# Components:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
07 - 1 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Filling and Topping
11 - 2/3 cup guava preserves or guava jelly
12 - 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped (optional)
# Method Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease with butter.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, melted butter, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in milk and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter. Add 1 generous teaspoon of guava preserves to the center of each cup.
07 - Spoon remaining batter over the preserves to cover completely.
08 - Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of each muffin if using.
09 - Bake for 20 to 22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the edge comes out clean.
10 - Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
