Description
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are the ultimate indulgence, combining creamy peanut butter with a rich chocolate shell. These delightful treats evoke nostalgia and are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a movie night or a gathering with friends. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can create these irresistible bites that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural preferred)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 12 standard muffin liners
Instructions
- Prepare by lining a muffin tin with muffin liners.
- Melt half of the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each liner; spread evenly.
- In another bowl, mix peanut butter and powdered sugar until creamy.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate base, pressing gently to secure.
- Cover each with another tablespoon of melted chocolate, ensuring no peanut butter is visible.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (32g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg