Description
Delicious, easy-to-make homemade peanut butter cups that rival store-bought Reese’s. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or adding to dessert trays, these cups can be made with just a few ingredients and customized with chocolate, peanut butter, or a sprinkle of sea salt.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for about 12 cups):
For the Chocolate Layer:
1 ½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter (optional, for smoother melting)
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup powdered sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt (optional)
Optional Toppings:
Sea salt flakes
Mini chocolate chips
Crushed peanuts
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare Pan
Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Step 2: Melt Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20–30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
Step 3: Layer Chocolate
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner. Spread slightly and chill for 5–10 minutes until firm.
Step 4: Prepare Peanut Butter Filling
Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
Step 5: Add Peanut Butter
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture on top of the chilled chocolate layer. Press gently to flatten.
Step 6: Top with Chocolate
Cover peanut butter with another teaspoon of melted chocolate, spreading to cover completely. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Step 7: Decorate
Optional: Sprinkle sea salt, mini chocolate chips, or crushed peanuts on top before chocolate sets.
Notes
- No Molds Needed: Muffin liners work perfectly for shaping cups.
- Make Ahead: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Variations: Use almond butter or sunflower butter for a nut-free option.
- Mini Version: Use a mini muffin tin for bite-sized cups.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30–40 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Candy
- Method: No-bake / Refrigerated
- Cuisine: American