Description
Peanut butter cups are a beloved sweet treat that combines a smooth, slightly crumbly peanut butter filling with a firm, melt-in-your-mouth chocolate shell. Their perfect balance of salty and sweet has made them one of the most iconic candies in the world, enjoyed by generations and endlessly reinvented in flavors and shapes. Whether store-bought or homemade, they deliver comfort, nostalgia, and pure indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
Mini cupcake liners or silicone molds
Instructions
Melt chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals or use a double boiler until smooth.
Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each cupcake liner. Use a spoon to spread it slightly up the sides. Chill until set.
In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth.
Add a small spoonful of peanut butter mixture into each liner over the chocolate layer.
Cover each with another layer of melted chocolate to seal.
Chill for at least 30 minutes until firm.
Unmold and enjoy. Store in a cool place.
Notes
Use dark, milk, or white chocolate as preferred.
Add chopped nuts, sea salt, or crushed pretzels for extra texture.
Sunflower or almond butter can replace peanut butter for allergen-friendly versions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake / Chilled
- Cuisine: American