Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, a vegetarian treat that combines a luscious chocolate shell with a smooth peanut butter filling. This American classic is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while being mindful of common allergens like milk, peanuts, and soy. These cups are versatile enough to serve as a dessert or a special gift. Packed with protein and healthy fats, they offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures.

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Overview

These homemade peanut butter cups are a delightful treat that mimic the classic candy. With a rich chocolate shell and a creamy peanut butter filling, they are perfect for gifting or enjoying as a sweet indulgence.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Milk, Peanuts, Soy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 30

Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups milk chocolate chips, melted
• 2 Tablespoons shortening
• 0.5 Cups butter, melted
• 0.5 Cups crunchy peanut butter
• 1 Cup confectioners' sugar
• 0.67 Cups graham cracker crumbs

Steps

1. In a 1-quart saucepan, combine the chocolate chips and shortening. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth (3 to 5 minutes).
2. Loosen the top paper cup from a stack, but leave it in the stack for greater stability while being coated. Using a small paintbrush, coat the inside of the top cup evenly with about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate to about 1/8-inch thickness, bringing the coating almost to the top of the cup, but not over the edge. Repeat until 30 cups are coated; refrigerate the cups.
3. In a 2-quart saucepan, combine the butter and peanut butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted (4 to 6 minutes). Stir in the confectioners' sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Press about 0.5 tablespoon of filling into each chocolate cup.
4. Spoon about 0.5 teaspoon of melted chocolate on top of the filling; spread to cover. Freeze until firm (about 2 hours). Carefully peel off the paper cups. Store refrigerated.

Enjoy these decadent treats as a delightful dessert or a special gift for loved ones!