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Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut Butter Cups Recipe - Better Than Store-Bought!

These homemade peanut butter cups are better than store-bought! With silky chocolate and a creamy
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 12 mini cups
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Paper liners

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Shell:

  • 2 cups high-quality chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bars semi-sweet, milk, or dark
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening

For the Peanut Butter Filling:

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter natural or traditional
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter softened (or plant-based butter for dairy-free)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt omit if using salted peanut butter

Optional Add-ins:

  • 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs for texture
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Workspace

  • Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
  • Gather all ingredients and ensure butter and peanut butter are at room temperature.

Step 2: Make the Peanut Butter Filling

  • Mix peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
  • Adjust consistency if needed (add milk if too thick, more sugar if too soft).

Step 3: Melt the Chocolate

  • Melt chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Alternatively, use a double boiler.
  • Stir until the chocolate is smooth and glossy.

Step 4: Make the Chocolate Base

  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each liner.
  • Spread the chocolate up the sides of the liners.
  • Chill for 10 minutes until set.
  • Step 5: Add the Peanut Butter Filling
  • Place 1-2 teaspoons of filling into each chocolate cup.
  • Flatten slightly, leaving space around the edges for sealing.

Step 6: Add the Final Chocolate Layer

  • Spoon remaining melted chocolate over each cup, covering the filling completely.
  • Tap the tin gently to remove air bubbles.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt if desired.

Step 7: Chill and Serve

  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes until fully set.
  • Allow to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving for the best texture.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Use natural peanut butter with extra powdered sugar to help with consistency.
  • Let peanut butter filling sit at room temp before adding chocolate to prevent cracking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSugar: 12g
Keyword chocolate peanut butter cups, easy peanut butter cups, Homemade peanut butter cups
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