Peanut Butter Cupcakes With Fudge Frosting

Photo: flickr user mikebdoss

Ingredients

1/2 cup chunky peanut butter

cup shortening

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 eggs

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup milk

2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

1/4 cup cocoa

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 cup boiling water

1/4 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Cream together the peanut butter and shortening. Gradually add the brown sugar, beating until light. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, beating until fluffy. Sift together 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder and salt. Add dry ingredients alternately with milk, beating after each addition. Fill paper muffin cups half full. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Frost with fudge frosting. Makes 2 dozen cupcakes.

Combine sugar, cocoa and salt. Add water and butter; blend. Add vanilla.