Best Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS



Homemade Peanut Butter Cups image

I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with the holiday we're celebrating. People can't believe how simple it is to make this irresistible candy with gooey peanut butter centers. This is how to make homemade peanut butter cups. -LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), coarsely chopped
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, butter and salt until smooth. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips, candy bars and remaining peanut butter; stir until smooth., Drop teaspoons of chocolate mixture into paper-lined mini muffin cups. Drop a scant teaspoon of peanut butter mixture into each cup; top with another teaspoon of chocolate mixture. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

5-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



5-ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: dark chocolate, coconut oil, vanilla extract, natural peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, muffin tin liner

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dark chocolate, chopped, melted
¼ cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup natural peanut butter
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil
muffin tin liner

Steps:

  • Line a muffin tin with muffin tin liners.
  • In a bowl or measuring cup, add the dark chocolate and ¼ cup (50 g) coconut oil.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Microwave for 30-second intervals until melted, stirring each time.
  • Pour half of the chocolate mixture into the liners (just enough to cover the whole bottom). Save the other half for the top layer.
  • Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • In a bowl or measuring cup, add the peanut butter, honey, and 2 tablespoons coconut oil.
  • Microwave 15 seconds or until slightly melted and pourable.
  • Pour mixture evenly into the muffin tin.
  • Freeze for 5 minutes.
  • Pour remaining chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter layer.
  • Freeze until firm about 1 hour.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 13 grams

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