Peanutty Cupcakes and Frosting Recipe

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two standard cupcake pans with foil or paper liners.
2. In medium bowl whisk flour baking powder and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat together peanut butter and butter until smooth. Add sugar gradually; beat until thoroughly combined and mixture is light tan in color; about three minutes.
4. Add eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
5. Add the flour mixture alternating with the milk. Stir in vanilla extract.
6. Divide batter evenly among prepared cups, about a heaping 1/4 cup each.
7. Bake at 350 for 25-27 minutes or until lightly browned on top. Let cool completely on wire racks.
8. In a medium bowl beat peanut butter and butter until smooth. Add half of confectioners' sugar, alternating with the milk. Beat until smooth and spread over cupcakes.
9. Garnish with chopped peanuts.