Peanut Butter Cup Muffins

Yield: 1 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
• 2 tablespoons + 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup peanut butter

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar. Stir in butter; set aside.
2. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt and remaining sugar.
3. Whisk together egg, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
4. Place peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on HIGH for 20 to 30 seconds or until softened. Fold into batter.
5. Press about 1 tablespoon reserved crumb mixture onto the bottom of 12 ungreased muffin cups.
6. Divide batter evenly between cups.
7. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
8. Bake at 400 degrees F for 15 to 18 minutes or until a wooden pick comes out clean.
9. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Attribution

Olde Jericho Tavern, Bainbridge, New York