Name: Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups Chocolate Chips; 0.5 cup Peanut Butter; 2 tablespoons butter; 0.25 cup Powdered Sugar; 0.25 tsp Salt

My homemade Peanut Butter Cups are so much better than store-bought version. Forget complicated recipes and endless ingredients. This recipe is surprisingly easy, requiring just a handful of pantry staples. Get ready to transform simple components into a decadent, customizable treat that promises pure bliss in every bite.

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American

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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

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Ingredients

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Instructions

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Instructions

Use either silicone baking cups and spread out on a platter, or grease a muffin tray. Set aside.

Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second bursts. Stir well and reheat as needed.

Add 1/2 Tablespoon of melted chocolate to each silicone baking cup or muffin pan indent.

Let set for 1 hour until firm.

Place peanut butter, powdered sugar and optional salt into a mixing bowl and beat together until well combined.

Distribute a heaped teaspoon (approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons) of the peanut butter mixture into each muffin cup.

Melt remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second bursts. Stir well and reheat as needed.

Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling and tap the tray or pan to smooth out the chocolate until flat.

Allow to set for 1 hour or overnight until chocolate is completely set.

Pop out of the muffin cups and enjoy or store in an airtight container.

(If storing, place a sheet of parchment paper in between each layer to prevent the pb cups from sticking together.)

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Temper Your Chocolate Properly 🍫
Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, to prevent seizing and achieve a glossy, snappy finish that rivals store-bought cups.
Chill Between Layers ❄️
Freeze the bottom chocolate layer for at least 15 minutes before adding the peanut butter filling to prevent the layers from mixing and ensure clean, defined separation.
Toast Your Peanut Butter 🥜
Gently warm the peanut butter before mixing with powdered sugar and butter to create a smoother, more spreadable filling that sets with a better texture.
Use a Pinch of Sea Salt 🧂
Sprinkle a tiny amount of fleur de sel on top of each cup before the final chocolate layer sets to enhance sweetness and create a professional-grade flavor complexity.
Perfect Your Mold Setup 🫒
Line your muffin tin with cupcake liners and use an offset spatula or spoon to create even chocolate bases, ensuring consistent cup thickness and professional presentation.