How much does a peanut butter cup cost to produce?

The cost of producing a peanut butter cup can vary depending on the size, type, and ingredients used. Here are some approximate raw material costs for producing a regular-sized peanut butter cup:

- Chocolate Coating (Cocoa mass, Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Emulsifier): Approximately $0.10 to $0.15

- Peanut Butter Filling: Approximately $0.05 to $0.08

- Additional Ingredients (such as salt, vanilla extract): Less than $0.01 per cup

- Packaging (individually wrapped, foil or plastic): Approximately $0.02 to $0.04 per cup

These costs are just for the raw materials, and do not include labor, overhead expenses, machinery, and other production costs such as electricity, quality control, packaging, and shipping.