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homemade peanut butter cups

These homemade peanut butter cups are incredibly easy to make with just a few ingredients and taste a million times better than store-bought versions. Featuring a rich, fudgy peanut butter filling encased in dark chocolate, they are an irresistible treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Cups
  • 4 ounces white chocolate chopped
  • 0.5 cup smooth peanut butter I use Smucker’s Natural Peanut Butter
  • 12 ounces semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chopped (I like to use dark chocolate)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted roasted peanuts finely chopped, optional
  • vegetable oil optional, for melting the chocolate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Line two 12-cup mini muffin pans with paper liners; set aside.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate and peanut butter. Microwave, until almost melted, 1 to 1.5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Meanwhile, place semisweet chocolate in another microwave-safe bowl. Drizzle with just a bit of vegetable oil and microwave, stopping and stirring twice, until almost melted, 1.5 to 3 minutes.
  4. Dividing evenly, use a spoon to layer semisweet chocolate then peanut butter mixture into liners, and end with a layer of chocolate. So, beginning and ending with chocolate, then finally sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
  5. Place muffin pans in the freezer until peanut butter cups are firm, about 15 minutes. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Notes

These homemade peanut butter cups feature a fudgy peanut butter filling wrapped in dark chocolate and finished with roasted nuts. They're easy to make and way better than store-bought! Enjoy them chilled or at room temperature.