Ready for my second Girl Scout cookie recipe?! Good, me too (if you missed the first you can check out the Samoas-inspired cake here). This chocolate peanut butter cupcake recipe was inspired by Tagalongs and I sprinkled some of the crushed cookie on top. I used this chocolate cupcake recipe with peanut butter filling from Food & Wine as the base, but added buttercream recipe, chocolate ganache drizzle and crumbled cookies on top. These cupcakes basically taste like a giant Reese’s cup because of the peanut butter inside. While I was making these a couple of weeks ago I shared a tutorial about how to fill them on my Instagram stories and Snapchat (treatsandtrends). My goal is to film more real-time videos while I’m making these recipes, so I would love for you to follow along! I’m also going to start playing around with videos and YouTube so that I can share more tips and tricks with you. Although these cupcakes might look complex, they are actually really simple to make. You just bake the cupcakes and then use a filling tip and piping bag to insert the peanut butter cream once they are cool. Then you dip them in ganache, top with buttercream and drizzle with leftover ganache. If you have some extra Tagalongs lying around you can crumble them up and sprinkle on top, but this isn’t necessary. Hope you enjoy the recipe, next up is THIN MINTS on Wednesday!
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- 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 3/4 cup butter room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp. butter room temperature
- 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chopped or chips
- 1/2 cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 cups confectioner's sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 – 4 Tbsp. heavy cream or milk
- Tagalongs crushed for sprinkling on top
Ingredients
For the cupcakes
For the peanut butter filling
For the ganache
For the peanut butter buttercream
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- Preheat oven to 350F. Line muffin pans with paper liners.
- Place cocoa powder in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour in boiling water and whisk until smooth. Add buttermilk and whisk until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat the butter and sugar until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, mix until combined. Beat in half of the dry ingredients, then half of the cocoa mixture. Repeat and mix until all ingredients are incorporated, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl if needed. Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full and bake for about 20 minutes, until springy and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat the butter and peanut butter until creamy. Sift in the confectioner's sugar and mix until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Transfer into a piping bag fitted with the filling tip. Plunge the tip into the top of the cupcake, pushing it about 3/4 of the way down. Squeeze the pastry bag to fill the cupcake and gradually withdraw as you squeeze. You will notice the cupcake slightly expanding. This part is kind of trial and error since you can't see exactly how much you're putting in there. You'll know it's getting too full if the top starts to crack. Repeat until all cupcakes are filled.
- Bring the heavy cream to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and add chocolate. Let stand for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth. Let the ganache sit to cool and thicken for about 20 – 30 minutes.
- Dip the cupcake tops into the ganache, gently shaking off excess back into the pan. Repeat until all cupcakes are coated.
- In the bowl of a standing mixer, beat the butter and peanut butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. With the speed on low, gradually mix in 2 cups of the confectioner's sugar until combined. Add vanilla and heavy cream, mixing until incorporated. Add remaining 2 cups of confectioner's sugar and once it's combined turn up the speed to medium-high and beat for 1 – 2 minutes. Mixture should be smooth and creamy. Add more confectioner's sugar if it's too thin or more heavy cream/milk if it's too thick.
- Use a piping bag and preferred tip to frost the cupcakes. Drizzle with remaining ganache (I find it easiest to use a piping bag with a very small, round tip) then sprinkle with crushed Tagalongs.
The Comments
The Fashion Folks
Omg, yes please! Chocolate is, ofc, the best and so is peanut butter! The two in combination is just magical too. Hahah need to try them. Even though I’m sure they won’t be as pretty as yours! Xx
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> The Fashion FolksHaha I agree! Oh I’m sure they would look great :)
Zorica
These cupcakes look so cute and delicious.
xx
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> ZoricaThank you :)
Gretchen Grace
These are sooo adorable and delectable-looking! I am tempted to try it, it looks a bit more complicated than what I am used to though, haha. I do not think it will turn out as good as these!
– Gretch of GG Memochou
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> Gretchen GraceThanks, Gretch! There are a few extra steps, but they aren’t too difficult :)
Laura Jane Atelier
omg these look so good! If I tried to make these they would look terrible haha
xo
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> Laura Jane AtelierThank you, Laura! Haha I bet you could make them :)
Katherine Tran
These are so pretty and look so good!
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> Katherine TranThank you, Katherine!
Carina Vardie
I’m just here drooling, it looks mouthwatering!!!
xo
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> Carina Vardiehaha thank you, Carina! :)
Olga Federico
This cupcakes look delicious:)
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> Olga FedericoThank you, Olga!
That New Dress
Oh my these look amazing! I wish I could bake as well as you! xx
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> That New DressAw thank you! I promise it’s not too hard to make :)
Atsuna Matsui
Yummm this cupcake looks so good. :( I wish I could make this but I’m allergic to peanuts. Still so beautiful to just look at haha.
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> Atsuna Matsuihaha thank you!
Kathrine Eldridge
I am dying over this recipe! I should be fasting since it’s Friday but you are tempting me with these glorious pics! Pinning now.
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> Kathrine Eldridgehaha thank you, Kathrine! I appreciate you pinning it :)
Rebecca @ Strength & Sunshine
100000x better than a cookie ;)
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> Rebecca @ Strength & Sunshinehaha agreed!
Rach
Stop it! These cupcakes look so amazing!!!
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> RachThanks, Rach!
Blaire Bingham
I am absolutely drooling over these! They look so delicious. Definitely pinning this recipe to try.
xo, Whitney and Blaire
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> Blaire BinghamThank you, Blaire! I really appreciate you pinning it :)
Pamela
OMG these look absolutely amazing! I’m not a good baker but I really want to try these. I LOVE chocolate and peanut butter! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
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> PamelaIt’s a hard combo to beat :) thanks, Pamela!
Kate @ Green Fashionista
Holy deliciousness! These look amazing, especially that peanut butter filling <3
Green Fashionista
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> Kate @ Green FashionistaThank you, Kate!
Tamara
These sinfully delicious!
XoXo,
Tamara – LoveofMode.com
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> TamaraThank you!
El's Fashion Fix
These cupcakes look and sound delicious! I’d love to give this a try :)
El xx
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> El’s Fashion FixThank you! Let me know what you think if you do!
C's Collection
Oh my goodness! So delicious looking… these are not helping me from decreasing my sweet tooth cravings!
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> C’s Collectionhaha thanks you! Have a great weekend :)
Julia Mazzucato
Ahh, chocolate and pb, a match made in heaven. Is it just me or are tagalongs the best Girl Scout cookie?
Julia・Little Miss Haute Couture
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> Julia MazzucatoIt’s such a good combo! haha they are definitely in my top three!
Christie Moeller
Oh yaas! These look incredible!
xox, Christie
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> Christie MoellerThanks, Christie!!
Candice Petersen
Oooe yumm – I could do with one of these right now
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> Candice PetersenThanks, Candice!
Jacquard Flower
Oh wow, these look so good! I might have to try this.
Gemma x
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> Jacquard FlowerThanks, Gemma! Hope you have a great weekend!