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Reese's Cupcakes

With only 6 ingredients these are quick and easy to make. If you love Reese's, you'll definitely enjoy these.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:16 minutes
Total Time:31 minutes
Servings:12 cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients called for on the box
  • 10.5 ounces Reese's Miniature Cups 1 “share pack” size package
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk as needed to thin the frosting

Instructions

To make the cupcakes:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Set aside.
  • Prepare the chocolate cake mix according to the instructions on the box and then spoon the batter into the prepared muffin tin filling each liner about ½ of the way full. Place one Reese’s mini cup into the center of each one and gently press in place into the batter.
  • Bake for 16 minutes and then remove from the oven and allow the cupcakes to cool completely in the tin.

To make the frosting:

  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and peanut butter until well combined. Then mix in the confectioners’ sugar a little at a time. Add one tablespoon of milk at a time, as needed, if the frosting is becoming too thick as you mix the sugar in.
  • Once you have the right consistency, transfer the frosting into a piping bag and pipe it onto each cupcake.
  • Chop the remaining mini Reese’s cups to garnish the cupcakes with. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • You can use regular Reese's cups if you can't find the mini ones; just chop them up into smaller pieces.
  • You can make them a day ahead with the frosting if you want to. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature.
  • Freeze them unfrosted for up to 2 months, then thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Allow them to come to room temperature before frosting the cupcakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 392mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg