Make delicious Snickers cupcakes from scratch! These cupcakes feature a moist chocolate-y base with creamy peanut butter icing and Snickers candy bar pieces on top.

Every year I’m excited for Halloween trick or treating. Not because I go anymore, but because I love to hand out candy!

The littles in my neighborhood never disappoint with their costumes. Last year my favorite was a handmade crane and shovel costume from a cardboard box (reminded me of Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel).

But . . . just as excited as I am for the costumes . . . and the Halloween decor . . . and crafts . . . I’m also excited for the leftover candy. Because there’s always some every year.

And I like to make baked goods with it.

Today I’m sharing with you my favorite Snickers cupcakes! And they’re made using the fun sized bars after you’ve handed out all the candy you don’t want to the little rascals (devil face).

These moist and fluffy cupcakes have a delicious cocoa flavor! They are topped with a creamy peanut butter frosting and (obviously) Snickers.

They’re really easy to make, and you’re absolutely going to love them. They’re so tasty, everyone is going to woof them down.

(also don’t forget to check out our Snickers milkshake and Snickers cookies!)

Here’s what you’re going to need for these Snickers cupcakes.

Ingredients

3/4 cup salted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup + 1/4 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
6 fun size Snickers

For some extra chocolate flavor in your cupcake base, you can add 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter. Simply fold them in at the end before dividing the batter among the cupcake liners.

If your frosting seems too thick to pipe or spread with a knife, you can add extra milk one tablespoon at a time.

If you have peanut butter powder like PB Fit, you can use 1/4 cup of powder instead of real peanut butter.

These cupcakes are also great served with a drizzle of chocolate syrup and or caramel sauce; however, we recommend doing this as they are being served because the drizzle will not store well.

These delicious cupcakes can be stored on the counter for up to 3 days in an airtight container or in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

You can also freeze them for up to three months. Store in a rigid container, then bring out and let rise to room temperature after freezing.

Get the printable recipe for these delicious cupcakes below!

Snickers Cupcakes

Elevate your dessert game with decadent chocolate and peanut butter-infused Snickers cupcake recipe, topped with creamy frosting and candy bar pieces.

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Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Cool Time: 15

Total Time: 45

Servings: cupcakes

Ingredients

3/4 cup salted butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup
2 egg(s) large
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups powdered sugar
6 fun size Snickers

Instructions

[mv_schema_meta name="Preheat the Oven and Line the Pan"]Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and fill a large muffin tin with cupcake liners.
[mv_schema_meta name="Cream the Butter and Sugars"]In a large mixing bowl, use an electric hand mixer on medium speed to whisk together the butter and sugar. Mix the ingredients continuously for about 2 minutes to ensure the mixture is mixed and creamy.
[mv_schema_meta name="Add the Milk and Eggs"]Add 2/3 cup of the milk and the eggs. Mix again on medium speed for about 45 seconds, or until the eggs are fully incorporated into the mixture. Your batter should be quite runny at this point.
[mv_schema_meta name="Mix in the Dry Ingredients"]Gently mix in the baking powder, cocoa powder, and flour on low speed until just combined, meaning no pockets of dry ingredients remain in the cupcake batter.
[mv_schema_meta name="Add the Batter to the Pan and Bake"]Divide the batter among the 12 cupcake liners and bake for 20 minutes.
[mv_schema_meta name="Make the Frosting"]While the cupcakes are baking, prepare your peanut butter frosting. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and remaining milk. Whisk on medium-high speed with an electric hand mixer until the frosting is smooth.
Allow the cupcakes to cool for at least 15 minutes before frosting them. Cut the Snickers into small pieces and set aside. Frost the cupcakes as desired, then top with diced Snickers.