Description
Homemade chocolate peanut butter cups that are creamy, rich, and better than store-bought versions. A perfect treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or chocolate melting wafers
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, helps with chocolate consistency)
Instructions
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Melt half the chocolate with half the coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each muffin cup. Use the back of the spoon to spread it slightly up the sides. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- Remove from freezer and add about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture into each cup, flattening slightly.
- Melt the remaining chocolate with remaining coconut oil and spoon over the peanut butter layer to cover completely.
- Return to the freezer for 15-20 minutes until set.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, ensure your peanut butter is well-mixed before using.
- Natural peanut butter works but may result in a less firm filling.
- For allergen alternatives, consider using almond butter, sunflower seed butter, or cookie butter.
- Add flavor variations by mixing in crushed graham crackers, rice krispies, or a sprinkle of sea salt on top.
- Temper your chocolate for a professional finish that doesn’t melt as easily at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peanut butter cup
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
Keywords: chocolate peanut butter cups, homemade candy, peanut butter dessert, chocolate dessert, no-bake treats
