Peanut Butter Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a cupcake tin with butter or cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Beat in the vanilla and peanut butter.
4. Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat until just blended.
5. Fill the cupcake tin with the batter, filling each cup about 2/3 full. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean.
6. Let cupcakes cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• Peanut butter cupcakes are a great way to use up any leftover peanut butter.
• These cupcakes can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Peanut butter cupcakes can be topped with a simple buttercream icing.
• Chocolate chips can be added to the batter for an extra special treat.