Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Creamy, chocolatey, and perfectly portioned — these Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are comfort candy at its finest.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 150kcal
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Microwave-safe Bowl
- Muffin Tin
- Cupcake Liners
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter Room temperature
- 1/4 cup Unsalted butter Melted
- 1/4 cup Powdered sugar Sifted if lumpy
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: In a medium mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, melted unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each interval until fully melted and glossy.
- Assemble the Peanut Butter Cups: Line a muffin tin with paper cupcake liners. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner and swirl to cover. Freeze for about 10 minutes to set.
- Add the Peanut Butter Layer: Remove the tin and add a heaping teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of each chocolate base, smoothing it out. Spoon another tablespoon of melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and seal the edges.
- Final Setting: Return the muffin tin to the freezer and chill for another 20 to 30 minutes until firm. Remove from liners and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 200IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg