No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups with Sea Salt

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Decadent, easy-to-make chocolate cups filled with creamy peanut butter and a sprinkle of sea salt. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers semi-sweet chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 90 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 12 American cuisine 90 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners. Place 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips in each liner. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir until smooth. Spread chocolate evenly in each liner.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  3. Step 3: Spoon 1 tablespoon of peanut butter mixture into each liner on top of the chocolate. Use a spoon to smooth the surface.
  4. Step 4: Refrigerate for 1 hour until firm. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt and chopped peanuts (if using) before serving.

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