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WHITE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

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If you’ve never tasted White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups, its time to change that.  This is a fantastic riff on the old milk chocolate standby.  You can make these smaller by using a mini muffin pan, but why would you want to?

White Chocolate Peant Butter cups with colored candy and peanut garnish in a copper cupcake pan

I just ate two giant cookies from yesterday’s all-day baking session.

I fear this is a problem since it’s just 7:00 am and there are at least twelve hours until bedtime.

White Valrhona chocolate, colored candies, peanuts, cupcake liners and peanut butter are ingredients for white chocolate peanut butter cups

The likelihood of healthier food til then is slim to none, since I’ve set the tone for the day so to speak.

Some of you may be rolling your eyes, thinking this girl has a big fat case of denial! Two cookies won’t ruin the whole day!

But I’ve got homemade White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups on the kitchen counter too, you see.

White Chocolate in a medium sized saucepan with orange handle

Right next to those cookies, waiting patiently for me to bite them.

I mean, I’m not really doing my job if I don’t eat a couple of everything, right?

These precious candies are the unicorn of the peanut butter and chocolate genre.

Four white chocolate peanut butter cups with candy and peanut garnishes on a blue plate

Maybe you usually skip right over white chocolate, thinking it’s just not as good.

SO not true.

White Chocolate is a dreamy confection—slightly soft in texture with delicate undertones of vanilla.

And the peanut butter filling is creamy and perfectly sweet, but not too much.

Two white chocolate peanut butter cups with candied and peanut topping served on a blue glass plate

This is a sweet indulgence to enjoy slowly and mindfully, savoring each little nibble.

Fair warning— this is a big piece of candy.

Like a jumbo version of the size you buy in the orange package.

My logic is, if they were small you’d probably eat two anyway, so why not save yourself time? 🙂

Four white chocolate peanut butter cups with candied topping and peanut toppingUse the best quality white chocolate you can get your hands on.

I had Valrhona, but try Callebaut or even Guittard white chocolate chips.

These will look great on a glass candy dish at your next spring gathering!

 

Another chocolate recipe to try: Ice Cream Cake with Peanut Butter Ganache

 

WHITE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

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Ingredients

  • Use a standard size 12 cup muffin/cupcake tin, lined with disposable cupcake papers
  • Makes about 12 cups
  • FOR THE PEANUT BUTTER FILLING
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup plus 2-3 tablespoons confectioners powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon room temperature butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • FOR THE WHITE CHOCOLATE
  • 1 pound 16 ounces good quality white chocolate, chopped into chunks
  • 3 tablespoons honey roasted peanuts chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chocolate covered sunflower seeds or sprinkles

Instructions

  • MAKE THE PEANUT BUTTER FILLING
  • In a medium sized bowl, add the peanut butter and 1/2 cup of the confectioners sugar, as well as the tablespoon of butter and salt, mix with an electric hand blender or stand mixer with paddle attachment until smooth. The mixture should be thick and smooth enough for you to form a small ball in your hands.
  • If it's too sticky, add the additional two to three tablespoons of powdered sugar, adding one tablespoon at a time, beating with the mixer after each addition. Set aside.
  • Note: The step of additional powdered sugar is usually needed when your peanut butter is room temperature and runny. This step will totally depend on the texture of your peanut butter. If you can form a small tacky ball without it, go for it!
  • MELT THE CHOCOLATE
  • Fill a medium saucepan with a couple of inches of water and place on medium heat.
  • Add the white chocolate to a medium-sized heat proof bowl that will fit comfortably in the saucepan, but not touching the water.
  • Let it melt in the bowl on medium low heat, stirring occasionally to combine, until most of the chocolate is melted. Remove from heat and carefully place the bowl of melted chocolate aside, continuing to stir until all the chocolate bits are melted.
  • ASSEMBLE THE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS
  • Using a one tablespoon measuring spoon, put a scant amount (slightly less than a tablespoon) of the melted white chocolate in the bottom of each of the 12 paper-lined cups.
  • Measure a heaping teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture and flatten it gently with your fingers, then place it on the layer of white chocolate.
  • Repeat for all cups.
  • Spoon another tablespoon of the melted white chocolate over the top of each cup, making sure to cover the peanut butter layer.
  • You should get about 12 cups from this, but if there is a little left over, improvise to use up the ingredients, like using an extra paper liner on a small plate.
  • Gently tap the tray flat on the counter to release any air bubbles.
  • Sprinkle a teaspoon of the chopped peanuts or sprinkles if using on top of each cup to decorate.
  • Refrigerate the tray for at least 30 minutes to set the candy, then remove and serve.
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  3. Jenni

    March 29, 2018 at 5:41 pm

    White chocolate definitely doesn't get the love that milk chocolate does! But these cups looks so amazing! What a perfect treat for Spring!
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  4. Denise

    March 30, 2018 at 4:41 am

    Those are so delicate and pretty! I love how you decorated them and the use of white chocolate. I always wondered how they made the peanut butter centers so good. I am a peanut butter addict so this is right up my alley. Great post!
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  5. Stephanie

    March 30, 2018 at 7:16 am

    I've actually never tried white chocolate peanut butter cups....I know I should probably correct that soon. I actually like white chocolate & peanut butter cups so I'm sure I'd love these.
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  6. Kitty

    March 30, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    These peanut butter cups are so pretty! Love the brightly colored sunflower seeds too. Very festive for spring.
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  7. Jordan

    March 31, 2018 at 7:25 am

    I feel like I've been doing it wrong my whole life! How have I never tried white chocolate with peanut butter?! These are adorable... can't wait to try making them.
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  10. Kristina

    April 1, 2018 at 12:39 pm

    I love homemade chocolate cups and this white chocolate version looks delicious! They're so easy to make a great for when your sweet tooth cravings hit.
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  11. Stacey

    April 1, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    These are gorgeous! I love the idea of using white chocolate with the peanut butter, frankly it's hard to go wrong with anything chocolate and peanut butter! I can't wait to give this a try.
    Reply