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Homemade peanut butter cups stacked in a paper liner.
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Peanut Butter Cups

I love peanut butter cups, and they're surprisingly easy to make at home. These ones use only 4 ingredients—so simple and so good!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Freeze Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
Servings: 12 cups
Author: Yumna Jawad

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Chocolate Layers

For the Peanut Butter Layer

Instructions

  • Line a 12-cavity muffin tin with paper muffins liners and set aside.
  • Place the chocolate chips in a medium microwave-safe bowl, melt in the microwave using 30-second intervals until the chocolate is fully melted. Add 1/4 cup peanut butter and whisk to combine.
  • Add about 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate mixture to each muffin liner. Use a silicone pastry brush or the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate about ⅓ of the way up the muffin liner to form the base of the chocolate cup. Make sure the bottoms of the cups are smoothed into an even layer, then place in the freezer to firm up for 10 minutes.
  • While the chocolate sets up, in a medium bowl, combine 3/4 cup peanut butter, oat flour (if using), and maple syrup until smooth. When the chocolate is firm, place 1 tablespoon of peanut butter into each chocolate cup. Use an offset spatula to smooth the peanut butter into a single layer. Place in the freezer to firm up for 10 minutes.
  • Add about 2 teaspoons of the remaining chocolate on top of each chocolate cup. Use the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate into an even layer. Sprinkle the tops with flaky salt (if desired), then place back in the freezer for an additional 10 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Storage: It’s best to store homemade peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will help keep the chocolate from melting. They will keep for  up to 5 days.
Freezing: To freeze peanut butter cups, place them in an airtight container and place them in the freezer. They will keep for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.


Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg

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