5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups

Forget store-bought peanut butter cups – these 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups are going to take your candy game up a notch. With just five simple ingredients and no complicated techniques, you can create creamy, rich peanut butter cups that might just be better than the original!

If you love easy 5 ingredient chocolate recipes then give my Chocolate Fudge, Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles, or Peppermint Bark a try!

Ingredients Needed

For the Chocolate Layer

• Chocolate Chips: I always use semi-sweet chocolate chips since they provide the perfect balance of sweet and bitter.
• Coconut Oil: Helps the chocolate melt smoothly and gives the cups an extra little snap when bitten!

For the Peanut Butter Layer

• Creamy Peanut Butter: I use natural peanut butter and it works great!
• Maple Syrup: Adds natural sweetness and helps create the perfect consistency! Honey can be adding in place of the maple syrup.
• Coconut Oil: The addition of coconut oil prevents the filling from being too sticky and helps it to spread.

How to Make 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups

1. Melt the Chocolate: Add the chocolate chips and 2 tbsp coconut oil to a medium saucepan. Over low heat stirring often melt chocolate. Alternatively you can microwave instead.

2. Combine Peanut Butter Layer Ingredients: In a medium bowl combine peanut butter, maple syrup and coconut oil. Microwave for 30-60 seconds or until the peanut butter is melty.
3. Line Muffin Tin & Add Chocolate: Line a muffin tin with silicone cupcake liners. Spoon 1 tsp of the melted chocolate into each muffin tin.
4. Chill: Spread the chocolate around to cover the bottom of the liner using the back of a spoon or by picking up the liner and tilting it to spread. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
5. Add Peanut Butter Layer & Chill: Divide the peanut butter mixture between the 12 muffin cups. Using the back of a small spoon or measuring cups spread the peanut butter to the edges. Refrigerate for another 10 minutes.

6. Add Top Chocolate Layer: Divide the remaining chocolate between the muffin cups. Place back in the fridge for 30 minutes.
7. Remove & Enjoy: Remove the cups from the silicone liners and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks! These can also be frozen for up to a month! Enjoy!

Storage Tips

• Store any leftover 5 ingredient peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks!
• To freeze, layer the cups in a freezer safe container with parchment paper in between if you are stacking them. Freeze for up to 1 month, and make sure to thaw them about 5-10 minutes before eating.

More Easy Dessert Recipes to Try

• Easy Oreo Truffles
• Chocolate Banana Bark
• Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie
• White Chocolate Oat Cups
• Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
• Healthy Reese’s Eggs (3 Ingredients!)
• Samoa Brownies