Easy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups (Homemade & Delicious!)
Looking for a quick, creamy, and chocolatey treat? These homemade chocolate peanut butter cups are made with just a few ingredients, require no baking, and come together in under 20 minutes! Perfect for dessert lovers, meal preppers, and anyone who loves a good sweet snack.
🍫 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Layer:
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Optional Topping:
- Flaky sea salt (for that sweet-salty finish)
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Chocolate Layer
Line a standard muffin tin with 12 paper liners. Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the mixture into each liner and gently tap the tray to level it out.
2. Make the Peanut Butter Filling
In a bowl, mix peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth and creamy. Add a tablespoon of this filling on top of the chocolate layer in each cup.
3. Top with Chocolate
Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer to fully cover it. Optionally, sprinkle each with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
4. Chill
Place the muffin tin in the freezer for about 20–30 minutes, or until firm. Store the cups in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
- Swap peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.
- Add a layer of crushed graham crackers or coconut flakes for more crunch.
⏱ Quick Facts
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake!)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
🔍 Nutrition (Per Peanut Butter Cup)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17g
- Fat: 15g (7g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Protein: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 80mg
📌 Final Thoughts
These no-bake peanut butter cups are the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and salty. Whether you’re making them for a party, keeping them in the fridge for a guilt-free snack, or surprising your kids with a homemade treat, this recipe delivers every time.
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