Soft, rich cupcakes filled with gooey chocolate chips and a creamy peanut butter frosting — perfect for any peanut butter lover’s sweet tooth!
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cupcakes
- 85g butter, softened
- ½ cup (100g) dark brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup (190g) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp double-acting baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (125 ml) full-cream milk
- 2 cups (350g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
For the Frosting
- 170g unsalted butter, softened
- 60g confectioners’ sugar
- 250g creamy peanut butter
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 125 ml full-cream milk
👩🍳 Instructions
Cupcakes
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix milk and vanilla extract.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Mix in the peanut butter and milk mixture until just combined.
- Gradually add in the flour mixture. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Spoon the batter into cupcake liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
Frosting
- Beat the butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Add peanut butter and milk gradually until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Chill the frosting for at least 1 hour before piping.
- Frost the cooled cupcakes and top with chocolate sprinkles or crushed peanuts if desired.
⏱️ Prep & Cook Time
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Baking Time: 25 minutes
- Cooling & Frosting: 60 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour 45 minutes
- Yields: 12 cupcakes
💡 Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Don’t overmix after adding flour to keep cupcakes light and fluffy.
- For neater frosting, chill the cupcakes and the frosting first.
🔁 Variations & Substitutions
- Chocolate chips: Replace with white or dark chocolate chunks for variety.
- Milk: Use oat or almond milk as a dairy-free option.
- Peanut butter: Try almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
❓ FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, cupcakes can be baked a day in advance. Frost just before serving.
How should I store them?
Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Can I freeze the cupcakes?
Yes. Freeze the unfrosted cupcakes in a sealed container. Defrost and frost before serving.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cupcakes
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minutesIngredients
85 g butter, softened
½ cup (100 g) dark brown sugar
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
¾ cup (190 g) creamy peanut butter
1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder (double acting)
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (125 ml) full cream milk
2 cups (350 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
170 g unsalted butter, softened
60 g confectioners’ sugar
250 g creamy peanut butter
½ tsp vanilla extract
125 ml full cream milk
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.
- In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix milk and vanilla extract in a separate cup.
- In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in peanut butter and the milk mixture.
- Gently fold in the flour mixture; do not overmix.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Scoop batter into muffin liners, filling each about ¾ full.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cupcakes cool completely before frosting.
- Beat butter, confectioners’ sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add peanut butter and milk; beat until light and fluffy.
- Chill frosting for 1 hour before using.
- Once cupcakes are cool, pipe or spread frosting on top. Optionally garnish with chocolate sprinkles or crushed peanuts.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a glass of milk, coffee, or hot chocolate.
- Top with mini chocolate chips, crushed peanuts, or a drizzle of melted chocolate.
- Perfect for birthdays, bake sales, or peanut butter-themed dessert tables.
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