Making homemade peanut butter cups is easy and affordable! With just a few ingredients, you can make your own delicious peanut butter cups that taste just like Reese’s. Best of all, you can customize them with different types of peanut butter, chocolate, and toppings to make them even better. Here’s how to make your own homemade peanut butter cups.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
- Toppings (optional): sprinkles, chopped peanuts, mini chocolate chips, etc.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and salt until it forms a thick dough.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Using your hands, press the peanut butter mixture into the bottom of each liner until it’s evenly distributed.
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer for about 20 minutes, or until the peanut butter cups are firm.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until the mixture is smooth. You can also use a double boiler to melt the chocolate if you prefer.
- Remove the peanut butter cups from the freezer and spoon the melted chocolate over the top, making sure to cover the entire surface. Sprinkle any desired toppings on top.
- Place the muffin tin back in the freezer for about 10 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
- Remove the peanut butter cups from the tin and enjoy!
People Also Ask
How do you store homemade peanut butter cups?
Homemade peanut butter cups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.Can I use crunchy peanut butter?
Yes, you can use crunchy peanut butter for homemade peanut butter cups. The texture may be slightly different than if you use creamy peanut butter, but it will still taste delicious!Can I use other types of chocolate?
Yes, you can use other types of chocolate such as dark chocolate or white chocolate. You can also use melted chocolate chips or a chocolate bar broken into pieces.