Best 7 Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating delicious and irresistible dark chocolate peanut butter cups, as inspired by the renowned Tasty platform! This comprehensive article will unveil the secrets behind crafting these delectable treats, providing you with a step-by-step recipe and insightful tips to ensure success in your culinary endeavor. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to create these iconic treats that will satisfy your sweet cravings and impress your friends and family.

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3-INGREDIENT PEANUT BUTTER CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cups Recipe by Tasty image

We've all had our cravings: sometimes sweet, sometimes salty. But have you ever craved both at once? Sometimes you just need your sweet-salty fix and, well, you can count on a Reese's cup to deliver. Or, you can just make your own! With only three ingredients and the simplest of directions, these are way easier to throw together than you might think. Get ready for your very own candy factory extravaganza to begin!

Provided by Camille Bergerson

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

3 tablespoons powdered sugar, sifted
½ cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Prepare a cupcake tin with 6 liners.
  • Stir peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
  • Spread 1 to 2 tablespoons of chocolate in the bottom of each cupcake liner.
  • Dollop 1 to 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate.
  • Cover each dollop of peanut butter with more chocolate and smooth out the top.
  • Refrigerate for 1 hour or until chocolate has hardened.
  • Remove peanut butter cups from the liners.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 20 grams

5-INGREDIENT CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



5-ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: dark chocolate, coconut oil, vanilla extract, natural peanut butter, honey, coconut oil, muffin tin liner

Provided by Tiffany Lo

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup dark chocolate, chopped, melted
¼ cup coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup natural peanut butter
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons coconut oil
muffin tin liner

Steps:

  • Line a muffin tin with muffin tin liners.
  • In a bowl or measuring cup, add the dark chocolate and ¼ cup (50 g) coconut oil.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Microwave for 30-second intervals until melted, stirring each time.
  • Pour half of the chocolate mixture into the liners (just enough to cover the whole bottom). Save the other half for the top layer.
  • Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • In a bowl or measuring cup, add the peanut butter, honey, and 2 tablespoons coconut oil.
  • Microwave 15 seconds or until slightly melted and pourable.
  • Pour mixture evenly into the muffin tin.
  • Freeze for 5 minutes.
  • Pour remaining chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter layer.
  • Freeze until firm about 1 hour.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 13 grams

DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: dark chocolate, coconut oil, vanilla extract, peanut butter, honey, hemp heart, muffin tin

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Categories     Snacks

Yield 24 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

12 oz dark chocolate
7 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup peanut butter, or nut butter of choice
¼ cup honey
hemp heart, for garnish, optional
muffin tin

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and 5 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. Add the vanilla and stir until combined. The mixture should be smooth and pourable.
  • Pour ½ of the chocolate mixture into the molds, enough to cover the bottom of the mold and come about ⅓ of the way up the sides. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • In another microwave safe bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey, and remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and pourable.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate layers in the molds. Make sure to leave enough room for the second layer of chocolate. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining chocolate on top of the peanut butter layer, up to the rims of the molds. Wipe off any excess that spills over the edges. If desired, sprinkle the cups with hemp hearts for added crunch. Freeze for 1 hour, until set, then pop out of the molds.
  • The cups will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 9 grams

HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS



Homemade Peanut Butter Cups image

I like using pretty mini muffin liners and topping these homemade peanut butter cups with colored sprinkles to coordinate with the holiday we're celebrating. People can't believe how simple it is to make this irresistible candy with gooey peanut butter centers. This is how to make homemade peanut butter cups. -LaVonne Hegland, St. Michael, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 ounces each), coarsely chopped
Colored sprinkles, optional

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup peanut butter, confectioners' sugar, butter and salt until smooth. , In a microwave, melt chocolate chips, candy bars and remaining peanut butter; stir until smooth., Drop teaspoons of chocolate mixture into paper-lined mini muffin cups. Drop a scant teaspoon of peanut butter mixture into each cup; top with another teaspoon of chocolate mixture. If desired, decorate with sprinkles. Refrigerate until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: natural peanut butter, almond flour, honey, vanilla extract, dark chocolate chip

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Desserts

Yield 12 balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup natural peanut butter, no-stir, if the peanut butter separates the balls may become too loose
1 cup almond flour
⅓ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup dark chocolate chip

Steps:

  • NOTE: For this recipe, be sure to use a no-stir, all-natural peanut butter. Using a natural peanut butter that separates may cause the ball mixture to be too loose.
  • In a medium bowl, add together the peanut butter, almond flour, honey, and vanilla extract.
  • Mix until the mixture thickens and sticks together.
  • Roll the mixture into balls half an inch (1 ¼ cm) in diameter.
  • In a small bowl, melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave no more than 15 seconds at a time.
  • Using a spoon or fork, dip the peanut butter balls in the melted chocolate and toss to fully coat.
  • Transfer the balls to a wax or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate at least one hour.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 calories, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 15 grams

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CBD CUPS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chocolate Peanut Butter CBD Cups Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: dark chocolate, coconut oil, vanilla extract, CBD oil, natural peanut butter, honey, hemp heart, muffin tin

Provided by Crystal Hatch

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 oz dark chocolate
7 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon CBD oil, 100%
1 cup natural peanut butter, or other nut butter
¼ cup honey
hemp heart, for garnish (optional)
muffin tin, or silicone molds or mini paper liners

Steps:

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the dark chocolate and 5 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted.
  • Add the vanilla and CBD oil and stir until combined. The mixture should be smooth and pourable.
  • Pour ½ of the chocolate mixture into the molds, enough to come about ⅓ of the way up the sides of each cup. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • In a separate microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, and remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and pourable.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chocolate layers in the molds. Make sure to leave enough room for the second layer of chocolate. Freeze for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the remaining chocolate mixture evenly over the peanut butter layers in the molds, filling completely to the rim of each. Wipe off any excess that spills over the edges. If desired, sprinkle the cups with hemp hearts for added crunch. Freeze for 1 hour, until set, then pop out of the molds. The cups will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 9 grams

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CUPS



Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups image

Our children love these rich, creamy candies. -Aljene Wendling, Seattle, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 milk chocolate candy bar (7 ounces)
1/4 cup butter
1 tablespoon shortening
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

Steps:

  • In a microwave, melt chocolate, butter and shortening; stir until smooth. Place foil or paper miniature baking cups in a miniature muffin tin. Place 1 tablespoon of chocolate mixture in each cup. , In a microwave, melt peanut butter; stir until smooth. Spoon into cups. Top with remaining chocolate mixture. Remelt chocolate mixture if necessary. Refrigerate 30 minutes or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • To easily remove the chocolate peanut butter cups from the muffin tins, place the tins in the freezer for about 15 minutes before popping them out.
  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • If you don't have peanut butter chips, you can use finely chopped peanuts instead.
  • To make the chocolate peanut butter cups even more decadent, drizzle them with melted chocolate or caramel sauce before serving.
  • These chocolate peanut butter cups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

This recipe for dark chocolate peanut butter cups is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter is sure to please everyone. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create these delicious treats in no time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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