Peanut Butter Cupcakes
Description
Moist and rich peanut butter cupcakes are perfect treats for birthdays or special occasions. Eat them as-is or top them with your favorite frosting.
Ingredients
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons cream of tartar
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 pinch salt
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2 cups brown sugar
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1 cup peanut butter
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1/2 cup shortening
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2 eggs
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1 1/2 cups milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners.
2
Combine flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3
In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, peanut butter, and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Stir in dry ingredients alternately with milk. Spoon into the prepared muffin cups.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until the tops spring back when lightly pressed, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan for at least 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.