Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Printable View)

Creamy peanut butter centers wrapped in rich chocolate, ideal for sweet cravings or gifting.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 8 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped or chocolate chips
02 - 1 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Peanut Butter Filling

03 - ½ cup creamy peanut butter
04 - ¼ cup powdered sugar
05 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
06 - ¼ tsp vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
02 - Combine chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Melt gently over a double boiler or microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth and fully combined.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each lined cup. Tilt the tin to coat the bottom evenly. Place in freezer for 10 minutes until set.
04 - While chocolate sets, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and thickened.
05 - Roll the peanut butter mixture into 12 equal small discs. Place one disc atop each chocolate base, pressing gently to flatten slightly.
06 - Spoon remaining melted chocolate over each peanut butter disc, ensuring complete coverage. Tap the tin gently on the counter to level the surface and remove air bubbles.
07 - Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until completely firm. Remove from liners and serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These are embarrassingly simple to make but taste like you bought them from a fancy chocolate shop
  • The homemade version lets you control exactly how thick that chocolate layer gets and honestly that matters
  • They keep forever in the freezer which is dangerous because you will want to eat them all at once
02 -
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted because it starts setting up fast and becomes difficult to spread evenly
  • If your chocolate seizes and becomes grainy add a teaspoon of coconut oil and stir vigorously to save it
  • The peanut butter discs should not touch the edges of the liners or the chocolate will not seal properly around them
03 -
  • Use a cookie scoop to portion the peanut butter mixture for evenly sized cups every time
  • Let the chocolates sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving for the best texture and flavor

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