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A close-up of a perfectly formed chocolate peanut butter cup with a creamy filling.

Proven way to grow Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups in 7 steps

While you can't actually grow chocolate peanut butter cups, this recipe provides a delicious and proven method to make them from scratch in seven easy steps. It's a fun and rewarding process that yields delightful homemade treats.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Layer
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Equipment

  • mini muffin tin
  • paper liners
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spoon
  • separate bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners; this batch makes approximately 12 cups.
Make the Chocolate Base
  1. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  2. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of each muffin liner, then freeze for 5-10 minutes to set.
Prepare the Peanut Butter Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter until well combined and smooth.
Assemble the Cups
  1. Remove the muffin tin from the freezer and place a small dollop of the peanut butter mixture onto the set chocolate in each liner.
  2. Gently press the peanut butter mixture to flatten it slightly, ensuring it doesn't touch the edges of the liner.
Top with Chocolate
  1. Cover the peanut butter filling with the remaining melted chocolate, ensuring the filling is fully enclosed.
Chill and Set
  1. Place the muffin tin back into the freezer for at least 15-20 minutes, or until the chocolate peanut butter cups are completely firm.
Enjoy!
  1. Once firm, remove the cups from the muffin tin and peel off the liners. Serve immediately or store them in the refrigerator.

Notes

For best results, use high-quality chocolate and natural peanut butter. If the chocolate becomes too thick while working, gently reheat it for a few seconds in the microwave. These chocolate peanut butter cups are best stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.