Reeses Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Reeses Peanut Butter Cups were invented by H.B. Reese, a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey. He started his own candy company in the 1920s and created the iconic combination of chocolate and peanut butter.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

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Reeses Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, 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
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 0.75 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, chopped
• 0.5 cup Chocolate ganache
• 12 pieces Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened 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 mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the creamy peanut butter and chopped Reeses Peanut Butter Cups.
7. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake liners and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cupcakes to cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Once cooled, spread chocolate ganache on top of each cupcake and garnish with a Reeses Peanut Butter Cup.
10. Let the ganache set for 10 minutes before serving.
11. Enjoy your delicious Reeses Peanut Butter Cupcakes!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 30g

Protein 6g12%

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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.