Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
A deliciously creamy and smooth peanut butter layer sandwiched between layers of milk chocolate. The perfect no-bake treat for peanut butter and chocolate lovers!
Servings: 12 peanut butter cups
Calories: 247kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups (350g) chocolate milk, dark, or semi-sweet, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup (125g) smooth peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30g) icing/powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- Add the chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
- Line a muffin pan with muffin cases, then add 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each case. Spread out evenly. Freeze until firm - about 10 minutes.
- Add the peanut butter, vanilla, icing sugar, and butter to a microwave-safe bowl, and mix until combined. Heat until slightly runny, and can easily be poured.
- Add 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture into each muffin case, topping the chocolate layer. Freeze until firm.
- Top the peanut butter layer with the remaining melted chocolate, and freeze until firm.
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Notes
For a peanut butter cup with a firmer texture, serve chilled. For a softer, creamier texture, serve at room temperature.
Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 74mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g