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 mins
Cook Time:16 minutes mins
Total Time:31 minutes mins
Servings:12 cupcakes
- 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
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!
- 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.
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