Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
These homemade chocolate peanut butter cups are a sweet and salty dream, with a smooth, creamy peanut butter center and rich chocolate shell. They’re easy to make, freezer-friendly, and perfect for snacking or gifting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sea salt (optional), for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper or silicone liners.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each liner and tilt or tap gently to cover the bottom. Freeze for 10 minutes.
- Add a scoop of the peanut butter mixture on top of the set chocolate and flatten gently.
- Spoon more melted chocolate over the top to seal the cups.
- Optional: sprinkle a bit of sea salt on top for contrast.
- Chill in the fridge or freezer until fully set, about 30 minutes.
- Peel away liners and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the smoothest results.
- Chill between each step to create neat layers.
- Store in the fridge for a firmer bite or at room temp for a softer texture.
- Double the recipe — they’re gone before you know it.
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