Description
Indulge in the rich, balanced flavors of homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups. This easy recipe delivers a crackable chocolate shell and a creamy, crumbly peanut butter filling.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (about 9 oz) high-quality dark chocolate (60-75% cocoa), chopped or chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup (½ stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prep Molds: Line a mini muffin tin with 24 paper liners or use silicone mini muffin molds.
- Make Filling: In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until well combined and a thick, dough-like consistency forms.
- Melt Chocolate: Using a double boiler or microwave, gently melt two-thirds of the dark chocolate until smooth. Remove from heat, add remaining chocolate, and stir until fully melted and glossy.
- Layer Cups: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each mold, spreading slightly. Chill for 5-10 minutes to set.
- Add Peanut Butter: Roll peanut butter filling into 24 small balls, flatten into discs, and place one on each set chocolate base.
- Top with Chocolate: Spoon another 1-2 teaspoons of melted chocolate over each peanut butter disc, spreading to cover completely. Tap tin to remove air bubbles.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, or until completely firm. Gently remove from molds and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins