Simple Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

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Smooth, creamy peanut butter tucked inside rich, glossy chocolate shells. These homemade peanut butter cups are ridiculously easy, irresistibly tasty, and a hundred times better than anything you can buy at the store.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

This treat takes just a few ingredients and no baking at all. The creamy peanut butter center and rich chocolate top and base make each bite a little indulgent moment of joy. Plus, they’re customizable, great for gifting, and freezer-friendly for snack attacks any time.

Simple Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut butter and chocolate. One of the most iconic duos in dessert history. And when you can make that magic at home in under an hour with ingredients you probably already have? That’s dessert genius.

This recipe for homemade peanut butter cups is all about simplicity and satisfaction. No oven required, no candy thermometers, no fancy molds—just a muffin tin, some chocolate chips, and creamy peanut butter.

We start by melting chocolate to create a silky base layer. Once it sets, we dollop a scoop of peanut butter right into the center. Then we seal the deal with another smooth layer of chocolate on top. Add sea salt or festive sprinkles if you’re feeling fancy.

You can customize these endlessly: crunchy peanut butter, almond butter, cookie butter, dark chocolate, white chocolate—it’s your party.

What makes these so satisfying isn’t just the taste. It’s the texture—that slight snap of the chocolate shell giving way to a luscious, creamy center. And the best part? You control how thick each layer is.

Want a peanut-forward cup? Go heavier on the filling. More chocolate fan? Double the outer shell. These are your cups, your rules.

The hardest part is waiting for them to chill, but the payoff is so worth it. They keep beautifully in the fridge or freezer, making them a grab-and-go treat that won’t disappoint.

Homemade peanut butter cups are also a great project to make with kids, for parties, or as a thoughtful handmade gift. Wrap them in parchment and tie with string for instant gourmet vibes.

And because they come together in one bowl and one pan, cleanup is minimal. More time to eat, less time to scrub.

Whether you’re a peanut butter purist or a chocolate lover, these cups will hit the sweet spot. One bite, and you’ll never look back.

Servings: Makes 12 mini peanut butter cups

Time:

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Chill Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
• Flaky sea salt (optional)
• Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners.
2. Melt half of the chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner to cover the bottom. Chill for 20 minutes until set.
4. Add about 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter on top of the set chocolate. Keep it centered.
5. Melt the remaining chocolate chips. Spoon over the peanut butter to cover completely.
6. Sprinkle with sea salt or sprinkles if desired.
7. Chill for another 10–15 minutes until fully set.
8. Store in fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for longer storage.

Tips:

• Use silicone muffin liners for easy release.
• Try mixing a pinch of powdered sugar into the peanut butter for a firmer filling.
• Use dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet version.
• Make larger cups using a standard muffin tin.