Peanut Butter Cups

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 48 Cuisine: American

Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of homemade Peanut Butter Cups, where velvety peanut butter meets smooth milk chocolate. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings, these treats are a hit at parties and a favorite for both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 c. peanut butter
  • 1/2 lb. margarine
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 boxes confectioners sugar
  • 1 1/2 pkg. milk chocolate (6 oz.)
  • 2 sq. paraffin

Instructions

  1. Combine and heat the peanut butter, margarine, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Gradually beat in 1 1/2 boxes of confectioners sugar.
  3. When the mixture gets too stiff for the mixer, knead the remaining sugar in with your hands.
  4. Refrigerate until the mixture is firm, then form into small balls.
  5. Melt the milk chocolate and paraffin over low heat.
  6. Dip the balls in the melted chocolate.
  7. Place on wax paper to harden.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

515 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7g 14% DV
Total Fat 33.3g 43% DV
Carbs 36.4g 13% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 32.1g 64% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 298.8mg 13% DV
Potassium 277.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 2mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 12.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 43.5mg 3% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV
Contains Milk Peanut

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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