Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Muffins, where rich chocolate meets creamy peanut butter in every delicious bite. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack, these muffins are a delightful treat that will please both kids and adults alike. With their moist texture and eye-catching swirls, they not only taste great but also look irresistible on any plate. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe is perfect for bakers of all skill levels. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or store them for later; they freeze beautifully for quick snacking!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the buttermilk.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- For the peanut butter swirl, mix peanut butter with powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Fill muffin cups with chocolate batter and add a teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture on top; swirl gently with a toothpick.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean.
- Let cool for five minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin (75g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg