Frenchdames Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut butter cups were invented by H.B. Reese, a former dairy employee who started his own candy company in the 1920s.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Frenchdames Peanut Butter Cups

Cooking Method: No cooking required Cuisine: American, French Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 1800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Peanut Butter
• 1.5 cup Powdered Sugar
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1 pinch Salt
• 8 ounce Dark Chocolate
• 1 pinch Sea Salt

Instructions

1. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
2. Mix until well combined and smooth.
3. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
4. Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the cupcake liners, filling each about 2/3 full.
5. Place in the refrigerator and let chill for 30 minutes.
6. In the meantime, melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
7. Remove the chilled peanut butter cups from the refrigerator.
8. Spoon melted chocolate over each peanut butter cup, covering the top completely.
9. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cup.
10. Return to the refrigerator and let chill for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
11. Once set, remove the peanut butter cups from the cupcake liners and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 14g5%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.