Description
These homemade peanut butter cups are easy to make with only a few ingredients. They’re a perfect balance of sweet and salty, and they make for a delicious treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling:
- In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Melt the Chocolate:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Assemble the Peanut Butter Cups:
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Spoon 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner and spread evenly.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate in each liner.
- Pour another tablespoon of melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter mixture, making sure to cover it completely.
- Chill and Serve:
- Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has fully set.
- Remove the peanut butter cups from the liners and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use dark chocolate for a less sweet version.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peanut butter cup
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 4 g
Keywords: Peanut butter cups, homemade peanut butter cups, chocolate and peanut butter, easy dessert