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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Satisfy Your Cravings with Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Enjoy rich and creamy Homemade Peanut Butter Cups for a guilt-free treat that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter Almond or cashew butter can also be used.
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt Use flaky sea salt for texture.
Chocolate Coating
  • ½ pound dark chocolate 72% cocoa solids recommended.

Equipment

  • candy mold
  • Double boiler
  • zip-lock bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Chill Mold: Place your candy mold in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes to help the chocolate set quickly.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Set up your double boiler over medium heat, stirring dark chocolate for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  3. Coat Mold: Fill each cavity with about ½ teaspoon of warm chocolate and spread it up the sides.
  4. Chill Base: Return the coated mold to the freezer for 5-10 minutes until the chocolate base is firm.
  5. Add Nut Butter: Place nut butter in a zip-lock bag, pipe into each shell until ¾ full, and sprinkle sea salt.
  6. Top with More Chocolate: Melt additional chocolate and smooth it over the nut butter, then freeze for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove from Mold: Gently tap the mold against the countertop to release the cups.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill thoroughly for a smoother finish and use high-quality chocolate for rich flavor.

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