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🍫 Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups chocolate chips milk or dark
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional toppings: flaky sea salt crushed peanuts, drizzle of white chocolate

Method
 

Prepare the Pan:
  1. Line a muffin tin with paper liners or use a silicone mold.
Melt the Chocolate:
  1. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Make Peanut Butter Filling:
  1. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and thick.
Create the Base:
  1. Spoon about 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into each liner. Spread slightly and chill for 5 minutes to set.
Add Filling:
  1. Place a heaping teaspoon of peanut butter mixture in the center of each cup.
Top with Chocolate:
  1. Cover with remaining melted chocolate, spreading to seal edges.
Chill:
  1. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until fully set.
Serve:
  1. Remove from liners and enjoy!

Notes

Smooth Filling: If peanut butter mixture is too thick, add 1 teaspoon warm milk or cream.
Healthier Option: Use dark chocolate and natural peanut butter.
Flavor Variations: Try almond butter, cookie butter, or add crushed pretzels for crunch.
Storage: Keep refrigerated up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.
Gift Idea: Wrap in mini cupcake liners and box for homemade treats.
If you want, I can also create:
Mini peanut butter cups
No-bake protein version
Holiday-themed variations (Valentine’s, Halloween, Christmas)