Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Brownie Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

It's been forever since I've baked anything for fun. I made some food for Jacob's dedication a few months ago, and made some lactation cookies, but other than that, nothing.

I recently got some new silicone baking molds, so I decided to make something fun and new with them.

I started with a box of brownies. I made them as directed on the box, and scooped them into the molds.


I baked them for about 28 minutes at 350 degrees.


I let them cool for a few minutes, and took them out of the molds. While they were cooling, I mixed up the frosting, which is from this pin.

{I chose to garnish them with a chocolate and peanut butter chip}


INGREDIENTS:
Brownie:
1 box brownie mix
ingredients listed on box

Frosting:
3/4 stick of butter softened
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 package of cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 tbs milk

DIRECTIONS:
Make brownies as directed on box. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Beat together: softened butter, peanut butter, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. Add confectioners’ sugar and milk and beat at medium speed. Increase speed to medium-high; and beat about 2 minutes or until fluffy.

Makes about 3 cups (I had enough for about 18 cupcakes, and still have plenty left!)