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Homemade peanut butter cups with glossy chocolate tops and creamy centers, set in white muffin liners and chilled in a muffin tin
Jana Rae

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Make rich and creamy homemade peanut butter cups with just 5 ingredients! This easy no-bake recipe is better than store-bought and perfect for gifting or snacking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 peanut butter cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Muffin liners or mini liners

Method
 

  1. Line a muffin tin with paper liners (standard or mini, depending on your preference).
  2. Melt half of the chocolate chips in the microwave or a double boiler, stirring until smooth.
  3. Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of melted chocolate into the bottom of each muffin liner and spread to cover the base. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  5. Remove the muffin tin from the freezer and add a spoonful of peanut butter mixture on top of the hardened chocolate. Smooth it into an even layer.
  6. Melt the remaining chocolate and spoon it over the peanut butter layer, spreading it to fully cover.
  7. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm.
  8. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 2 months. Enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Recipe Notes:

  • You can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips based on preference.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute sunflower seed butter.
  • Add a pinch of sea salt on top for a salted version.
  • Use a mini muffin pan and liners for bite-sized treats.
  • Stir in a tablespoon of crushed graham crackers into the peanut butter layer for extra texture.