Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups

Name: Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 milk chocolate candy bar (7 ounces); 1/4 cup butter; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

1 each: 93 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 66mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Chocolate Cups in Taste of Home December/January 2000

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Terry

Oct 31, 2017

I followed the instructions for the chocolate and found it to be too thick/stiff (even after re-melting) to conform to the muffin cups, so after assembling I put the pan in a low oven to soften everything just a little bit. I removed the pan and let it cool, and the next day I found that the shortening(?) had separated from the chocolate and soaked through the paper. Obviously I went off-script but this still should not have happened. The chocolate did not appear to have seized during assembly, but if it did the butter may have been the problem as (from what I've found) it contains water. Just chocolate and shortening should be all that is needed. And powdered sugar in the peanut butter.
treacher

Mar 31, 2015

These went so fast in my house, that all I have to say. Thank You, LeeAnn Treacher
barbie101410

Aug 16, 2014

Nice! way better than the store bought ones!
GirishKatta

Sep 11, 2013

very good one:)
noodlepanda

Jun 18, 2013

This taste awesome! I make it very often and my family loves it!
PAdutch

Jan 21, 2012

I don't know what in the world is wrong, but for some reason, I cannot retrieve this recipe!! Could you possibly repost it? Thank you!!
ferretmama

Jan 21, 2012

My family loves these. I usually add a little powdered sugar to the melted peanut butter. Since these are special occasion treats and not an every day thing the extra sugar doesn't hurt.
moonbear36

Dec 17, 2011

Yummy for choc &peanut butter lovers
annemg

Nov 20, 2011

Fantastic. Have made them often, including once for an office holiday buffet. People went crazy for these. I usually make some w/ milk chocolate and some w/ dark chocolate.
annemg

Nov 20, 2011

Fantastic. Have made them often, including once for an office holiday buffet. People went crazy for these.