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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

These no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups deliver the perfect combination of silky chocolate and creamy peanut butter. With simple ingredients and quick steps, you can create a treat that tastes even better than store-bought. Perfect for gifting, snacking, or satisfying a sweet craving any time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 18 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Shell
  • 9 oz semisweet chocolate, chopped for smoother melting
For the Peanut Butter Filling
  • 0.75 cup creamy natural peanut butter well-stirred
  • 0.25 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with 18 mini paper cups so they stay stable while filling.
  2. Melt 4 ounces of the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave using short bursts of 15–20 seconds.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate to each cup and spread it across the bottom and slightly up the sides.
  4. Let the chocolate set at room temperature for 15–20 minutes until mostly firm.
  5. In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  6. Transfer the filling to a resealable plastic bag and push it toward one corner.
  7. Snip a corner of the bag and pipe 2–3 teaspoons of filling into each chocolate base.
  8. Lightly dampen your fingertip and press the filling until level, leaving a small border of chocolate around the edges.
  9. Melt the remaining 5 ounces of chocolate.
  10. Spoon 1 teaspoon over each filled cup, spreading to cover the top completely.
  11. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until set.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. If the peanut butter mixture is too soft, add a little more confectioners’ sugar. Feel free to sprinkle flaky sea salt or crushed peanuts on top before chilling for a decorative touch.