These homemade peanut butter cups are rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced with smooth chocolate and a sweet peanut butter center. They’re incredibly easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and taste even better than store-bought. Perfect for desserts, gifts, or a quick sweet treat, these bite-sized cups are always a crowd favorite.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
Method
- In a mixing bowl, beat together peanut butter, butter, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add powdered sugar, salt, and graham cracker crumbs. Mix until fully combined and thick.
- Roll the mixture into small balls (about 1/2 teaspoon each). Place on a tray and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the chocolate chips using a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler method) or microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each cup, just enough to cover the bottom.
- Place a peanut butter ball into each cup and gently press it down.
- Spoon more melted chocolate over the top to fully cover the peanut butter center.
- Refrigerate for about 30–45 minutes, or until the chocolate is completely set.
- Remove from liners and serve. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
