Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
I do not need any inspiration to eat peanut butter and chocolate. I love it.
I remember the first commercial where someone was holding a chocolate candy bar and the other person was holding a jar of peanut butter and they ran into each other.
Peanut butter cups were born and what a glorious day that was. What a perfect marriage.
I remember the first commercial where someone was holding a chocolate candy bar and the other person was holding a jar of peanut butter and they ran into each other.
Peanut butter cups were born and what a glorious day that was. What a perfect marriage.
Ingredients
- 1 (11 1/2 - 12 oz.) bag semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp. shortening
- 2-3 doz. 1 or 1 1/2 inch paper cups
- 3/4 c. creamy peanut butter
- 3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp. melted butter
Directions
- Chocolate cups: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, chocolate chips and shortening. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove from heat but leave over hot water. Coat the inside of each cup using approximately 1 teaspoon of chocolate. Place cups in palm of hand, rotating gently while pushing chocolate up sides with a spoon or small rubber spatula. Chill 15 to 20 minutes or until firm.
- Peanut Butter Filling: In small bowl, combine filling ingredients and mix until well blended. Shape into small balls and place in chill cups. Press ball down slightly to fill in spaces. Spoon enough of the remaining chocolate over the top to seal edges. Chill about 45 minutes. Store in refrigerator for best results.
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