Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes
- MAKES
- 24
- COOK TIME
- 20 Min
Who knew chocolate cake mix could produce something so special? Toss in some peanut butter chips, and whip up a super-easy homemade peanut butter frosting, and you've got Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes. Your gang will love 'em!
What You'll Need
- 1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix
- 1 cup peanut butter chips
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot fudge sauce, heated
What to Do
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line muffin tins with paper baking cups.
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Make cake mix according to package directions. Stir in peanut butter chips. Spoon batter into muffin tins, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
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Bake according to package directions; cool completely.
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Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter until thoroughly combined. Mix in confectioners' sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Frost cooled cupcakes with peanut butter frosting, and drizzle with hot fudge sauce. Refrigerate cupcakes until chocolate is set.
Notes
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