These Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting are the beloved combo of chocolate and peanut butter. Family and friends will love them.
![Side view of cupcake with focus on the frosting](https://www.sweetrecipeas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Brownie-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-02.jpg)
Insert witty post here.
Sorry I have been MIA busy weekend obviously and no real time now.
So I will leave you with these Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting.
They were one of the original recipes on this blog back in 2006!
And no this isn’t a Way Back as I remade them.
Because the photos I had back then were blurry and with a flash and you could barely tell what they were.
I actually make these a lot.
People and kids (in fact I had helpers make these…they get mixed by hand so that’s always good to get the kiddos involved with) alike love them.
![Bowl with brownie batter in it with a hand holding a whisk.](https://www.sweetrecipeas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Brownie-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-03.jpg)
While called cupcakes they are really just brownies that are in a cupcake liner.
And are filled up all the way to look like cupcakes.
The peanut butter frosting is what really takes them up a notch.
You will definitely need a big glass of milk with this one.
P.S. It’s a great day to buy my cookbook Holy Sweet!
![Overhead shot of the peanut butter frosting on the cupcake.](https://www.sweetrecipeas.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Brownie-Cupcakes-with-Peanut-Butter-Frosting-01.jpg)
Want More Brownie Recipes?
Red Velvet Hot Chocolate Brownies
Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars
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Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting
Ingredients
- For the Cupcakes:
- 6 TBSP (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips (about 8 ounces)
- 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- For the Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (do not use old-fashioned or freshly ground)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 teaspoons (about) whipping cream (optional)
Instructions
- For cupcakes:Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 10 standard (1/3-cup) muffin cups with paper liners.
- Combine butter, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate in top of double boiler set over simmering water.
- Stir until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from over water. Whisk both sugars into chocolate mixture, then whisk in eggs 1 at a time.
- Whisk in vanilla, then flour, salt, and remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
- Divide batter among prepared muffin cups (about 1/4 cup for each).
- Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes. Transfer cupcakes to rack and cool completely.
- For frosting:
- Put powdered sugar and next 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is smooth, adding whipping cream by teaspoonful’s if frosting is too thick to spread.
- Spread frosting over top of cupcakes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature.)
Rosa says
Lovely cupcakes! I’m sure I’d love them
Good to know that you had a great weekend.
Cheers,
Rosa
CW says
peanut butter…chocolate…(shivers with delight!) 🙂
Nutmeg Nanny says
I want some of these…right now!
laurie says
yum. id take one right now. please.
Maggie @ A Bitchin' Kitchen says
As much fun as my mixer is, I always appreciate a recipe that can be mixed by hand – especially one that contains PB and chocolate! These look delicious!
Allison says
Ohh yum. I’m a huge sucker for anything peanut butter-chocolate. ^_^
kristine@SugarBeams says
Inert insightful comment.
Miriam @ Overtime Cook says
This sounds divine! Peanut butter and chocolate…YUM!
-Miriam
Adam says
Simply drool worthy….*drool* 🙂