Description
Indulge in these delicious Homemade Peanut Butter Cups that are easy to make and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. A layer of creamy peanut butter sandwiched between rich chocolate makes for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the chocolate layer:
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
For the peanut butter filling:
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Flaky sea salt for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the chocolate base: Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners. Melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave, then spoon a teaspoon into each liner, spreading it up the sides. Freeze to set.
- Make the peanut butter filling: Combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and salt until smooth. Place a teaspoon on top of each chocolate base.
- Add the top chocolate layer: Cover the peanut butter with more melted chocolate, smooth the tops, and sprinkle with sea salt. Freeze until set.
- Enjoy: Store in the refrigerator and indulge in these homemade treats!
Notes
- You can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
- Dark chocolate can be used for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
