Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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These homemade peanut butter cups are a simple but decadent confection that quells the urge to dip your chocolate bar in the peanut butter.

Submitted by SHAUNNSMOM
Updated on March 19, 2025
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Prep Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 1 (11.5 ounce) package milk chocolate chips, divided

  • 1 cup peanut butter

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Trim 12 paper muffin cup liners to half of their height.

  2. Place 1/2 chocolate chips in a microwave safe container. Microwave for 2 minutes, stirring after each minute. Spoon melted chocolate into muffin cups, filling halfway. With a spoon, draw the chocolate up the sides of the cups until evenly coated. Cool in the refrigerator until firm.

  3. Mix peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, and salt together in a small bowl; divide into the chocolate cups. Melt remaining chocolate and spoon over peanut butter filling. Spread chocolate to edges of cups. Let the chocolate cool and set before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

290 Calories
20g Fat
26g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 192mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 7g 14%
Calcium 45mg 3%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 140mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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