Lately, it seems like I always have to have a little something sweet at the end of each meal and these Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are a great tiny bite to satisfy that craving.
I never use to be that way. I could easily go without dessert or snacking on sweet treats but that’s changed. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older. Maybe it’s because I value enjoying the little things in life (like sweets).
The good thing is that a little goes a long way for me. I don’t feel the need to indulge. Just a scoop or two of ice cream is satisfying enough. Just a bite-sized piece of something rich and sweet will often do the trick. I wouldn’t say I have a full-on sweet tooth, just a desire to enjoy the sweetness in life.
Whipping up a batch of these Homemade Peanut Butter Cups allows me to have little sweet treats on hand at home (and at work) and what’s great is that I was able to use up the last bit in the peanut butter jar that seemed to have been untouched for a while. I was also able to use up some of the powdered sugar from the pantry which is one of those things I buy for something specific and then I end up not using it that regularly.
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I used up a random assortment of white mini cupcake liners I had in the cupboard (or you could use festive, fun ones like these) and made what would be a truer version of a peanut butter “cup” by adding a small scoop of the peanut butter mixture to the cupcake liner, and once that set, adding the melted chocolate. I spread the rest of the batch out on a sheet of waxed paper – partially because I ran out of mini cupcake liners and partially because I was getting impatient with the small scoop process for the “cups” – and then cut the rich, peanut-buttery slab of sweetness into bite-sized squares.
Not only will your family love these but if you take part of the batch to work, your peanut butter-loving coworkers will thank you too.
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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
These rich, sweet treats are just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
- 3/4 cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips (half of a 12 oz. bag)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
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Add melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar and vanilla extract to a bowl and stir to combine.
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Spread the mixture in an even layer on a piece of wax paper placed on a baking sheet or cake pan or add a small scoop to mini cupcake liners. Chill the peanut butter mixture for about 1 hour.
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Add the chocolate chips and remaining 3/4 cup peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30-60 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until the chocolate is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
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Add the chocolate mixture to the top of the chilled peanut butter mixture and chill for another 20-30 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
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If you made your peanut butter "cups" into bars, cut the chilled candy into bite-sized pieces.
What’s your favorite peanut butter treat? Let me know in the comments below.
We love all things peanut butter in my house! I make awesome peanut butter cookies…I might have to whip this recipe up for our next food day at work!
I bet your PB cookies are wonderful! Yes, you’ll have to try these peanut butter cups too! They’re great for sharing.