Homemade chocolate peanut butter cups are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavor of chocolate with creamy peanut butter. Making them at home allows you to customize the ingredients and create a treat that is even better than store-bought versions. In this recipe, we’ll show you how to make these delicious treats with just a few simple ingredients.
Ingredients for Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups:
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
How to Make Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups:
- Prepare the chocolate: Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Prepare the peanut butter filling: In a separate bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined and smooth.
- Assemble the peanut butter cups: Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each liner, just enough to cover the bottom. Use the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the liner, creating a well in the center.
- Add the peanut butter filling: Spoon a small amount of the peanut butter mixture into each chocolate-lined cup, pressing it down gently to flatten.
- Top with chocolate: Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling, covering it completely and smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
- Chill: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
- Serve: Once set, remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin tin and peel off the paper liners. Serve and enjoy!
About the Main Ingredients:
- Semisweet chocolate chips: These provide the rich, chocolatey coating for the peanut butter cups. You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips if you prefer.
- Creamy peanut butter: The filling for the peanut butter cups, creamy peanut butter adds a smooth and nutty flavor. Make sure to use a creamy, not chunky, peanut butter for the best texture.
- Powdered sugar: Sweetens the peanut butter filling and helps to thicken it. You can adjust the amount of powdered sugar to taste.
- Vanilla extract: Adds a hint of vanilla flavor to the peanut butter filling, enhancing its overall taste.
- Salt: A pinch of salt enhances the flavors of the chocolate and peanut butter, balancing the sweetness of the treat.
