3-ingredient No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Homemade chocolate peanut butter cups are a delightful treat. I am obsessed with them. This recipe from my mom, inspired by commercial candy such as Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, is exceptionally good and incredibly easy! You don’t need special candy molds; you can use a muffin or cupcake tin. This recipe makes six servings using the usual size muffin tin, but you can make twelve smaller candies using a mini-muffin tin if you prefer. And they are freezer friendly! Make them in advance to serve another time.

Interesting Facts About Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Homemade chocolate peanut butter cups typically require just a few basic ingredients, generally chocolate, peanut butter, and a sweetener like powdered sugar. Most everyone I know loves them! Here are some of the reasons these homemade candies are popular.

Versatile Fillings

While peanut butter is the most common filling, you can experiment with other nut butters, caramel, or even cookie dough for unique flavor combinations.

Variations

People get creative with their homemade peanut butter cups, adding ingredients like chopped nuts, sea salt, or even bacon for a salty-sweet twist.

Healthier Options

You can make healthier versions by using dark chocolate, natural peanut butter, and less sugar.

Holiday Themes

Peanut butter cups can be made to fit various holidays by using different colored or flavored chocolate and festive toppings or decorations.

Great for Gifting

Homemade treats like peanut butter cups make wonderful gifts for friends and family, especially during the holiday season.

Pairing with Other Ingredients

They can be used as an ingredient in various desserts, such as ice cream, brownies, or cheesecakes, adding a delicious peanut butter and chocolate layer.

Nostalgia

Many people have fond childhood memories associated with peanut butter cups, making them a comforting and nostalgic treat.

Making your own homemade chocolate peanut butter cups allows you to tailor the flavor and ingredients to your liking, making them a fun and versatile treat for any occasion.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Recipe (Larger Text)

For those who like larger text, here’s the recipe again!

Ingredients

3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted.
½ cup creamy or chunky peanut butter – whichever you prefer (we vary which we use from time to time – both are good)
1 cup chocolate, melted (we like dark chocolate for this recipe, but milk chocolate is great too)

Directions

Place 6 liners in a cupcake tin.
Mix the peanut butter with the powdered sugar, stirring until smooth.
Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate in the bottom of each cupcake liner.
Next, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate.
Cover the peanut butter layer with more chocolate, and smooth out the top.
Refrigerate for 1 hour (until chocolate hardens)
Remove peanut butter cups from the liners and enjoy!

Note: Substitute coconut oil for powdered sugar for a healthier version if you like – still delicious, but not quite as good as when made with powdered sugar.