Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Growing up, peanut butter cups were one of my favorite treats.  I still love them, just not the ingredients so I went to work in the kitchen to create my own.  They turned out perfect, sweet with a touch of salt and delicious creamy chocolate.

Homemade chocolate peanut butter cups- the perfect treat.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Servings: 24

Equipment

• muffin tins
• cupcake liners
• 2 bowls

Ingredients

• 14 Dates (pitted)
• 4 tbsp Water (start with 3 and add another if needed)
• 1 1/2 cup Peanut butter (natural peanut butter)
• 1 package Semisweet chocolate chips (allergen free simple)

Instructions

• Line 24 large cupcake tins with liners.
• In a food processor blend the 14 Dates pittes and 4 tbsp Water together until smooth.
• Add in the 1 1/2 cup Peanut butter and combine until smooth.
• Melt the1 package Semisweet chocolate chips according to the instructions on the bag. I usually do it in 30 second increments and stir.
• Roll the peanut butter dough into 24 balls. Smoosh the balls down to make pancakes (be sure not larger than the width of the cupcake tins.)
• Spoon 1- 1 1/2 tsp. of chocolate into the cupcake liners. Place the peanut butter pancakes on top.
• Spoon another tsp on top and spread to completely cover. You can add more if needed.
• Pop in the freezer for an hour and then transfer to a zip loc bag. You can store them in the freezer to make them last all month! When you want to eat just set out for 10-15 minutes to defrost.