Peanut Butter Cups

These homemade peanut butter cups rival store-bought classics with their dense, creamy centers and crisp chocolate coating. Made with just five simple ingredients, this recipe combines smooth peanut butter and butter with sweet powdered sugar to create a fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth filling. The mixture is rolled into neat balls and dipped in a luxurious blend of white and dark chocolate for a complex, indulgent flavor profile. Perfect for parties, holiday gifts, or a sweet afternoon treat, these cups are easier to make than you might think. Allow them to set in the refrigerator for the best texture and clean snap.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 40

Calories: 1640.2

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

These homemade peanut butter cups rival store-bought classics with their dense, creamy centers and crisp chocolate coating. Made with just five simple ingredients, this recipe combines smooth peanut butter and butter with sweet powdered sugar to create a fudgy, melt-in-your-mouth filling. The mixture is rolled into neat balls and dipped in a luxurious blend of white and dark chocolate for a complex, indulgent flavor profile. Perfect for parties, holiday gifts, or a sweet afternoon treat, these cups are easier to make than you might think. Allow them to set in the refrigerator for the best texture and clean snap.

Ingredients

1/2 cup BUTTER
1 cup PEANUT BUTTER
2 cup POWDERED SUGAR
1/2 pound WHITE CHOCOLATE
1/2 pound CHOCOLATE, DARK

Directions

1
In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, peanut butter, and powdered sugar together until a smooth, consistent dough forms.
2
Roll the peanut butter mixture into small, uniform balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
3
Place the peanut butter balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
4
Meanwhile, combine the white chocolate and dark chocolate in a heatproof bowl or microwave-safe container.
5
Melt the chocolate mixture in 20-second intervals, stirring between each burst, until completely smooth and fluid.
6
Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each chilled peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
7
Lift the dipped balls out of the chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, and place them back onto the lined baking sheet.
8
Refrigerate the cups for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate coating is completely set and firm.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 40

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1640.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 88.3g136%
Saturated Fat 42.3g212%
Cholesterol 71.9mg24%
Sodium 466.4mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 199.0g67%
Dietary Fiber 10.2g41%
Sugars 183.9g
Protein 21.3g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Use creamy peanut butter for the best texture; crunchy peanut butter can make rolling difficult.

For easier dipping, you can insert a toothpick into each peanut butter ball before dipping.

Store finished peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Bring to room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.

If the chocolate becomes too thick while dipping, add a teaspoon of coconut oil or shortening to thin it out.

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