Brownie Batter Cupcakes

One of my favorite things in the whole wide world is to make someone a treat that I know they'll love. One of our good friends had a birthday and he loves brownies. Usually he gets a brownie for his birthday "cake", but this year, I wanted to try and combine the two. This was the perfect dessert for that. The brownie is baked into the cupcake and makes a muffin top, but with brownie. *drool* And the frosting is to die for!

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What you need:

Brownies:

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 box Devil's Food cake mix

Cupcakes:

• 1 box Devil's Food cake mix
• 1 (3.9 oz.) pkg. Jello Chocolate Fudge pudding
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups mini chocolate chips

Frosting:

• 5 sticks butter, softened
• 8 oz. powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 cup special dark cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 16 oz. milk chocolate chips

Directions:

1. For Brownies: Combine all ingredients in a mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes. Use a small
   scoop and dollop 36 brownies onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze overnight.
2. For Cupcakes: Combine all ingredients except chocolate chips on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in
   chocolate chips. Place 3 Tbsp. of batter per cup in a lined muffin/cupcake pan.
3. Take brownies out of freezer and gently press one brownie into the center of each cup of batter.
4. Bake in a preheated 325* oven for 22 to 28 minutes. Let cool completely before frosting.
5. For Frosting: Melt chocolate chips in a saucepan or microwavable bowl. Let cool for 5 to 10
   minutes.
6. Mix together butter, sugar, cocoa, and salt until smooth. Then add syrup and vanilla, just until
   combined.
7. Last, add melted chocolate and mix until smooth and creamy, but don't overwhip!
8. Frost cooled cupcakes and serve!

Recipe from Kevin & Amanda

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