Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Homemade peanut butter cups are the ultimate indulgence for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. Creamy, sweet and salty peanut butter filling is encased in silky chocolate, creating a nostalgic and decadent treat that's quick and easy to make at home—no baking required.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil or butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 12-count muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. Set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips with 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring, until smooth.
- Spoon 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of melted chocolate into each liner, spreading slightly up the sides. Freeze for 10 minutes to set.
- In another bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, remaining coconut oil, salt, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Remove muffin tin from freezer. Drop about 1 tablespoon of peanut butter mixture into each cup, gently pressing it down without touching the sides.
- Top each cup with another 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons melted chocolate, smoothing over the peanut butter to cover.
- Return pan to freezer for 10–15 minutes or until fully set.
- Once firm, remove peanut butter cups from liners and enjoy. Store extras in refrigerator or freezer.
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSodium: 60mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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