Reese’s Cupcakes

Cupcake Garnish (optional):

• Whole or chopped Reese’s Cups
• Chocolate sauce
• Peanut butter sauce
• Reese’s Pieces

Instructions:
Preheat and Prep:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Line a muffin pan with 12 cupcake liners.

Prepare Batters:

1. In two small mixing bowls, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add cocoa powder to the chocolate bowl.
2. In two larger mixing bowls, mix the ingredients for each batter:
3. Chocolate Cake: Beat together butter and sugar. Add egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and melted chocolate. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
4. Peanut Butter Cake: Beat together peanut butter, vegetable oil, and sugar. Add egg, vanilla extract, sour cream, and milk. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped Reese’s Cups.

Assemble and Bake:

1. Use a cookie dough scoop to add one scoop of each batter to each muffin cup. The batter will be thick. Swirl together with a butter knife if desired.
2. Bake for 18-21 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3. Allow cupcakes to cool in the pan for 7 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Make Frostings:

1. Chocolate Frosting: Beat butter until fluffy. Add cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until combined. If too thick, add milk or cream.
2. Peanut Butter Frosting: Beat butter and peanut butter until fluffy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until combined. If too thick, add milk or cream.

Frost and Garnish:

1. Fit a piping bag with a tip (Wilton 1M works well). Alternate scoops of peanut butter and chocolate frosting in the bag. Twist the top closed and pipe frosting onto the cupcakes in a circular motion.
2. Garnish with chopped Reese’s Cups, chocolate or peanut butter sauce, Reese’s Pieces, or a whole Reese’s Cup.

Enjoy these decadent Reese’s Cupcakes that combine the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in every bite! 🧁🍫🥜