Christmas Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Delightful holiday treats combining rich peanut butter and sweet chocolate, perfect for gifting or festive desserts.
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter You can substitute with almond or cashew butter for allergies.
- ½ cup powdered sugar For sugar-free version, use alternative sweeteners.
For the Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips Use gluten-free chocolate chips if needed.
- ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them accurately.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar, and blend until smooth.
Chocolate Layering
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
- Add cocoa powder and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate, mixing well.
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Pour a layer of melted chocolate into each liner, then add a scoop of the peanut butter mixture.
- Cover the peanut butter with more melted chocolate.
Chill and Serve
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set.
- Remove from liners and serve on a festive plate.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. To thaw frozen cups, leave in the refrigerator for a few hours.