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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups – Come in an ice cube tray!

make these Irresistible Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Whenever you want chocolate, put it on an ice tray and enjoy!

Try the Ice Cube Tray Peanut Butter Cups

There are only 3 ingredients you may already have on hand.
It’s quick to cook… and easy to eat over and over again. Until every last person disappears!
Recipes can be dairy-free, vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free, sugar-free, or keto-free to suit your individual needs and lifestyle.
You can save paper, skip the liners, and no need for fancy candy molds.
Unlike store-bought Reese’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups or other brand-name candies, you can control the amount of sugar you add.

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Ingredients for Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Chocolate peanut butter cup ingredients in ice cube tray

Peanut Butter – This can be smooth or crunchy peanut butter. Natural PBs work well, as do brands like Skippy or Jif.

If you’re allergic to peanuts or simply want a different taste, try almond butter, sunflower seed butter, cashew butter, or coconut butter.

chocolate – I like semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips. If you wish, you can use milk chocolate or white chocolate. Or, choose a broken chocolate bar in your favorite flavor.

To make plant-based vegan PB cups, look for dairy-free chocolate chips. For those on a low-carb or keto diet, use sugar-free chocolate chips.

Sweetener – If you especially like the taste of sweeter peanut butter cups and use sugar-free peanut butter, try mixing in your favorite sweetener. Options include pure maple syrup or honey, powdered sugar, erythritol, or stevia.

Other Optional Ingredients – I find that stirring 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil or coconut oil into the melted chocolate makes the sauce smoother. This is entirely optional. If you like, you can also add a drop or two of pure peppermint extract, maple extract, or vanilla extract to the peanut butter or melted chocolate.

Leftover peanut butter? Try our healthy peanut butter fudge

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How to Make Ice Cube Tray Peanut Butter Cups

This simple no-bake chocolate recipe takes just a few steps.

Step 1:

Carefully melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stovetop using the double boiler method. If you want a smoother chocolate sauce once melted, optionally stir in 2 teaspoons of oil.

Pour the melted chocolate into the bottom of 1 or 2 clean ice trays. I like the silicone ice tray so it can be easily removed later.

Step 2:

Combine nut butter and optional sweetener.

Divide this peanut butter mixture evenly into each ice cube tray over the chocolate layer.

Chocolate Ice Cube Tray Peanut Butter Cups

Step 3:

Use a spoon to completely cover the peanut butter with the remaining chocolate.

Refrigerate or freeze the ice tray chocolate to completely harden.

Step 4:

Once set, these Chocolate Ice Cube Tray Peanut Butter Cups can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer.

Or, just leave it in a cool, dry place for at least a few hours so you can easily transport it to parties or events.

But this only works if you are willing to share!

3 Ingredient Ice Cube Tray Peanut Butter Cups

The recipe is based on the chocolate truffles and peanut butter truffles I made.

Gather supplies. Grease an ice tray and set aside. Melt the chocolate carefully. Pour about 1/3 of the melted chocolate into the bottom of the ice tray. Mix together nut butter and sweetener, if using. Divide the nut butter evenly between ice cube trays and place in the center of each. Cover with remaining chocolate. Freeze completely to harden the chocolate. Turn sideways and pop out. You can store it in the refrigerator or freezer, or at room temperature for several hours. Double the recipe!View nutritional information