Homemade Peanut Butter Cups, in mini form, are delicious little treats made with only 3 ingredients.
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Homemade: The Best Gift of All
These sweet, creamy little bites are every bit, if not more, delicious as the store-bought peanut butter cups that we all know and love. But then, any homemade treat always tastes better, doesn't it? And, the best thing about these homemade peanut butter cups is that you made them yourself. Homemade gifts are the ones that make the most heartfelt impact, including, and maybe especially, edible ones.
The History of the Peanut Butter Cup
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. They're truly iconic. There is actually a really interesting history of this treat and the chocolate industry in America. The Reese's Peanut Butter Cup was invented by a man named Harry Reese, who worked for Hershey's Chocolates in 1928. Check out this interesting site to find out more about this timeless treat: The Fascinating Rise of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Fun Peanut Butter Cup Fact:
I love fun facts, do you? I like digging them up because I think we all just need them sometimes. They are unnecessary but interesting, and good for a pause.
So, here's this one: Reese's makes so many peanut butter cups each year that it could feed one cup to every person in the USA, Europe, Australia, Japan, China, Africa, and India with its annual production.
What Chocolate To Use for Peanut Butter Cups
You can use milk chocolate chips or any milk chocolate for these peanut butter cups, but, if you want to make them special, (and, really, if you are making them yourself, why wouldn't you?), Use premium chocolate. It will elevate your homemade creation way above the previously mentioned commercial one.
An easy to Make, Delicious Little Treat
Peanut butter cups are, personally, my favourite chocolate treat to indulge in. And making them yourself is super simple. It's so easy to just satisfy that craving by grabbing a bar from the store. But these homemade ones make a perfect edible gift or a lovely treat for special someone (no matter what their age).
What Kind of Peanut Butter To Use
I'm all about pure peanut butter, the one where the ingredient list is just, "Peanuts". That's what I buy and love. But, that natural product is not the best for this recipe. And, this being a treat, after all, I'm using commercial peanut butter. It works best for this recipe because it's firmer and less oily.
More No-Bake Treats!
And, If you're looking for more no-bake chocolate treats, try this yummy Chocolate Toffee Fudge, Maple Fudge, or Chocolate Berry Cups.
Recipe
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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Tin
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup smooth peanut butter
- ⅓ cup icing sugar
- 14 ounce good quality milk chocolate, melted
Instructions
- Line a 24 cup mini muffin tin with candy cup liners
- Stir peanut butter and icing sugar together in a bowl until smooth
- Drop 1 teaspoon measures of the peanut butter mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 15 min
- Put 1 teaspoon melted chocolate into each paper candy cup
- Add one peanut butter ball, slightly flattened with your palm to each candy cup.
- Add 2 more teaspoon of melted chocolate to each candy cup, smoothing the tops with a spoon, and spreading to the edges.
- Refrigerate until firm, about an hour, or freeze, in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Denise says
How much is 400g in chocolate?
Colleen says
Hi Denise, thanks for this question. Use 14 ounces of chocolate.
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! Does it keep long?
Colleen says
Hi Vanessa, you are welcome! These should keep for a few weeks in an airtight container in the fridge. (If they last that long)
Suzanne says
This looks so good! What a fun treat to make with kids!
Colleen says
Hi Suzanne. Yes, these are so fun to make with kids!
Terri says
OMG I am sooo making these, Colleen! 3 ingredients - wow! I would have never considered making these (or even thought of it) but they are incredibly easy and when that choco/pb craving hits, I'm going for it next time. Thanks for enlightening me 🙂
Colleen says
Terri, I know that you will LOVE these! Get on making them and satisfy those CPB cravings. ♥
Kim @The Puffy Biscuit says
I have been lactose-free over the past few weeks, and I have been thinking longingly about peanut butter cups. You have inspired me to try making some with some dairy-free dark chocolate. These look amazing!
Colleen says
Hi Kim! It's so hard to be deprived of peanut butter cups, isn't it? I have made them with dark chocolate, and they are delicious! Enjoy 🙂
Leanne | Crumb Top Baking says
Peanut butter and chocolate are my weakness! I'd definitely eat the entire batch in record time!
Colleen says
Hi Leanne, yeah, that's pretty much what happened at our house, lol......
Chef Sous Chef says
Such a simple recipe but so delicious. A perfect Valentine's treat.
Colleen says
Simple is sometimes the best 🙂 Yes, these are perfect for Valentines treats!
Denise@urbnspice says
I love fun sweets like this that I make with the little ones. And two of my favourite ingredients! You cannot go wrong with Peanut butter and milk chocolate - yummy! Thanks for sharing, Colleen. ?❤️
Colleen says
Denise, this would be such a fun recipe to do with kids. They are so simple, and of course, kids (and adults) love peanut butter cups.
Jessica says
YUM! Peanut Butter & Chocolate is legit my favourite treat combination! LOVE this homemade recipe 🙂
Colleen says
Hi Jessica, I with you on the chocolate & peanut butter combo 🙂 And homemade is even better!
Cliona Keane says
These look AMAZING! Such tasty little morsels!
Colleen says
That they definitely are, Cliona! They never last long around my house. 🙂
Sylvie says
It would be hard to justify buying these from the shop when you can so easily make them at home - especially when they look so delicious!! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
Colleen says
I agree, Sylvie, and homemade is almost always better, in my books! 🙂
Molly says
I absolutely adore peanut butter cups. These look amazing!
Colleen says
Thanks Molly, we adore them too!
Andrea Metlika says
Peanut butter cups are my absolute favorite. These are going to be a hit at my house!
Colleen says
I don't know anyone who doesn't love them, Andrea! Enjoy!
Chichi says
My girls and i love Reese so much. Definitely trying this homemade version because i know it will be a hit ????. Thanks
Colleen says
These are always a hit, Chichi! I hope you and your girls love them!
Emily says
These peanut butter cups are so cute! Can't wait to try this recipe.
Colleen says
Thanks Emily! They are so easy to make, too! Enjoy!