Reeses Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Reeses Peanut Butter Cups were invented by H.B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman, in the 1920s. They have since become one of the most popular candy treats in the United States.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Reeses Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baking, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4200

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₄ cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₂ cup Creamy peanut butter
• 12 pieces Reeses Peanut Butter Cups
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chocolate ganache

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
6. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the batter.
7. Place a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup in the center of each cupcake, pressing it down slightly.
8. Top each cupcake with more batter to cover the peanut butter cup.
9. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, spread chocolate ganache on top of each cupcake.
12. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.