How do you make peanut buttercups?

Peanut Butter Cups - Two Ways!

Here are two methods for making peanut butter cups:

1. No-Bake Peanut Butter Cups (Quick and Easy):

Ingredients:

* 1 cup smooth peanut butter

* 1/4 cup butter, softened

* 1/4 cup powdered sugar

* 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

* 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

* Optional: Chopped nuts, sprinkles, peanut butter chips for decoration

Instructions:

1. Prepare the peanut butter filling: In a medium bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.

2. Make the chocolate cups: Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.

3. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.

4. Pour the chocolate: Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each paper liner, swirling to coat the bottom and sides.

5. Chill: Place the tin in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to set.

6. Fill with peanut butter: Once the chocolate is set, fill each cup with a spoonful of the peanut butter filling.

7. Top with chocolate: Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in the same way as the milk chocolate. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling.

8. Decorate (optional): Sprinkle chopped nuts, sprinkles, or peanut butter chips over the chocolate topping.

9. Chill again: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to fully set.

10. Enjoy!

2. Baked Peanut Butter Cups (Slightly More Involved):

Ingredients:

* 1 cup smooth peanut butter

* 1/2 cup butter, softened

* 1 cup powdered sugar

* 1 large egg

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

* 1/4 cup milk

* Optional: Chopped nuts, sprinkles, peanut butter chips for decoration

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.

2. Prepare the peanut butter filling: In a medium bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

3. Fill the muffin tin: Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling about 2/3 full.

4. Bake: Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are set.

5. Make the chocolate topping: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips with the milk, stirring constantly until smooth.

6. Top the peanut butter cups: Spoon the melted chocolate over the baked peanut butter cups, spreading evenly.

7. Decorate (optional): Sprinkle chopped nuts, sprinkles, or peanut butter chips over the chocolate topping.

8. Cool completely: Allow the cups to cool completely before serving.

9. Enjoy!

Tips:

* For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semisweet.

* You can also use peanut butter chips instead of chocolate chips for a more intense peanut butter flavor.

* Store leftover peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

No matter which method you choose, you're sure to enjoy these homemade peanut butter cups!