Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Print Version)

Rich peanut butter centers wrapped in smooth chocolate, chilled to set for a delightful treat.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
02 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil

→ Peanut Butter Filling

03 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners and set aside.
02 - Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and melted.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each paper liner. Tilt the tin gently to coat the bottom evenly. Transfer to freezer for 10 minutes to set.
04 - While chocolate sets, combine creamy peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Stir until completely smooth and well incorporated.
05 - Remove tin from freezer. Drop about 1 heaping teaspoon of peanut butter mixture onto each chocolate base. Gently flatten with a spoon, leaving a small border around edges.
06 - Cover each cup with remaining melted chocolate, using approximately 1 to 1.5 teaspoons per cup. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until chocolate is completely firm and set.
08 - Carefully remove cups from paper liners. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They taste exactly like the candy store version but fresher and more intense
  • The ingredients list is short enough to memorize after making them once
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the chocolate from seizing when you pour it over the peanut butter layer
  • These taste infinitely better after a full night in the refrigerator
03 -
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before chilling for that bakery look and an extra flavor dimension
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted or it will start to seize and get thick

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