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Peanut Butter Chip Brownie Cupcakes

These Peanut Butter Chip Brownie Cupcakes are a fudgy dream! Indulge in the perfect blend of chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brownie Cupcakes:
  • 1 cup butter (melted)
  • 2 cups granulated white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 2/3 cups peanut butter chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cupcake liners
  • Muffin tin
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Step 2: Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  3. Step 3: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Stir occasionally until completely melted and remove from heat to cool slightly.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk together until well combined. Then, add the vanilla extract and eggs. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  5. Step 5: In another bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Step 6: Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, using a rubber spatula to fold them together until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Gently fold in 1 1/3 cups of peanut butter chips into the batter, reserving 1/3 cup for topping.
  8. Step 8: Scoop the brownie batter into the prepared cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
  9. Step 9: Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  10. Step 10: Remove from the oven, let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle reserved peanut butter chips on top while warm.

Notes

  • Measure ingredients accurately for best results.
  • Feel free to add a sprinkle of sea salt on top for extra flavor.
  • These cupcakes freeze well for up to 3 months.