Delish Snickers Cupcakes

Alright, here we go. Imagine you’re taking a bite of a cupcake that’s not just a cupcake, but an entire experience. We’re talking about the Delish Snickers Cupcakes here. A glorious combo of gooey caramel, fluffy cake, and just the right amount of chocolate. They’re the chaotic perfect mess life needs sometimes, and trust me, you need this recipe in your back pocket.

Honestly, these cupcakes have become like family around here. Even my husband, who claims to be more of a pie guy, can’t resist them. Saturday afternoons, kids buzzing around, Nom Nom’s streaming on Spotify, and these bad boys make an appearance. There’s real joy in watching my family fight over the last cupcake — a mess of chocolate smiles and sticky fingers. It feels like love in every bite.

Why You’ll Love This Delish Snickers Cupcakes

– Because everyone deserves a reason to ditch the adulting just for a moment and sneak in a sugar rush.
– They’re like a high-five for your tastebuds when life’s feeling a bit meh.
– You can eat them secretly in a corner without sharing — no one will judge you!

How to Make It

Alright, so picture me hustling around my kitchen, flour in my hair, and somehow chocolate on my elbow. Start by doing the obvious — preheat that oven! While that’s heating up, we mix our dry ingredients and oh boy, don’t forget the pinch of salt — it’s like magic stuff. The butter and sugar are best friends here, cream them until they look like they’re gossiping. But oh, don’t let that gig get out of hand — make sure they’re smooth.

Now, slow it down a notch, add eggs one by one. You gotta give them a warm welcome, you know? Chocolate goes in like a dream but be wary, the kids might start sneaking in if they catch a whiff. Bake these beauties until they smile back at you, which takes about 20-25 minutes. Don’t forget the toothpick trick — old-school but gold.

Ingredient Notes

– Butter: This is the life of the party. The rich, creamy stuff is what you want. Margarine? Save it for another gig.
– Sugar: Go with what you feel. Brown makes it deeper in flavor. Granulated if you want simpler times.
– Flour: Basic all-purpose is your friend. I once used bread flour — it was weirdly stiff (don’t recommend).

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix dry ingredients — flour, sugar, baking powder, and pinch of salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar till smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time.
5. Stir in vanilla and chocolate.
6. Pour batter into lined cupcake tins.
7. Bake for 20-25 mins. Toothpick test it!

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

– *Alert*: Don’t forget that cute little pinch of salt. It’s like the cheeky cousin that makes everyone laugh.
– Use room-temperature ingredients. Sounds posh, I know, but it really helps.

Storage Tips

Toss any leftover survivors in an airtight container and let them chill in the fridge. Cold cupcakes for breakfast? Oh, yes — it’s like biting into frozen clouds of deliciousness. No judgment here, you go conquer that sweet tooth morning, noon, or night.

Variations and Substitutions

Alright, sometimes life decides your pantry is empty apart from some weird ingredients. You can swap out brown sugar for honey or, if you’re dangerous, maple syrup. No chocolate? Substitute with cocoa powder and a splash more sugar. Ever just skipped the vanilla and hoped for the best? Spoiler: still pretty darn good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Delish Snickers Cupcakes

These Snickers Cupcakes are a perfect blend of rich chocolate cake topped with creamy peanut butter frosting and crunchy Snickers pieces.

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 0.75 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ▢ 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1 cup buttermilk room temperature
• ▢ 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• ▢ 2 large eggs
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ▢ 8 oz cream cheese softened
• ▢ 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
• ▢ 3 cups powdered sugar
• ▢ 1 cup peanut butter creamy
• ▢ 4 bars Snickers candy bars chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 12-cup muffin pan with cupcake liners.
• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another bowl, combine buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
• Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until smooth.
• Divide batter evenly among cupcake liners and bake for 22-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Allow cupcakes to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
• For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and peanut butter until creamy.
• Frost each cupcake generously and sprinkle chopped Snickers candy bars on top.

Notes

Store cupcakes in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.