Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a 12 muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. Lightly spray the inside of the liners with cooking spray.
Place dries (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt) in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with a wire whisk.
Slowly stir in cold water and mix well. Then add oil and mix until incorporated. Finally, add the vanilla and blend in well.
Evenly pour the batter into the prepared cupcake liners.
Drop 2-3 Reese‘s halves into the center of each cupcake and then sprinkle the dark chocolate chips and the peanut butter chips over the top of the cupcake.
Bake for approximately 14-16 minutes, or until the cake seems set in the middle. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.
You can make the cupcakes ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze them until you are ready to frost and serve them.
When you’re ready to frost them, use the #824 large open star tip to cover the cupcake with a beautiful swirl of the chocolate peanut butter buttercream frosting. Then using the smaller #32 open star tip, make a cute little star right in the center of the chocolate frosting with the peanut butter buttercream. This gives a nice contrast and makes them look so festive.
Finally, place a whole Reese’s mini right in the center of the lighter colored peanut butter buttercream frosting and drizzle a little bit of chocolate sauce over the top of the cupcake. Now you’re ready to dive in and enjoy these luscious treats! 🧁