Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcakes

Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and crunchy Oreo cookies with these Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcakes. They are a delightful treat for any occasion, and the surprise Oreo cookie at the bottom adds an extra layer of yumminess.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 12 Oreo cookies, crushed
• 12 Oreo cookies for decoration

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with paper liners

In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt

Set aside

In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they are fully incorporated

Mix in the creamy peanut butter and vanilla extract until well combined

Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture

Mix until just combined

Fold in the crushed Oreo cookies

Divide the cupcake batter evenly among the prepared liners, filling each about 2/3 full

Place a whole Oreo cookie on top of each cupcake batter-filled liner

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean

Remove the cupcakes from the oven and let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely

Once cooled, you can optionally decorate the cupcakes with frosting or additional crushed Oreo cookies

Enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcakes!