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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

These homemade peanut butter cups are a delightful treat that combine rich, melted chocolate with creamy peanut butter layers. The process involves melting chocolate, layering it with sweetened peanut butter, and chilling until firm, resulting in glossy, bite-sized candies with a satisfying snap. They’re easy to customize with toppings like sea salt or chopped nuts for a personal touch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g dark chocolate or milk/vegan chocolate
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter natural or regular
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar optional, for sweetness
  • a pinch sea salt or flaky sea salt
  • flaky sea salt or chopped nuts optional toppings for garnish

Equipment

  • Mini muffin or candy mold
  • Heatproof bowl
  • Spatula or spoon
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Place your mini mold on a tray or baking sheet for easy handling.
  2. Melt the dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over simmering water or microwave in short bursts, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  3. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each mold cavity, tilting and swirling to coat the sides evenly. Chill in the fridge for about 10 minutes until the chocolate is set and firm.
  4. While the chocolate cools, mix the creamy peanut butter with powdered sugar and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  5. Remove the mold from the fridge and dollop a spoonful of the peanut butter mixture into each chocolate-lined cavity, pressing down gently to fill the space.
  6. Cover the peanut butter layer with the remaining melted chocolate, smoothing the tops with a spatula or back of a spoon.
  7. If desired, sprinkle a tiny bit of sea salt or chopped nuts on top before the chocolate sets to add texture and flavor.
  8. Return the tray to the fridge and chill for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is completely firm and glossy.
  9. Gently pop the peanut butter cups out of the mold and store in an airtight container in the fridge. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying for the best melt-in-your-mouth experience.

Notes

Feel free to customize with different toppings or types of chocolate. For a softer bite, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to the melted chocolate.