Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Muffins

Here’s a recipe for Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Muffins that combines rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter for a delicious molten center.

Ingredients:

For the Muffins:

• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup (120ml) buttermilk
• 1/2 cup (90g) chocolate chips

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

• 1/2 cup (125g) creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the tin.
2. Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:
   • In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
   • Form the mixture into 12 small balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and set aside.
3. Make the Muffin Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a separate large bowl, mix the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
   • Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients in two additions, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir until just combined.
   • Fold in the chocolate chips.
4. Assemble the Muffins:
   • Fill each muffin cup with a spoonful of batter, covering the bottom.
   • Place a peanut butter ball in the center of each cup.
   • Cover with more batter, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
5. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the tops are set and a toothpick inserted into the side of a muffin comes out clean.
   • Be careful not to overbake; the center should remain gooey.
6. Cool and Serve:
   • Allow the muffins to cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
   • Serve warm for the best gooey lava effect!

Enjoy these delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Lava Muffins with a cold glass of milk or a cup of coffee!