Delta), and $4 bottles of water from the airport.

The positives were: endless hours of entertainment from people-watching, 1 upgrade to first class, catching up on my magazines and books, and noting lots of fashion do's and dont's (there were a lot more don'ts).

So with aiport fashion on my mind, I thought I'd share some of my favorite go-to traveling pieces. I tend to dress "comfy/chic".... something comfortable, but cute too (no pajamas for me).

1. A cozy scarf (cute & stylish, and perfect for curling up with on the plane).

 Love Quotes scarves

2. A ginormous carry-on bag, that can hold just about everything.

Balenciaga

3. Eyeshades and earplugs (for red-eyes, or flights where you're seated next to "chatty Kathy", or crying babies)

Fuzzy eye shades

4. Comfy shoes (Uggs/boots in the winter, flats in the summer)

Uggs  and Gap flats 

6. Entertainment:  Iphone/books/magazines galore (I don't sleep well in planes)

7. Chapstick/hand lotion (my favorites are below)

And now, some of my favorite fashionistas with comfy/chic airport style:

Friday's Fancies - Nautical

So, I'm a day behind, but I wanted to link up again for Friday's Fancies with {av} over at Long Distance Loving.  It's a nautical theme this week, which is one of my absolute favorite looks.  I LOVE anything striped, and I've done several blogs posts full of stripes, so I went in a somewhat different direction this time.

Corals and yellows were my theme colors, and I thought this chambray shirtdress would be the perfect summer staple.  Mix it with flip flops and a fedora for a more casual look, or dress it up (like below) with fun wedges and lots of gold accessories :)  I also LOVE this simple, but gorgeous swim suit.  Check out more Friday Fancies here!

 

shirt, shoes, bag, watch, swim suit, shades, bangles, earrings

Currently...

I have done a "Currently" post before, but was just inspired again by Caroline over at Simply Smithwick,

and I thought it was time for another one!  :)

Current Playlist:

I'm addicted to Pandora...these are the "stations" I've been loving lately-

-Adele (so amazing)

-Ray LaMontagne (chill)

-Lada Gaga (for gym)

-Black Eyed Peas (driving w/ windows down)

-Hymns for Worship (I'm a traditional hymns kind of girl, and since I work on Sundays and can't make it to church, this allows me to worship on my own.)

Current Nail Polish:

On toes - "Geranium" by Essie

On fingers - I am switching between "Fiji" by Essie...



...and "Minted" by Revlon

Current Drink:

I recently was introduced (thanks Chels!) to a delicious beverage by Vitamin Water.
It is the Energy Citrus flavor and really does give me a great boost of energy (without tons of sugar or caffeine.)  It is great for a pre-workout drink, or even during the work day.  (And it's delish!)

Current Food:

Hmmmm, I have lots. 

But currently, for breakfast, it's Kashi cereal.

Lunch is tuna or chicken salad in a pita pocket, fruit, and baked chips.

And dinner, I have been on a major shrimp kick (shrimp cocktail, shrimp sushi, homemade shrimp scampi..ok now I'm starting to sound like Bubba from Forrest Gump).

Current TV Show:

I'm a reality show junkie, so right now I'm loving the new seasons of:
1. The Bachelorette (guilty pleasure)
2. SYTYCD (love this show, these dancers are incredible)

Current Wishlist:

Loose, blousy tops for summer

Neutral wedges

Mac Sheen Supreme Lipsticks

Current Needs:

The gym.

Current Triumphs:

Not getting a speeding ticket on the way to work this morning...
I was running a tad late :(

Current Bane of my Existence:

Allergy season, which is actually pretty much ALL seasons for me.
UGH. Hate it more than anything. 

Current Celebrity Crush:

JT. Always.

And also, I'd love to go on a date (just as friends, of course..love you, hubby!) with SNL's, Seth Meyers...

so hilarious, and so cute!

Current Blessing:

My new sweet niece, who is a week old today!

Love you A.G!  Can't wait to meet you :)

Current Outfit:

Well, I'm currently wearing scrubs..BORing.

But I'm currently loving to wear my white skinny jeans paired with, well, anything.

My fave is probably a blousy top in a bright color, and fun strappy sandals.

Current Indulgence:

Normally I would say, something chocolate, but since I'm cutting out desserts right now, it is now mani/pedi's....ahhhhh bliss.

Current Excitement:

1. I'm going home tomorrow!  So ready to see my fam, bestie, and feel the sea breeze and sand in my toes.

:)  Can't wait.

 google images

2. Philadelphia with John in T minus 14 days.  Can't wait to explore the city together! :)

Current Mood:

Sleepy and hungry...
happy and blessed :)

HAPPY SUNDAY! 
XOXOXO

I couldn't resist :)