Delight your taste buds with these Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups — creamy, rich, and perfect for a sweet snack or dessert. Made with smooth peanut butter and decadent chocolate, these cups are surprisingly easy to prepare and require minimal ingredients. Whether you’re making them for a party, a gift, or a cozy night at home, these treats are sure to impress. You can customize them with a sprinkle of sea salt, crushed nuts, or even a drizzle of white chocolate for extra flair.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 12 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- Optional toppings: sea salt, chopped peanuts, or white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave or double boiler, stirring until smooth.
- Pour a small amount of melted chocolate into each paper liner to create a base layer. Freeze for 5–10 minutes.
- Spoon 1 tbsp of peanut butter into each cup over the chocolate layer.
- Top with the remaining melted chocolate, covering the peanut butter completely.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set.
- Optional: sprinkle with sea salt, chopped peanuts, or drizzle with white chocolate before serving.
Tips, Variations & Storage
- Use natural peanut butter for a healthier option.
- Try almond or cashew butter for a different flavor profile.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Perfect as a gift — wrap in parchment paper and tie with a ribbon.
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If you enjoyed these peanut butter chocolate cups, you might also like:
- Three Ingredient Biscoff Mousse
- Quick Cheesecake Bites
- Mini Cinnamon Muffins
- For more peanut butter desserts, check BBC Good Food Peanut Butter Recipes.
