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Tutorials & Tips Tuesday {6} {Tip: Easy Peanut Butter Cup Recipe}

How to Make an Emergency Reese’s Cup

Hi, my name is Beth and I’m a Chocoholic.  I’ve been happily addicted since the age of three and can remember stealing Baker’s Chocolate from my mom’s cupboard around that age in a failed attempt to get my fix.  Today’s tip is for all my fellow chocoholics out there!  When scarfing down a handful of chocolate chips just won’t do but you’re feeling desperate, try this tip!

Step 1:  Grab your peanut butter, chocolate chips, and a muffin cup.  Make sure your peanut butter is “all natural” so you can console yourself that you’re really eating a “healthy” snack here.

Step 2:  Fill that muffin cup full of chocolate chips.

Step 3:   Microwave for 30 second intervals stirring after each interval.  (Picture below is after two 30 second intervals.) A full muffin cup will take about 1-1 1/2 mins.  Be sure to stir every 30 seconds.  Chocolate burns easily.

Step 4:  Place a blob of peanut butter into the center of your melted chips.

Step 5:  Smooth chocolate from sides over the blob of p.b.

Step 6: Place in freezer for 5 minutes.  (10 if you’re feeling really patient.)

Step 7:  Remove from freezer and peel off the cupcake liner.

Step 8:  Nom nom nom!

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  3. Christie, Describe Happy says

    These look incredible!! I am definetly going to give it a go! Thank you so much from one pb cup lover to another!

  4. Jaimie says

    Oh my gosh, Beth. This might be your best post EVER!!! 🙂 I am so excited; I am going to make these right this minute!!

  5. Beth @ Free Stylin' says

    Seriously? You're a freakin' genius!! I CAN'T wait to make these little cups!! Thanks!!!

  7. Mike & Gina says

    I wish you had never posted this!!! I made a little chocolate/peanutbutter cup 2 minutes after reading your post. Delicious!!!! Dang it!!!! New obsession.

  8. Erin @ Two Story Cottage says

    Okay, Beth I am seriously disturbed now. Because I am the BIGGEST chocolate/peanut butter combo fan there is and I have never made these. PB cubs from Trader Joes are my ultimate must-have but this looks like a good stand by for those times that I am out…. thanks in advance. 🙂

  9. Tiffany @ Iffy Scraps says

    Hi Beth!
    Made some these tonight! Just what my stress ordered! YUMMY!

  10. The Answer Is Chocolate says

    Beth, you are a lifesaver! Must have these in case of emergency!

  11. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    Beth, I just tried this recipe and can I just say sinfully delicious!! Thanks a lot. Is the mantel party going up tonight or tomorrow?

  12. Ella says

    I made these. Mine didn't turn out nearly as pretty as yours. Maybe because I'm using cheap, dollar store liners? Nonetheless, my hubby at 5 of them. So, I guess that's a win, huh? Thanks for the idea.

  13. Jensamom23 says

    Is it wrong to make this for my breakfast this morning….and then hide the evidence? Just askin'.

  14. Madigan at madiganmade says

    Those cups look too easy to make! Yum! Thanks for showing us how to make them (I think?)!

    And thanks for hosting!

  16. {darlene} says

    that was hilarious. your emergency reece's had me laughing!!!!!
    -{darlene}
    fieldstonehilldesign.com

  17. Pudel-design says

    Thank`s for hosing,
    I just found your blog and saw this link party;)
    Love it.
    I linked up your button and now on my way to visit the other projects around here;)
    Please visit my blog too;)

    http://pudel-design.blogspot.com/

    Lovely greetings and big hugs from Germany…

  18. Erin S. says

    Beth–YUM! And so easy. Melting chocolate in the microwave has to be the best use for the microwave ever :).

  19. AliLilly says

    Thanks so much for hosting, Beth! I'm ALMOST ready for the Mantel party!!!! 🙂

  21. Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says

    When I did the post I linked up today, I thought "Good,I can add this to Beth's party." It took me until late afternoon to remember to link…ugh.

  23. Adam says

    brilliant! I totally have the chocolate chips & PB!!! oh I know what we're having for a dessert/snack later tonight 🙂

  25. Courtney @ A Diamond in the Stuff says

    I LOVE this! I often find myself wishing we had some peanut butter cups in the house! This will be a great emergency plan! Thanks for the party!

  27. InMyOwnStyle says

    Hi Beth-

    It is lunch time and I am starving – these PB cups are bringing on chocolate cravings – yummy. They look delicious and easy to whip up when a craving hits. 🙂

    My best- Diane

  28. Vivienne @ the V Spot says

    Will you think less of me if I make these right now and eat them for breakfast? …And then make a few for later and hide them from my kids?

    (Thanks for hosting the party!)

  30. laxsupermom says

    Homemade Peanut Butter Cups! I can see my future, and it involves buying larger pants. Yum! Thanks for sharing and for hosting this party each week.

  32. Leanne says

    Thanks alot for sharing this. Now I am in so much trouble, but at least I won't have to run to the store for my fix.

  33. Jennifer Rodriguez says

    My belly loves you, but my skinny jeans are ever so sad.

    Awesome, yummy tutorial!!

  34. stephaniegiese says

    Those peanut butter cups look dangerous. What a great, easy activity to do with the kids too. We like instant gratification around here. These look like they'd take less time than baking cookies. Maybe we could melt a whole bowl full of chocolate, then pout it into the muffin liners to make several at a time…hmmm
    Anyway, thanks for hosting. I guess we were on the same chocolate wave length this week because I linked up an easy way to make your own chocolate pudding:)

  35. Stephanie says

    Thanks for hosting and the amazing recipe! I can't seem to get my links to work. My first has a linky face (I cant delete it) and every time I try to link anything else I get an error. Am I doing something wrong 🙂 Thanks.
    Stephanie
    Full of Great Ideas

  36. The Amusing Redhead says

    Beth,

    I have really enjoyed digging around on your blog. 🙂
    This post was wonderful, It makes me want to have a microwave again!

    Kari

  37. Lindy says

    I'm gonna have to try these treats! What's not to love? Thanks for the tut and for hosting ~ Lindy

  38. Jen Reed says

    Oh dear. I never should have read this post! Those pb-choco cups are going to be dangerous!

  39. Cheryl says

    Those look awesome!!! I just linked up a recipe, but for some reason, it wouldn't let me include a pic. Is there a way I can re-link up?
    ~cheryl

  41. Christina says

    I don't know why my "welcome hanger" picture isn't showing up…but showing a big ugly X instead…sorry 🙁 I can't delete it either!!

    BUT those PB cups look AMAZING! They don't have any calories either, right?! 😉

  42. La says

    My name is La and I am a chocoholic, too. Don't bother to call Dr. Drew because I am not ready to give up my addiction.

    Patience…hmmm…not my strong suit. I usually mix the melted chips and PB and eat it melted. :o) I will try this method next time I need a fix…which may be as soon as get home from work.

    Have a great day, Beth!

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