Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
These Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are a spot-on copycat of the classic chocolate–peanut butter candy, made with simple ingredients and no preservatives. They feature a snappy chocolate shell and a smooth, slightly sweet peanut butter center, all in an easy no-bake format.
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin
- paper liners
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (dark or milk)
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2–3 Tbsp powdered sugar or maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp coconut flour or almond flour (optional)
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners. This recipe yields approximately 10–12 mini peanut butter cups.
- Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of chocolate into each liner, spreading slightly up the sides. Freeze for 5–10 minutes until set.
- In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, powdered sugar (or maple syrup), sea salt, and optional flour until thick and smooth.
- Add about 1 teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture to each chilled chocolate base. Gently press to flatten, leaving space around the edges.
- Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter centers, fully covering them. Tap the pan gently on the counter to smooth the tops.
- Freeze for 15–20 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm. Remove liners and serve.
Notes
For best results, store these cups in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain the firm chocolate snap and creamy center.