Chocolate Peanut Butter Muffins

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Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1½ cups buttermilk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir together.
  • In a larger bowl combine the eggs, buttermilk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. The batter will be thick.
  • Cover the bowl with a towel and allow the batter to rest for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425℉
  • Prepare a 12-count muffin pan with liners. Pour 2 tbsp of batter into each muffin cup.
  • Heat the peanut butter in the microwave until melty. Place ½ tablespoon of peanut butter into each muffin cup and use a toothpick to swirl. Add an additional 4-6 tbsp of batter to each.
  • Top each muffin with ½ tbsp of peanut butter, and swirl with a toothpick.
  • Bake for 7 minutes at 425℉. Reduce the temperature to 350℉ and bake for an additional 12-14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.