Easy Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cupsSemi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cupCreamy peanut butter
• ½ cupPowdered sugar
• ¼ cupUnsalted butter, melted
• ¼ tspSalt

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated

Calories

180 kcal

Protein

5 g

Carbs

15 g

Fat

12 g

Steps

1. 1

   Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.

2. 2

   Melt half of the chocolate chips (¾ cup) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.

3. 3

   Spoon about 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner, spreading to cover. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes to set.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and salt until well combined.

5. 5

   Divide the peanut butter mixture among the liners, gently pressing it down over the chocolate layer.

6. 6

   Melt the remaining ¾ cup chocolate chips. Spoon about 1 tablespoon over each peanut butter mound, spreading to cover completely.

7. 7

   Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until fully set. Peel off paper liners before serving.