Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Table of Contents

1. Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Ingredients
2. Substitutions and Additions
3. How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
4. How to Serve Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
5. Storage
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7. MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
8. JUMP TO RECIPE

Homemade peanut butter cups are easy to make with only four ingredients and are just as smooth and delicious as the classic store-bought Reese’s candy. Biting into rich, delicious homemade peanut butter cups is a delightful experience. This recipe for homemade peanut butter cups will satisfy your craving for peanut butter and chocolate in just minutes.

Chocolate and peanut butter make an unforgettable combination. Want more dessert recipes with this classic combo? Then you’ll have to make Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownies, Reese’s Peanut Butter Fudge, and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Mini Cheesecakes.

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Ingredients

You will need:

• 14 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 6 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 4 tablespoons butter, softened

Substitutions and Additions

CHOCOLATE: Milk chocolate can also be used, or even a combination of semi-sweet with milk chocolate. Use your favorite kind of chocolate!

PEANUT BUTTER: Crunchy peanut butter can be used in place of creamy peanut butter. If you wanted to give these a try with an alternative nut butter, try cashew butter or almond butter for this easy peanut butter cup recipe.

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

PRO TIP: This recipe is super easy to double, freezes really well, and makes excellent gifts to share. 

STEP ONE: Line 12 muffin cups with cupcake liners. Set aside.

STEP TWO: In a small microwave-safe bowl, place half of the chocolate. Melt the chocolate by heating in 30-second increments and stirring in between. This should take 30 to 60 seconds total. The chocolate should be smooth.

STEP THREE: Scoop about ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate into each cupcake liner. This can be done by scooping the chocolate with one spoon and scraping it off with another.

STEP FOUR: Shake the pan periodically back and forth to help spread the chocolate so that it covers the bottom of the liner.

STEP FIVE: Freeze for 15 minutes.

PRO TIP: Don’t rush the chilling process. You need to make sure the chocolate is set before adding the peanut butter.

STEP SIX: While the chocolate is freezing, prepare the peanut butter filling. Measure peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter into a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer, mix until creamy.

STEP SEVEN: Put 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter filling on top of the chocolate layer, making sure the filling does not touch the sides of the cupcake liner.

STEP EIGHT: Freeze for 5 minutes.

STEP NINE: In a microwave-safe bowl (use the one from step 2), melt the remaining chocolate in the same way as explained in step 2.

STEP TEN: Cover the peanut butter layer with the melted chocolate.

STEP ELEVEN: Freeze for 10 to 15 minutes or refrigerate for 15 to 20 minutes until hardened.

How to Serve Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

These homemade peanut butter cups are a perfect dessert. The combination of chocolate with a peanut butter center makes this tasty homemade treat utterly irresistible. If you can resist gobbling up these treats right away, they would also make a great edible gift to share with friends and family. 

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store your homemade peanut butter cups in an airtight container. You can place them in the fridge, to keep them cool and make sure that they do not melt. They can also be left out at room temperature. 

IN THE FREEZER: You can place your homemade candy in the freezer for longer storage. We recommend letting them thaw before eating, to make sure that the peanut butter is nice and creamy.

Homemade peanut butter cups are the perfect confection for anyone who loves this classic combo. Chocolate chips, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and butter are all you will need to make your own peanut butter cups at home. This treat is so simple to make that even kids will love to help. While making this recipe might be simple, the creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate treat is always a huge hit.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can you use natural peanut butter for this recipe? 

We wouldn’t recommend using natural peanut butter in this recipe. The oils tend to separate and won’t give you the creamy texture you want.

Can I store these peanut butter cups on the counter? 

Our homemade Reese’s peanut butter cups can be kept on the counter, but we do recommend keeping them in the fridge, so they don’t get too soft.

Can I use a different type of chocolate? 

If you would prefer dark or milk chocolate for this peanut butter cup recipe, they would be just as delicious.

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