Salted Caramel Peanut Cups (Printable)

Rich chocolate cups with creamy peanut butter and salted caramel, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.

# What You Need:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 10 oz semisweet or milk chocolate, chopped or chips
02 - 2 tablespoons coconut oil or unsalted butter

→ Peanut Butter Filling

03 - 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Salted Caramel

07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
10 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Topping

11 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

# How-To Steps:

01 - Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
02 - Melt chocolate and coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, or microwave in 30-second bursts until smooth.
03 - Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon melted chocolate into each liner, tilting to coat the bottom. Chill in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
04 - In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide into 12 portions and flatten into small discs.
05 - In a saucepan over medium heat, melt sugar until golden, swirling occasionally without stirring. Add butter and stir until melted. Slowly add cream, whisking until smooth. Stir in fine sea salt and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
06 - Place a peanut butter disc onto each chilled chocolate base. Top each with approximately 1 teaspoon cooled caramel.
07 - Cover each cup with remaining melted chocolate, smoothing the tops to seal.
08 - Sprinkle flaky sea salt over each chocolate-covered cup.
09 - Chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until completely set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect sweet and salty balance with gooey caramel and flaky sea salt
  • Homemade quality that rivals any gourmet confection
  • Customizable with different nut butters or chocolate varieties
  • Makes a beautiful gift when packaged in decorative boxes
  • Stores well in the refrigerator for up to a week
02 -
  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor and smoothest texture
  • Allow each layer to fully set before adding the next to prevent mixing
  • Don't skip the sea salt topping—it's essential for the sweet-salty balance
  • Reheat leftover melted chocolate gently if it hardens during assembly
  • Make caramel ahead and store in the fridge, then gently rewarm before using
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