The Best Peanut Butter Cups!

Peanut butter cups were invented by Harry Burnett Reese in the 1920s and later became one of the most popular candies in the United States.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 7.

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The Best Peanut Butter Cups!

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

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

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

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
• 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
• 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
2. Roll the mixture into small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Flatten each ball slightly with your thumb or the back of a spoon.
4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
5. Spoon the melted chocolate over each peanut butter disc, covering them completely.
6. Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and let the peanut butter cups set for about 1 hour.
7. Once set, remove from the refrigerator and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 13g

Protein 4g8%

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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.