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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownie Cups

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownie cups filled with a creamy peanut butter center and topped with smooth melted chocolate. These indulgent treats combine sweet, salty, and chocolatey flavors in every bite—perfect for dessert lovers and easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 15 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Américaine
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Brownie Layer:
  • 1/2 cup 115g unsalted butter
  • 1 cup 200g granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup 40g cocoa powder
  • 1/2 cup 65g all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • Peanut Butter Filling:
  • 3/4 cup 190g creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup 30g powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Chocolate Topping optional but recommended:
  • 1 cup 175g semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 8x8 baking pan or muffin tin
  • Measuring cups & spoons
  • Microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
  • Oven
  • Parchment paper (optional)
  • Knife for slicing

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Brownie Base
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Grease or line a square pan (8x8 inch) or muffin tin.
  4. Melt butter and mix with sugar until smooth.
  5. Add eggs and vanilla; whisk until glossy.
  6. Stir in cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder.
  7. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix).
  8. Bake the Brownies
  9. Pour batter into pan (or divide into muffin cups).
  10. Bake for 20–25 minutes until set but slightly fudgy.
  11. Let cool slightly.
  12. Make Peanut Butter Filling
  13. In a bowl, mix:
  14. Peanut butter
  15. Powdered sugar
  16. Vanilla
  17. Stir until smooth and thick.
  18. Assemble Layers
  19. Spread peanut butter mixture evenly over slightly cooled brownies.
  20. Chill for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
  21. Add Chocolate Topping
  22. Melt chocolate chips with cream (microwave in 20-second bursts).
  23. Stir until smooth.
  24. Pour over peanut butter layer and spread evenly.
  25. Chill & Serve
  26. Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until set.
  27. Slice into squares or remove from muffin tin.

Notes

Use creamy peanut butter (not natural/runny) for structure.
Slightly underbake brownies for a fudgier texture.
Chill before cutting for clean layers.