Description
This homemade Peanut Butter Cups recipe combines rich semi-sweet chocolate and creamy peanut butter into a delicious treat that’s easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. With layers of smooth melted chocolate and a sweet peanut butter filling, these cups freeze quickly and are great for snacking or sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Layer
- 14 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 tablespoons butter
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners to ensure easy removal of the peanut butter cups later.
- Melt First Half of Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt half (7 ounces) of the semi-sweet chocolate chips until smooth, stirring every 20 seconds to avoid burning.
- Form Chocolate Base: Spoon the melted chocolate into the cupcake liners filling them halfway, then place the pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate firms up.
- Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Add Peanut Butter Layer: Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the firmed chocolate layer in each cupcake liner, then return the pan to the freezer for another 10 minutes to set the filling.
- Melt Remaining Chocolate: Melt the remaining 7 ounces of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth, stirring frequently.
- Top with Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, fully covering it. Smooth the tops if needed.
- Chill to Set: Place the pan back in the freezer for about 30 minutes to let the peanut butter cups fully set before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use creamy peanut butter for a smooth texture.
- Line the muffin pan with cupcake liners to make removal easier and less messy.
- Freezing times may vary slightly depending on your freezer; ensure each layer is firm before adding the next.
- Store finished peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to keep them fresh.
- You can substitute semi-sweet chocolate chips with milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips according to preference.
