Name: Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients: ½ cup (125g) creamy peanut butter (natural or regular); 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar; Pinch of salt; Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract or honey; 1½ cups (255g) high-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips; 1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (for smooth melting); Flaky sea salt on top; Crushed peanuts; Mini chocolate chips in the filling

Ingredients

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For the filling:

½ cup (125g) creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (60g) powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract or honey

For the chocolate coating:

1½ cups (255g) high-quality semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
1 tsp coconut oil or shortening (for smooth melting)

Optional add-ins:

Flaky sea salt on top
Crushed peanuts
Mini chocolate chips in the filling

Instructions

Prep: Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or grease well.
Make filling: In a bowl, beat peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, salt, and optional vanilla until smooth. Roll into 12 small balls (~1 tsp each). Flatten slightly into discs. Place one in each muffin cup. Freeze 10 minutes.
Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth (~1.5 min total).
Assemble: Spoon melted chocolate over each peanut butter disc, covering completely. Tap pan gently to settle.
Chill: Refrigerate at least 20–30 minutes, until firm.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Store in fridge.

💡 Pro Tips:
– For dairy-free: Use dairy-free chocolate and coconut oil.
– For healthier version: Use natural peanut butter + reduce powdered sugar to ¼ cup + add 1 tbsp maple syrup.
– Double-layer for extra indulgence: Add a second layer of peanut butter before topping with more chocolate!

Prep Time & Nutrition (per cup, makes 12):