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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

These peanut butter cups are simple no-bake confections made by layering creamy peanut butter mixture between melted chocolate. The final product has a glossy, firm chocolate exterior with a rich, smooth peanut butter interior that crackles when bitten into, offering a delightful contrast in textures and temperatures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter natural or store-bought
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for sweetness
  • a pinch sea salt optional, enhances flavor

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Silicone molds or mini muffin tins
  • Spatula
  • Spoons or small scoops
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Melt the dark chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and set aside.
  2. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each mold, tilting and swirling to coat the bottom evenly. Place the mold in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to set.
  3. While the chocolate chills, mix the peanut butter with powdered sugar and a pinch of sea salt until smooth and creamy.
  4. Remove the molds from the fridge and spoon a small dollop of the peanut butter mixture on top of each set chocolate layer, pressing gently to flatten.
  5. Cover the peanut butter layer with the remaining melted chocolate, ensuring each mold is fully coated. Gently tap the mold on the counter to remove air bubbles.
  6. Place the filled molds back in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is firm and shiny.
  7. Once set, gently pop the peanut butter cups out of the molds, handling carefully to avoid cracking the chocolate coating.
  8. Let the peanut butter cups sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving to enhance flavor and texture.

Notes

For a smoother finish, temper the chocolate before pouring. Feel free to customize by adding sea salt, chili powder, or crushed pretzels into the peanut butter layer.