Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Creamy, indulgent, and impossibly easy, these Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are the perfect sweet treat when you want something nostalgic and made-from-scratch.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Muffin Tin
- Microwave-Safe Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Room temperature
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and slightly cooled
- 1/4 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted if lumpy
- 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips For melting
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil To help the chocolate melt smoothly
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter, melted unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir until completely smooth and homogenous. If the mixture feels too soft, chill for 5 minutes to firm slightly. Set aside.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between bursts until the chocolate is fully melted and glossy. Avoid overheating to prevent seizing.
- Assemble the Peanut Butter Cups: Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon about 1 to 1.5 teaspoons of melted chocolate into each liner to create a base layer that covers the bottom. Use the back of the spoon to spread slightly. Freeze the tin for 10 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
- Add Filling and Top: Place a spoonful (about 1 teaspoon) of the peanut butter mixture on top of each chilled chocolate base, leaving a small border around the edges. Spoon more melted chocolate over the peanut butter to cover it completely and smooth the tops. Return to the freezer and chill for 20–30 minutes, or until fully set.
- Final Setting: Once the chocolate is firm, gently remove the peanut butter cups from the liners and transfer them to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator or freezer depending on how firm you like them.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.