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These homemade Peanut Butter Cups are a delightful twist on the classic candy bar, offering a rich, creamy peanut butter center encased in smooth chocolate. Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth without the artificial ingredients, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a luxurious dessert. The contrast between the dense, salty-sweet peanut butter and the crisp chocolate shell makes each bite irresistible. Ideal for parties, holiday gifts, or a quick afternoon treat, these cups are easy to assemble and freeze beautifully for later enjoyment. Customize the size to suit your preferences and enjoy a nostalgic flavor experience.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1621.2
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
These homemade Peanut Butter Cups are a delightful twist on the classic candy bar, offering a rich, creamy peanut butter center encased in smooth chocolate. Perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth without the artificial ingredients, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to create a luxurious dessert. The contrast between the dense, salty-sweet peanut butter and the crisp chocolate shell makes each bite irresistible. Ideal for parties, holiday gifts, or a quick afternoon treat, these cups are easy to assemble and freeze beautifully for later enjoyment. Customize the size to suit your preferences and enjoy a nostalgic flavor experience.
Ingredients
  • 8 ounce Hershey's chocolate
  • 1/2 cup Peanut butter
  • 1 cup Peanut butter
Directions
  1. 1
    Melt the peanut butter in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, stirring until smooth and pourable.
  2. 2
    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spoon rounded tablespoons of the melted peanut butter mixture onto the sheet, spacing them apart.
  3. 3
    Freeze the peanut butter mounds for 15-20 minutes until firm.
  4. 4
    Melt the chocolate using the same double boiler method or in short bursts in the microwave, stirring until glossy and smooth.
  5. 5
    Dip each frozen peanut butter mound into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, and return to the parchment-lined sheet.
  6. 6
    Refrigerate the chocolate-covered cups for 10 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1621.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 105.0g162%
Saturated Fat 45.0g225%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 408.0mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 136.0g46%
Dietary Fiber 27.4g110%
Sugars 100.1g
Protein 32.5g65%

* 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 mini muffin tins lined with paper liners for uniform shapes instead of free-forming on a baking sheet.

Ensure peanut butter is fully melted and smooth before freezing to avoid lumps in the final product.

Store finished cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

For a thinner chocolate shell, dip the peanut butter mounds twice, allowing the first layer to set slightly before the second dip.

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