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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

These effortless homemade peanut butter cups feature a rich chocolate shell and a silky-sweet peanut butter center, perfect for gifting or enjoying yourself.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 170
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Shell
  • 1.5 cups chocolate chips of choice Use a high-quality chocolate you love.
  • 0.5 tablespoon coconut oil Helps to smooth out the chocolate.
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 0.75 cups creamy peanut butter Can substitute with almond or cashew butter.
  • 0.25 cups raw honey or maple syrup For a vegan option, use maple syrup.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until smooth and glossy.
  2. In another bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and raw honey (or maple syrup). Mix well, then microwave for 20 seconds and stir halfway through.
Building the Cups
  1. Spoon a little melted chocolate into paper cupcake liners, spreading it along the bottom and up the sides to create a thin chocolate shell.
  2. Freeze the lined cups for 2 minutes to let the chocolate set.
  3. Add a spoonful of the peanut butter mixture into each shell, leaving a small rim around the edge.
  4. Freeze for another 2 minutes to firm the filling.
  5. Top each cup with the remaining melted chocolate, smoothing with the back of a spoon.
  6. Freeze for 5 minutes until fully set. Peel off the cupcake liners and enjoy.

Notes

Serve chilled or at cool room temperature. For an elegant touch, sprinkle flaky sea salt or cocoa nibs before the final freeze. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.