Ingredients
1-1/3 cups mashed ripe bananas (about 3 medium)1 cup mayonnaise1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour3/4 cup sugar1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt18 milk chocolate kissesPEANUT BUTTER FROSTING:1/3 cup creamy peanut butter2 cups confectioners’ sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 to 4 tablespoons milkMilk chocolate chips, optional
Preparation
In a small bowl, combine the bananas, mayonnaise and vanilla until well blended. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into banana mixture until blended.
Spoon 1 tablespoon of batter into each paper-lined muffin cup. Top each with a chocolate kiss, pointed side down. Fill cups two-thirds full with remaining batter.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cupcakes. Garnish with chocolate chips if desired.
