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Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Description

These Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are a delightful treat combining creamy peanut butter filling with rich, tempered chocolate. Perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth, these cups are easy to make at home with simple ingredients and can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

Ingredients

Chocolate Layer

  • 12 ounces High-Quality Chocolate Bar (Chocolate Chips or melting wafers, Milk or Semisweet, depending on preference)

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Graham Cracker (finely crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter, softened

Additional

  • 20 miniature muffin or cupcake liners (assorted sizes)

Instructions

  1. Chop Chocolate: Begin by chopping the chocolate bar into small pieces if using a chocolate bar instead of chips or wafers. This ensures even melting.
  2. Microwave Chocolate: Place 1 1/2 cups of the chopped chocolate into a large microwave-safe bowl, reserving 1/2 cup. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second intervals, stirring vigorously after each, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
  3. Add Reserved Chocolate: Stir in the reserved 1/2 cup of chocolate into the melted chocolate, stirring frequently until fully melted and the mixture is well combined, which helps temper the chocolate.
  4. Prepare Liners: Arrange 20 miniature foil muffin liners on a baking sheet. Fill each liner about one-quarter full with the tempered chocolate. Use a pastry brush or clean paintbrush to spread the chocolate evenly up the sides of each liner. Repeat this for all liners.
  5. Set Chocolate Base: Let the chocolate-lined cups set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until firm.
  6. Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a large bowl, cream together peanut butter, powdered sugar, crushed graham crackers, vanilla extract, and softened butter for 4-5 minutes until smooth and well combined.
  7. Fill Cups: Once the chocolate shells have set, place a ball of the peanut butter filling into each cup and gently press down, leaving space on top for more chocolate.
  8. Top with Chocolate: Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over each peanut butter-filled cup, smoothing out the tops for a polished look.
  9. Set Final Layer: Allow the peanut butter cups to set completely at room temperature. For quicker setting, refrigerate until firm.
  10. Serve and Store: Once set, carefully peel off the liners if desired, or leave them on for easier handling. Store the cups covered in the refrigerator or at room temperature based on your preference; chilled cups are firmer and slightly cold, while room temperature offers a softer bite.

Notes

  • Tempering the chocolate ensures a smooth, shiny finish and a firm snap once set.
  • You can use either milk or semisweet chocolate depending on your sweetness preference.
  • If in a hurry, refrigerate the peanut butter cups to speed up setting.
  • Using foil liners is recommended to prevent sticking and ease removal.
  • Store the cups in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/homemade-chocolate-peanut-butter-cups-recipe/