Tagalong Surprise Cupcakes
I have a confession to make. I made these last year on my old blog, The Collegiate Baker.
But, if you follow me on Instagram, you know that I had a monstrous recipe fail over the weekend. It wasn’t a fail taste-wise; it tasted AWESOME. At least that’s what I was told. But I was so mad at it that I didn’t eat any of it. Totally not over-dramatic at all.
But these things happen. The lighting in our kitchen is the best during the morning and mid-day, so I can really only take photos on the weekend. Because of Sunday’s little mishap, I only have one other recipe to share with you this week. It’s extremely similar to this one, but it’ll be up tomorrow or Friday!
This is one of my favorite posts from my old blog. It was the first time I felt like my photos were really spot on and I was super happy with them. And I didn’t know any of you then, and you need to know about these cupcakes!
There are Tagalongs involved, so that’s a big ole plus right there. It’s Girl Scout cookie season (you can read about some of my Girl Scout experiences on the original post, you know, if you’re into that sort of thing), so that’s also why I decided to share this recipe. And Tagalongs are the bomb.
This recipe has a lot of chocolate and peanut butter going on. Chocolate and peanut butter in the cake. Chocolate frosting swirled with peanut butter frosting. Chocolate and peanut butter in the ganache. Cookies inside of cupcakes. These are the things bethcakes are made of, y’all. 😉
So if you’re like me and you have a giant stash of Tagalongs in a bag under your desk in your bedroom, you should definitely make these cupcakes.
These are such beautiful photos! Sorry about your recipe fail – especially on such a huge project that is always super disappointing! I bet it still tasted awesome though! I totally wish I had a giant stash of Tagalongs so I could make these – guess I will need to get some!
Thanks, Chelsea! It happens sometimes, haha. You definitely need to get some Tagalongs!
I’ve been trying to avoid the Girl Scout cookies this year, but these pictures make me want to give in SO BADLY!!
Avoid them!? Haha, I think it would be impossible for me to avoid them. (Give in, give in!) 😉
I think this is the perfect blog post for a re-run. The photo of us coming out of the cave is priceless (Beth is wearing a blue jacket). And, the cupcakes you made were great as usual. Look at all that frosting. Maybe you should make them again? 🙂
Thanks! The frosting is always my favorite part. 🙂
Holy moly. I was already so sad about missing Girl Scout Cookie season, and now I’m even more depressed about it because it means I can’t make these cupcakes and I WANT THEM. Ugh, yum. They look so good. Also, I’m totally the same way about recipe fails…so stubborn. Haha, whoops #perfectionist…totally pinning these cupcakes though, because they are perfection.
Oh no! How terrible is it that they don’t have Girl Scout Cookies in Europe? Haha. Thanks for pinning, Rachel!
Yum! Even though it is girl scout cookies season, I haven’t seen any around selling cookies. It’s so sad! Usually I have coworkers or at least girls outside of the grocery store selling them. I am missing out on an important time of year!
I’ve seen a few, but yeah, not as many as usual! We always get them from a lady my mom knows, haha. You need to find some asap!
I am so sad you had a recipe fail – but happy that you reposted these! I LOVE tagalongs, and actually have two boxes staring at me right now, just begging to be turned into cupcakes! These look amazing!
Thanks, Cate! Recipe fails happen sometimes, haha. You should listen to the Tagalongs. 😉
I LOVE all of the chocolate and peanut butter in these cupcakes! And the tagalong is such a perfect girl scout cookie! I need to make these with the box in my kitchen before I eat them all 🙂 And I am the same way when I have recipe fails… I get too over dramatic haha but these cupcakes are DEFINITELY a recipe win!
Thanks, Ally! You’re totally right. Tagalongs are the perfect Girl Scout cookie! 🙂
Nothing wrong with re-posting an older recipe, especially when the photos are as beautiful as these (especially the first one – fabulous)! And when the recipe looks so share-worthy! I think these would be so wonderful made for a special occasion. I’m not sure what tagalongs are, but I think I could find an alternative 😉
Thanks, Helen! Tagalongs are Girl Scout cookies! It’s basically a shortbread cookie with a peanut butter layer on top and then the whole thing is covered in chocolate. They’re amazing!
I can see why it’s a favorite! OMG these are fabulous!
Thanks, Dorothy! 🙂
I’m so glad you posted these over here because I cannot imagine my life now not knowing these cupcakes exist!! Love at all that chocolate!!! Love the pictures too!
Haha, thanks Zainab! 🙂
Sorry about your recipe fail – I know just too well what that feels like :). These cupcakes look insanely delicious and the pictures are beautiful!
Thanks so much, Kathi! It happens, but at least it was a learning experience!
Amazing looking cupcakes! I’m not allowing myself to have any more girl scout cookies this year so I’ll have to pin these for next year 🙂
Thank you! You have much more self control than I do, haha! Thanks for pinning. 🙂
These look amazing Beth! Love your photography – sorry to hear about your recipe mishap! I’ve had plenty of times where recipes have collapsed or not photographed very well! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks, so much Jessica!
These look absolutely delicious, your photos are amazing! I love tangalong girl scout cookies, I need to buy a box so I can make these cupcakes! Thanks for sharing Beth, pinned 🙂
Thanks, Jenn! Tagalongs are my favorite Girl Scout cookies! Thanks for pinning. 🙂
Perfect! I want one!
These photos are really nice. And I am sure the cupcakes are just as delicious as they look! 🙂
Beautiful photos, Beth! Tagalongs were one of my favourite girl scout cookies when I lived in the states. Oh, recipe fails. They plague us all. But I have to say, I wanted to take a giant bite out of that one on instagram. 🙂
I have been wanting to make these ever since I saw your original recipe!
These look amazing Beth! Sorry to hear about your recipe mishap but glad I got to see these cupcakes and gorgeous photos 🙂 Now I can’t wait to get my hands on a stash of Tagalongs so I can make these – loving all this chocolate goodness!
Great way to use up those cookies Beth! I was just thinking the other day that I didn’t even order this flavor this year!! SAD! Guess I just have to order some more so I can make these 😀 Thanks for this recipe. You have wonderful cupcake decoration skills 😉
omg I had a recipe fail too this past week. Totally tasted great, but they were just about the ugliest brownies I’ve ever made AND they fought me to get out of the pan. >_<. Blegh. I love these cupcakes though, Beth! I'm all about Girl Scout Cookies lately and these are a gorgeous version of tagalongs for sure!
Oh, man, you just can’t go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate! And throw Girl Scout cookies into the mix and I’m yours forever. These photos are gorgeous, I totally get why you were so happy with them!
Seriously, these are gorgeous!! I’m so glad you decided to share them with us since we obviously didn’t see them when you originally created them. 🙂 Great pics!!
These look so delicious! I’m so glad you decided to share it 🙂 got yourself a new follower on bloglovin’ ^.^
They look awesome… But they must be an awful lot of work… I hope I will try them one day, but have to find a substitute for the cookies. Thanks for sharing.