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Reese’s peanut butter cup cupcakes

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These Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes are a perfect combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, topped with an iconic candy for an indulgent treat. They are moist, flavorful, and ideal for birthdays, parties, or any special occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 6–8 Reese’s peanut butter cups, halved (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add 2 eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternately with 1/2 cup milk and 1/4 cup vegetable oil, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
  6. Fold in 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter until evenly incorporated.
  7. Fill each cupcake liner two-thirds full with batter.
  8. Bake 18–22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in the tin, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. For the frosting, beat 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter until smooth. Add 1–2 tablespoons milk if needed.
  10. Frost cooled cupcakes using a piping bag or knife.
  11. Press a halved Reese’s peanut butter cup onto the top of each cupcake.

Notes

For variation, add chopped peanut butter cups to the batter.

Mini cupcakes can be made for smaller servings.

Frosting can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Find it online: https://quickrecipetricks.com/reeses-peanut-butter-cup-cupcakes/