Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Print Version)

Smooth chocolate layers paired with creamy peanut butter for a delicious treat.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 7 oz semi-sweet or milk chocolate, chopped
02 - 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)

→ Peanut Butter Filling

03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
07 - Pinch of salt (omit if using salted peanut butter)

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
03 - Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner. Tilt the tin to evenly coat the base. Place the tin in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
04 - Mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt in a bowl until smooth and thick.
05 - Roll 12 small balls (about 2 teaspoons each) of the peanut butter mixture and flatten slightly into discs.
06 - Remove the tin from the freezer. Place one peanut butter disc in each cup, gently pressing down.
07 - Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter, covering it completely.
08 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until firm. Once set, remove from liners and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • These taste infinitely better than store bought cups and you can control exactly what goes into them
  • The chocolate to peanut butter ratio is perfect and the texture is somehow both smooth and satisfying
  • They come together in under 30 minutes and keep for weeks in the refrigerator
02 -
  • If the chocolate seizes while melting, add a teaspoon more coconut oil and stir gently to rescue it
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted or it will start to thicken and become harder to pour
  • The peanut butter discs should be slightly smaller than the cup diameter so chocolate can flow around them
03 -
  • Use a measuring spoon to portion the chocolate so each cup has the same amount
  • Tap the muffin tin firmly on the counter after pouring to release any air bubbles

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