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Strawberry Reese’s PB&J Cupcakes

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Ingredients

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Cupcake Ingredients:

Optional Filling:

  • Strawberry preserves

Peanut Butter Buttercream:

  • 2 sticks salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Toppings:

  • Extra chopped Reese’s Strawberry PB&J Cups
  • PB&J M&M’s (or swap in peanut butter M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven according to your cake mix package instructions. Line a cupcake pan with paper liners.
  2. Prepare the white cake mix according to the box directions. Stir in the 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter until just combined, then gently fold in the chopped Reese’s PB&J Cups.
  3. Fill cupcake liners about 2/3 full. Bake according to package directions, usually 18–22 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  4. If adding a strawberry preserve center, use a cupcake corer or small knife to remove a bit from the center of each cooled cupcake. Fill each with about 1 teaspoon of strawberry preserves.
  5. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and 1/2 cup peanut butter together until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
  6. Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing on low speed until combined. Stir in vanilla bean paste.
  7. Add heavy cream, a little at a time, and beat on medium-high speed until the frosting is light, fluffy, and spreadable.
  8. Frost each cupcake generously with the peanut butter buttercream.
  9. Top with extra chopped Reese’s PB&J Cups and a sprinkle of PB&J M&M’s (or your candy of choice) for extra flavor and crunch.

Notes

  • If you can’t find PB&J M&M’s, swap in peanut butter M&M’s or Reese’s Pieces.
  • Want it even more over-the-top? Drizzle melted peanut butter or strawberry sauce over the frosting before adding toppings!

Find it online: https://lifeandsprinkles.com/strawberry-reeses-pbj-cupcakes/

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