Peanut Butter Cups
Who doesn’t love the delightful combination of chocolate and peanut butter? Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are an irresistible treat that you can whip up in your kitchen! Get ready to indulge in a rich, creamy, and oh-so-satisfying dessert that will make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter you can substitute with almond butter for a nutty twist
- ½ cup powdered sugar can use coconut sugar for a healthier option
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or semi-sweet—your choice!
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil this smooths out the chocolate, but you can leave it out if you want!
Instructions
- Mix the Peanut Butter Filling: First things first! In a mixing bowl, combine your creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar. Mix them together until smooth. If you want to add a pinch of salt for a little extra flavor, feel free! Once it’s all nice and creamy, set it aside.
- Melt the Chocolate: Now, let’s melt that chocolate! In a microwave-safe bowl, add your chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted and glossy. Be careful not to overheat it!
- Create the Chocolate Base: You’re almost there! Grab a cupcake pan and line it with cupcake liners. Spoon a tiny amount of melted chocolate (about 1 tablespoon) into the bottom of each liner. Use the back of your spoon to spread it around and make a nice even layer. Pop it in the fridge for about 10 minutes to set.
- Add the Peanut Butter Filling: Once your chocolate base is hardened, it’s peanut butter time! Take that creamy peanut butter mixture we made earlier and scoop about 1 tablespoon into each chocolate base. Spread it out evenly, leaving a little room on the edges for the final chocolate layer.
- Top It Off: Alright, let’s finish these bad boys! Pour another layer of melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling in each cup. Make sure it’s well-covered, then tap the pan gently on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Pop it back in the fridge once more for another 20 minutes to set completely.
- Enjoy: Now for the best part! Once they’ve set, take them out and have yourself a taste test. Feel free to share, but if you’re like me, you might want to keep these for yourself. They’re just too good!