Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Print Version)
Rich peanut butter centers enveloped in silky dark chocolate create an irresistible classic treat.
# What You Need:
→ Chocolate Layer
01 - 8 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
→ Peanut Butter Filling
02 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
04 - 1/4 cup powdered sugar
05 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
06 - Pinch of salt
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
02 - Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, or in 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
03 - Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner. Tilt or tap the tin to evenly coat the base.
04 - Place the tin in the freezer for 10 minutes to set the chocolate.
05 - In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth and creamy.
06 - Remove the tin from the freezer. Drop a rounded teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture onto the center of each chocolate base, flattening gently without touching the sides.
07 - Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling, ensuring it's fully covered. Tap the tin gently to smooth.
08 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until set.
09 - Remove from liners and serve chilled or at room temperature.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You probably have everything in your pantry right now
- Takes 20 minutes of actual work but tastes like you bought them
- Customize the chocolate darkness and peanut butter texture
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- Room temperature chocolate won't coat smoothly—let it cool slightly but still be pourable
- Getting the filling to touch the edges creates those professional-looking layers
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- Spray your teaspoon with a little cooking spray for mess-free filling drops
- If your chocolate seizes, add a teaspoon of coconut oil and keep stirring