Best 10 Brownie Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting Recipes

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Indulge in the ultimate union of classic flavors with our decadent brownie cupcakes topped with a luscious peanut butter frosting. These divine treats offer a perfect balance of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, making them an irresistible delight for any occasion. With their moist and fudgy centers and fluffy frosting, these cupcakes will transport you to a world of pure indulgence. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey and discover the irresistible charm of our brownie cupcakes with peanut butter frosting.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Enjoy the classic combo of peanut butter and chocolate with these quick-fix brownie cupcakes!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ fudge brownie mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
Betty Crocker™ Decor Selects candy sprinkles, nonpareils or colored sugars, if desired
1 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting (from 16 oz container)
1/3 cup peanut butter
2 to 3 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular-size muffin cups. Make brownie batter as directed on box. Fill cups about 3/4 full (about 1/4 cup each).
  • Bake 25 to 28 minutes or until toothpick inserted near edge comes out almost clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.
  • In small bowl, mix all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over brownies; sprinkle with candy sprinkles. Store tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cupcake, Sodium 210 mg, Sugar 32 g, TransFat 1/2 g

BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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For kids of all ages, this dessert is dense and chocolaty. When was the last time you had a cupcake with sprinkles on top. It is best to use mini muffin tins.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces
1 1/4 cups semi-sweet 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 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted,chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (do-not use old-fashioned or fresh ground)
1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
4 teaspoons whipping cream (about) (optional)
chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • For cupcakes; Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Line standard (1/3 cup) muffin cups with paper liners (These are really better made in mini muffin tins.) Combine butter, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and unsweetened chocolate in the top of double broiler set over simmering water.
  • Stir until mixture is melted and smooth, Remove from water.
  • Whisk both sugars into chocolate mixture, then whisk in eggs 1 at a time.
  • whisk in vanilla, then flour, walnuts, salt and remaining 3/4 cup chocolate chips.
  • Divide batter among muffin cups (about 1/4 cup each).
  • Bake cupcakes until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer cupcakes to rack and cool completely.
  • Frosting; Put powdered sugar and the next 3 ingredients in a medium bowl.
  • Using electric mixer, beat until mixture is smooth, adding whipping cream by teaspons if frosting is to thick to spread.
  • Spread frosting in swirls over tops of cupcakes, sprinkle with chocolate shavings or sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.8, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 56.4, Sodium 141.4, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 32.5, Protein 7.9

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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Top chocolate-chocolate chip cupcakes with a peanut butter cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process)
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped
2/3 cup boiling water
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, at room temperature
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Chopped dry roasted peanuts, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line one 12-cup standard muffin tin with paper cupcake liners.
  • Put the butter, cocoa powder and chocolate in a large bowl. Pour the boiling water over and let stand 5 minutes. Whisk until smooth, and then whisk in the sugar, vanilla and eggs. Whisk in the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips. Divide the batter among the prepared liners so they are about three-quarters full.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs, 22 to 24 minutes. Cool in the tins 5 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the frosting: Beat the peanut butter, cream cheese and butter in a large bowl, using an electric mixer, on medium speed until smooth. Reduce the speed to low and beat in the confectioners? sugar until smooth and incorporated. Pipe or spread the frosting on the tops of the cupcakes. Sprinkle with peanuts for garnish if using.

ESPRESSO DARK BROWNIE CUPCAKES, PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE FROSTING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 34m

Yield 24 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted
2 tablespoons finely ground espresso
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
Peanut Butter Fudge frosting, recipe follows
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
Pinch salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line standard cupcake pans with 24 cupcake liners.
  • Combine the butter and chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, uncovered, stirring every 30 seconds, until the butter and chocolate are melted and smooth. Set aside to cool. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, espresso, and salt in another bowl. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix both sugars and reserved chocolate mixture until well combined. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating until each is smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed. Add the flour mixture until blended. Fill the cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake until golden, rotating the pans halfway though, 18 to 20 minutes. Transfer the pans to wire racks to cool completely before removing the cupcakes.
  • To assemble: Frost the cooled cupcakes with Peanut Butter Fudge Frosting.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter, peanut butter, and salt on medium-high speed until creamy. Turn the speed to low and beat in the confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Add the cocoa powder and beat until extremely smooth and creamy.

PEANUT BUTTER-FILLED BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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I have made this outstandingly delicious recipe for years. These rich cupcakes are sure to delight everyone you make them for. -Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package fudge brownie mix (8-inch square pan size)
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
1 large egg
1/4 cup sugar
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions; stir in chocolate chips. For filling, in a small bowl, beat peanut butter, cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth. , Fill paper-lined muffin cups one-third full with batter. Drop filling by teaspoonfuls into the center of each cupcake. Cover with remaining batter. , Bake 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in brownie portion comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust tops with confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

FLUFFY PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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The perfect fluffy frosting for brownies or chocolate cake. Sweet but not too sweet. Peanut buttery but not greasy. So wonderful and it won't over power your brownies!!!

Provided by NICKIE75

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings

Time 10m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

½ cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons milk, or as needed
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Place the butter and peanut butter into a medium bowl, and beat with an electric mixer. Gradually mix in the sugar, and when it starts to get thick, incorporate milk one tablespoon at a time until all of the sugar is mixed in and the frosting is thick and spreadable. Beat for at least 3 minutes for it to get good and fluffy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 116.2 mg, Sugar 17 g

PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING FOR BROWNIES



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Make and share this Peanut Butter Frosting for Brownies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by KarsynnsMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 6m

Yield 1 Batch of Icing, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Prepare brownies according to box or brownie recipe, and let cool completely.
  • Mix icing ingredients together with an electric mixer until well creamed together.
  • Spread on brownies, or whatever dessert you like!

BROWNIE CUPCAKES WITH PEANUT BUTTER FROSTING



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Yield Makes 10 cupcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

Cupcakes
6 tablespoons (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 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/3 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
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)
Chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles

Steps:

  • 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, walnuts, 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 teaspoonfuls if frosting is too thick to spread.
  • Spread frosting in swirls over top of cupcakes. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Store in single layer in airtight container at room temperature.)

FROSTED BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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These fudge brownies with colorful icing melt in your mouth. Great kid-pleaser.

Provided by Carol Marie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes

Time 1h16m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
1 (18 ounce) package fudge brownie mix
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 (16 ounce) container white frosting
3 drops food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a muffin tin with vegetable shortening.
  • Combine brownie mix, vegetable oil, eggs, and water together in a bowl; mix until smooth. Pour into prepared muffin tin.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 16 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack; allow to cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Combine white frosting and food coloring in the bowl of an electric mixer; beat until coloring is evenly distributed. Pipe frosting onto cool brownies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.2 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 32.1 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 245.3 mg, Sugar 44.9 g

BROWNIE CUPCAKES



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I grew up in my parents' bakery, which might explain why I don't like frosting. These brownie cupcakes are just my style! They come out shiny on top and are great without frosting. -Cindy Lang, Hays, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1 egg
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. In a small bowl, beat egg and sugar. Stir in vanilla and chocolate mixture. Gradually add flour; fold in pecans., Fill paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake until tops begin to crack, 20-25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Fat 21g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality cocoa powder. This will give your cupcakes a rich, chocolatey flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixed batter will result in tough, dry cupcakes.
  • Bake the cupcakes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaked cupcakes will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cupcakes cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set properly.
  • If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a spoon to spread the frosting on the cupcakes.
  • Garnish the cupcakes with chopped peanuts or chocolate chips before serving.

Conclusion:

These chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to bake sales. With their rich chocolate flavor and creamy peanut butter frosting, these cupcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter frosting a try. You won't be disappointed!

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