brownie-cupcakes-with-hazelnut-butter.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups. Prepare brownie mix according to package directions using oil, water and eggs. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped hazelnuts. Fill baking cups 3/4 full.",
        "Bake 30 to 32 minutes or until centers are set. Cool 2 minutes. Remove from pan. Cool completely on wire racks.",
        "For Frosting: Beat shortening, butter and chocolate hazelnut spread in a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt and 1 tablespoon of milk. Beat slowly until combined. Beat on high, 3 to 5 minutes, adding an additional 1 tablespoon milk at a time until desired consistency is achieved.",
        "Frost cupcakes by placing frosting into corner of resealable plastic bag. Cut 1/2-inch off corner of bag. Starting at outside edge, work in circular motion to build up frosting moving towards center, creating a swirl effect. Sprinkle with reserved chopped hazelnuts."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "Brownies:",
        "1 (19.5 ounce) box Pillsbury\u00ae Family Size Chocolate Fudge Brownie Mix",
        "1/2 cup Crisco\u00ae Pure Vegetable Oil",
        "1/4 cup water",
        "2 large eggs",
        "1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts, plus",
        "additional chopped hazelnuts, for garnish",
        "Hazelnut Frosting:",
        "1/4 cup Crisco\u00ae All-Vegetable Shortening",
        "1/4 cup butter, softened",
        "1/3 cup Jif\u00ae Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread",
        "1 1/4 cups powdered sugar",
        "1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract",
        "1/8 teaspoon salt",
        "1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Brownie Cupcakes with Hazelnut Buttercream",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/222228/brownie-cupcakes-with-hazelnut-butter/"
}