Honey, Chocolate And Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cups
So easy to make, quick, light and very delicious, these homemade honey, chocolate and cinnamon raisin peanut butter cups are my new favorite candy! Ready in just 45 minutes.
Honey, Chocolate and Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cups
Hey guys! It feels nice to know it is Thursday!
That means the weekend is even closer than we can imagine! I’m excited, since I’ve been feeling tired this week, well I did get a lot of stuff done, but I think it is just the weather!
Not being able to spend time outside, besides walking the dog for 10 minutes, (I have a lazy dog!) makes me tired! It is almost the end of February, so I’m hoping that in a month the weather starts to warm up at least a little!
But, I’ll stop complaining, because I’m very excited to share this very easy, very tasty candy recipe.
Peanut Butter Cups
I can tell you Reese’s peanut butter cups are my favorite candy, I guess after Snickers Bites! I’ve been skipping on buying a lot of chocolate candy, because I constantly make cookies and desserts and these additional calories are something I just have to pass on…
Too bad, because after getting samples from Peanut Butter & Co., I knew I was making peanut butter cups. It only took me 45 minutes (even less) to make these cuties!
Peanut Butter Cups
There are numerous recipes for Reese’s peanut butter cups, but I decided to go easy on these and use just under 5 ingredients! Technically 6 ingredients, since I used 2 different kinds of peanut butter – dark chocolate, honey and cinnamon raisin. These peanut butters are sweetened with evaporated cane juice and have no additional trans fat.
For the chocolate shells – as much as I like dark chocolate, I used semi-sweet chocolate morsels. I’ve been getting Costco’s Kirkland brand, which is 51 % cacao and taste a little more bitter than most of the other semi-sweet morsels from other brands. I don’t always use them for baking, but they work great for candy like these peanut butter cups and also for chocolate covered strawberries. Make sure you add some vegetable shortening for a glossier look.
Honey, Chocolate and Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cups
I decided to fill the cups with peanut butter only, no additional butter, sugar or flour added to the filling. But that’s because I had different flavors of peanut butter to use, which were also sweet.
So this recipe might not be good if you only use regular plain peanut butter.
Honey, Chocolate and Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cups
These cups lasted for about 3 days in my house and I stored them at room temperature in an air tight container. Because I did not mix the peanut butter with regular butter (to lake it creamier and help it stay soft inside), I believe that after more than 3-4 days, the peanut butter filling might start to harden a little.
All three flavors turned amazing! Being able to control what goes in these peanut butter cups, made me confident to eat more then 5 at a time 🙂
Peanut Butter Cups
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Honey, Chocolate And Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp vegetable shortening
- 1/2 cup honey peanut butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate peanut butter
- 1/2 cup cinnamon raisin peanut butter
- 3 Tbsp chopped peanuts — (optional)
Instructions
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Line a mini muffin tin with candy cups.
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Melt chocolate over double boiler. (Alternatively melt chocolate in the microwave). Stir in shortening.
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Fill each cup with about 1 1/2 tsp melted chocolate, then tap the pan, so chocolate flattens out. Refrigerate for 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile fill 3 piping bags with each one of the peanut butters. (you can use zip lock bags instead, just cut the corner).
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Pine about 1 tsp peanut butter in the center of each cup, then top with 2 tsp melted chocolate.
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Top with chopped peanuts. refrigerate for 10-15 more minutes.
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Store in an air tight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Recipe Notes
If you don't have all 3 flavors I used, you can just use 1 1/2 cup plain peanut butter, but the candy will not be as sweet.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 215, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 1mg, Sodium: 76mg, Potassium: 220mg, Carbohydrates: 13g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 5g, Vitamin A: 10%, Calcium: 20%, Iron: 1.5%
Mira, chocolate + peanut butter is my ultimate fave combo! and wow! LOVE this spin on peanut butter cups! love that you used 3 kinds of peanut butter! and I love peanut butter & co!!!
Glad you like these Alice!
I’m so addicted to Reese’s peanut butter cups, Mira! I am so excited to try these out! I had no idea how easy it was to make your own. They sound mouthwatering! Gorgeous pictures!
Thanks Gayle!!!
I have something very similar to this scheduled to go out tomorrow! It is extremely simple to make your own peanut butter cups and you know what’s going in them. These look divine! I’ve never tried Peanut Butter & Co. before but I see everyone talking about it. Looks like I’m going to have to find some!
Thanks Jen!
I loooove those peanut butters! These cups look totally divine, pinning 🙂
Thanks for pinning Medha!
These peanut butter cups are so adorable, Mira! Chocolate and peanut butter is such an amazing combo and I love that you used three of the Peanut Butter & Co. to fill them. They sound so delicious!!
Thanks Kelly!
Your photography is just stunning, Mira! Loving the structure of the pictures. And these cups sound beyond delicious 🙂
Thanks Sarah!
Love these! I reallly have to find some of these exotic peanut butters you have! The little peanuts on the top are a nice touch. Pinned!
Thanks Rachelle!
Wow.. these are so delicious. I pinned so I will definitely make them. My children will love them.
I’ve been wanting to try to make my own Peanut Butter cups for a while now but never go to it. You inspired me to do it! Pinning!
YES to all things peanut butter and all things peanut butter cup! And I love that this has cinnamon raisin flavors too. That’s awesome!
These look like Reeses peanut butter cups to me and I love them! You have very neat hand in cooking, Mira! Perfect! pinned
Thanks Savita!
I’ve been feeling the same way Mira. It has to be the weather. Today we have about 6 more inches of new snow thanks to the lake effect snow that started last night. Will it ever end?!
Funny, I’ve been meaning to make a peanut butter cup recipe, I’ve just been too busy. These look amazing! You’ve inspired me to actually make them. Thank you!
I definitely think the weather has a way of making you feel drowsier than usual. I don’t think I’ve seen the sun in 4 days! These peanut butter cups are like nothing I’ve ever seen. They are sure to bring some sunshine into anyone’s life! Pinned!
Thanks for pinning Justine! There was just a little sunshine out today, so I’m happy!
Oh Mira… I’m in love! I’m not a big sweets person, but I LOVE peanut butter cups and Snickers – my two favorite candies! Your recipe is as if the two of them had a baby! I love how you’ve flavored these too, such great flavor profiles.
I’m with you on both chocolate and peanut butter Kathleen 🙂
Those are gorgeous Mira! I love how you combined 3 flavors of PB! Gorgeous pictures, love them!
Thanks Manali!
These candies look so delicious! I am a glutton for anything that resembles reeses! I am sure that these taste even better! 🙂
thanks Rennee!
mouth. is. watering! These look to me like the perfect snack…
Thanks Marissa!
Haha, funny, I have peanut butter cups coming up soon too, just made them this week! Different flavour though! I love those different flavours you used, those would be delicious. One of my favourite candies!
thanks Stacey!
These chocolate cups look sensational to me! Love the addition of the peanut butter filling. Perfect snack, brunch, or I can just have them anytime. Super YUM! 🙂
Wow. You know how much I love the PB and chocolate, Mira! I’m just mad that it took me three days to see these guys. They look amazing!