The Best 3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Rich and creamy homemade chocolate peanut butter cups made with only three simple ingredients. Perfect for a quick dessert or a sweet snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 cups
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup high-quality dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (natural, no sugar added preferred)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (or maple syrup for a refined sugar-free option)
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Melt dark chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner to cover the base.
- Place the tin in the refrigerator for 5 minutes to set the chocolate.
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter and powdered sugar, stirring until a thick paste forms.
- Remove the tin from the fridge and spoon a dollop of the peanut butter mixture into the center of each chocolate layer.
- Cover the peanut butter completely with the remaining melted chocolate.
- Tap the tin on the counter to smooth the tops.
- Return the tin to the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
- Peel away liners and serve.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality chocolate and natural peanut butter. Store in the refrigerator.