Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 20 standard (2-1/2 inch) muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
Mix together butter, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in a large mixer bowl. Beat in eggs and whipping cream until fully combined. Gradually add in the flour mixture, and beat until combined. Beat in sour cream and chocolate pudding. By hand, stir in the chocolate chips and and toffee bits.Portion batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
For icing, combine cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes with icing, and garnish with additional toffee chips, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 20 standard (2-1/2 inch) muffin cups with paper liners.
Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
Mix together butter, sugar, corn syrup and vanilla in a large mixer bowl. Beat in eggs and whipping cream until fully combined. Gradually add in the flour mixture, and beat until combined. Beat in sour cream and chocolate pudding. By hand, stir in the chocolate chips and and toffee bits.Portion batter evenly into prepared muffin cups.
Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove to wire racks and cool completely.
For icing, combine cream cheese, peanut butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Frost cooled cupcakes with icing, and garnish with additional toffee chips, if desired. Store leftovers in refrigerator.