These homemade peanut butter chocolate cups are a delightful treat that’s easy to make and customize. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or as a homemade gift!
Ingredients:
- For the Chocolate Shell:
- 1 cup (about 170g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or white chocolate)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)
- For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup (about 128g) creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or honey, maple syrup for a natural sweetener)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of salt.
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chocolate:
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a double boiler or in the microwave. If microwaving, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
- Prepare the Cups:
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the melted chocolate into each liner, coating the bottom and sides.
- Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator or freezer for about 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar (or sweetener of choice), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Mix well until smooth and creamy.
- Fill the Cups:
- Remove the muffin tin from the refrigerator or freezer.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter filling into each chocolate cup, pressing it down slightly.
- Seal with Chocolate:
- Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling, covering it completely.
- Smooth the top of the chocolate.
- Chill and Set:
- Return the muffin tin to the refrigerator or freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
- Enjoy!
- Once set, peel away the paper liners and enjoy your homemade peanut butter chocolate cups.
Optional Additions and Variations:
- Sprinkles: Add sprinkles to the top of the chocolate before it sets for a festive touch.
- Sea Salt: Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate for a sweet and salty flavor.
- Other Nut Butters: Substitute almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter for the peanut butter.
- Crunchy Filling: Add chopped peanuts or other nuts to the peanut butter filling for a crunchy texture.
- Flavor Extracts: add other flavor extracts to the peanut butter, like peppermint, or almond extract.
- Chocolate variations: use different kinds of chocolate, or swirl white chocolate into the dark or milk chocolate.
Enjoy making and eating these delightful treats!