Homemade chocolate peanut butter cups are a total game-changer — rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced between sweet chocolate and salty peanut butter. Here’s a straightforward recipe to make them at home:
Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients:
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1 ½ cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)
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¾ cup creamy peanut butter (smooth or slightly chunky, your choice)
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2 tablespoons powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
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Pinch of salt (if your peanut butter isn’t salted)
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Mini cupcake liners or silicone molds
Instructions:
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Prepare molds:
Line a mini muffin tin with paper cupcake liners or lightly grease silicone molds. -
Melt chocolate:
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler. -
Make peanut butter filling:
In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well combined. -
Assemble the cups:
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Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner. Use the back of the spoon to spread it evenly, covering the bottom.
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Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes to set.
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Add about 1 teaspoon of peanut butter mixture on top of the set chocolate layer, gently pressing down.
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Cover peanut butter with another teaspoon of melted chocolate, spreading to seal the edges.
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Chill:
Refrigerate the cups for at least 30 minutes, or until firm. -
Enjoy:
Remove from liners and enjoy! Keep refrigerated for best texture.
