peanut butter surprise cupcakes

How To Make peanut butter surprise cupcakes

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  Step 1
  For the cupcakes, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 12-cup and a 6-cup muffin pan with paper liners. In a bowl, mix dry ingredients.
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  Step 2
  Add eggs and oil. Beat on low.
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  Step 3
  Slowly add the vanilla, milk, and water.
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  Step 4
  Beat only until all ingredients are incorporated and the batter is smooth.
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  Step 5
  Use an ice cream cup or small ladle to spoon about 1/4 cup mixture into each cup.
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  Step 6
  Unwrap 18 miniature peanut butter cups. Place one into the batter pressing down until the top of the miniature is flush with the top of the batter.
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  Step 7
  Top each muffin cup with 1 Tbsp of batter to cover the peanut butter cups. Smooth with the back of a spoon to make sure the batter is distributed evenly.
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  Step 8
  Bake for 20 minutes or until tops are rounded and centers are set. Cool before frosting.
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  Step 9
  To make the icing, pour the excess oil off of the peanut butter. Stir remaining peanut butter until well mixed. I find it helpful to pour the whole jar into a separate container and stir it that way.
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  Step 10
  Add the stick of butter, 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 Tbsp of the half and half. Beat slowly at first. Then on medium speed until well mixed.
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  Step 11
  Scrape down the sides of the bowl then keep adding the sugar 1/2 a cup at a time and the half and half 1 Tbsp at a time.
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  Step 12
  Add more half and half for a creamier texture and more sugar for stiffer icing.
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  Step 13
  Place icing in a piping bag and ice cupcakes or spread on with a knife or spatula.
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  Step 14
  Take the remaining miniature peanut butter cups and cut them in half. Place half a miniature on top of each iced cupcake.
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