Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Ingredients

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter for filling

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
2. Line a 12-cup cupcake tin with cupcake liners and evenly divide the peanut butter mixture into each cup.
3. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or in a double boiler until smooth. Spoon over the peanut butter cups and spread evenly.
4. Place the cupcake tin in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
5. Once the cups are frozen, remove from the freezer and fill each cup with 1/4 teaspoon of the remaining peanut butter.
6. Place back in the freezer for 30 minutes to set and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Homemade peanut butter cups are a great way to use up extra peanut butter.
• Peanut butter cups are a great gift to give during the holidays.
• You can customize the peanut butter cups by adding different types of nuts or dried fruit.
• You can also add a layer of caramel or white chocolate to the peanut butter cups for an extra special treat.