Mmmmmm...Peanut Butter Frosting

If you have been reading my blog for a while, you probably already know that Adam does NOT like sweets/treats (yes I think this is practically criminal).  Last week we had a retirement party for a co-worker of mine.  I was asked to bring the cupcakes.  I wanted to make something new for my department, and I thought about the favorite treats we have at lunch.  Anything chocolate, caramel, or peanut butter is a big hit.  After I made this recipe, Adam ate a cupcake and told me it was the best cupcake I had ever made.  He has even eaten five in the last week!

I also was to give a shout out and thanks to Manni from I Bake Cakes.  I was the winner of a giveaway on her blog where I got this cute cupcake stand.  She makes the most beautiful cupcakes I have ever seen.  You should hop over if you have a moment and take a peek.

Ingredients

• 1 stick (4 oz) softened butter
• 1/2 Cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 bag peanut butter chips
• 3 Cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 - 1/2 Cup milk

Directions

1. Cream together the butter and peanut butter.

2. Melt the peanut butter chips in the microwave.  Set the power level to 7, and microwave at 30 second intervals stirring between each interval.  (It took me about 1.5 minutes)


3. Add the melted peanut butter chips to the mixer and cream together.

4. Add one cup of powdered sugar to the mixture.  It will appear very dry. 

5. Drizzle a small amount of milk until it reaches a creamy texture. 

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all the sugar is incorporated.  When you are finished, your frosting should be creamy, but stiff enough to hold its shape.