Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Print)

Creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate layered into delightful sweet cups.

# Ingredient list:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
02 - 1 tbsp coconut oil

→ Peanut Butter Filling

03 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
05 - 1/3 cup powdered sugar
06 - 1/4 tsp fine sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners, ensuring each cup is ready for filling.
02 - Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and melted.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner. Tilt the tin gently to coat bottoms evenly. Freeze for 10 minutes until firm.
04 - Combine creamy peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and sea salt in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
05 - Drop about 1 heaping teaspoon of peanut butter mixture onto each set chocolate base. Gently flatten to create an even layer, leaving a small border around edges.
06 - Cover each cup with remaining melted chocolate, using 1 to 1.5 teaspoons per cup. Smooth tops to ensure peanut butter filling is completely covered.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or until completely firm. Cups should hold shape when touched.
08 - Remove paper liners carefully. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The ratio of chocolate to peanut butter is absolute perfection
  • They come together faster than deciding what to watch on Netflix
  • People will think you bought them from a fancy chocolate shop
02 -
  • Let the chocolate layers set completely before adding the next layer or the filling will bleed through
  • Room temperature ingredients blend smoother and prevent the filling from seizing up
03 -
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted or it will start to set and become difficult to spread
  • A small offset spatula creates the smoothest tops but the back of a spoon works perfectly fine

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