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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Indulge in these creamy Homemade Peanut Butter Cups! Rich chocolate and peanut butter blend perfectly for a delightful treat everyone will adore.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cups:
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (or sunflower seed butter)
  • 1-2 tablespoons sweetener of choice (optional)
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips (sugar-free if desired)
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable or coconut oil (optional)

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Parchment paper or liners
  • Spatula

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Prepare Your Muffin Tin
    Start by lining your mini muffin tin with parchment liners or silicone molds.
  2. Step 2: Melt the Chocolate
    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips with the vegetable or coconut oil. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Create the Chocolate Layer
    Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each muffin cup, covering the bottom. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to set.
  4. Step 4: Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling
    Mix together peanut butter, sweetener, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  5. Step 5: Add the Peanut Butter Layer
    Remove the muffin tin from the refrigerator and spoon peanut butter mixture on top of the set chocolate.
  6. Step 6: Top with More Chocolate
    Pour remaining melted chocolate over each cup, covering the peanut butter. Tap gently to smooth.
  7. Step 7: Chill and Set
    Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until the chocolate has hardened.
  8. Step 8: Enjoy!
    Carefully remove the cups from the muffin tin and serve.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freeze for up to 3 months, layering between parchment paper.
  • Let frozen cups thaw in the refrigerator before enjoying.