Decadent Chocolate Brownie Cupcakes with Molten Kisses

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.

2. 2

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

3. 3

   Scoop the batter into 9 paper- or foil-lined muffin cups, filling them about two-thirds full. Gently press a milk chocolate kiss into the center of each cupcake, with the tip facing down.

4. 4

   Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the top of the brownie cupcake springs back when lightly touched. Allow to cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.