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Peanut Butter Cupcakes

SUBMITTED BY: Ruth Hutson PHOTO BY: FrackFamily5

"Peanut butter lovers can double their pleasure with these tender treats from Ruth Hutson. The Westfield, Indiana baker uses the popular ingredient in the cupcakes as well as their creamy homemade frosting."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
COOK TIME	30 Min
READY IN	50 Min

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Servings
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INGREDIENTS

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup peanut butter*
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup milk
FROSTING:
1/3 cup peanut butter*
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, peanut butter and brown sugar. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake at 350 degrees F for 26-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
For frosting, cream peanut butter and sugar in a small mixing bowl. Add the honey and vanilla. Beat in enough milk to achieve a spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes.

FOOTNOTE

Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2008 by FrackFamily5

These were great. I didn't taste the cinnamon as another review said- the batter was really... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 3, 2008 by senoramandi

The frosting was the highlight of these cupcakes. The honey is a nice addition. Next time I... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 15, 2007 by OTTOS2

I am generously giving this recipe 3 stars in the off hand chance that I did something wrong... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2006 by April

These cupcakes were pretty darn good! Wonderful peanut butter flavor, moist, good texture, not... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2009 by jutothelia

I loved this recipe it was very moist and sweet! My whole family enjoyed them MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2009 by PD

These cupcakes did not turn out the way I had hoped. I followed the recipe exactly (only... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Cookaholic

Just pulled these out of the oven and let them cool a bit. I haven't added the frosting yet. ... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2008 by Ichigo

I used my own chocolate frosting for these, but overall they were pretty tasty! The pb/brown... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2008 by Kristi

excellent recipe. The peanut butter doesn't overpower the cupcakes. The only change I made... MORE

Reviewed on May 23, 2007 by Berkeley Janelle

These cupckes were the hit of my weekly Girls' Night. They easy to make, super peanut buttery... MORE

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