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Perfect Graduation Hat Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

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These easy homemade chocolate peanut butter cups shaped like graduation hats are quick to make and perfect for celebrations, combining a rich chocolate shell with a creamy peanut butter filling.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces (280 grams) semisweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup (250 grams) natural peanut butter, creamy or chunky
  • 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Mini cupcake liners
  • Optional decorations: edible gold glitter, tiny fondant tassels, colored icing pens

Instructions

  1. Line your mini muffin tin with cupcake liners and set it on a flat surface.
  2. Melt 8 ounces (225 grams) of chocolate chips gently using a double boiler or microwave, stirring frequently.
  3. Spoon about 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of melted chocolate into each liner, tilting the tin to spread the chocolate evenly across the bottom and slightly up the sides. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to set.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add 1 teaspoon (5 ml) milk if mixture is too stiff.
  5. Scoop about 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of peanut butter mixture into each liner, pressing down slightly to flatten the top.
  6. Melt the remaining 2 ounces (55 grams) of chocolate chips and spoon over the peanut butter layer, fully covering it. Tap the tray gently to smooth the chocolate and remove air bubbles.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until the chocolate is firm and cups hold their shape.
  8. Carefully remove liners and decorate with edible gold glitter, fondant tassels, or icing pens as desired.

Notes

Melt chocolate gently and stir often to avoid seizing. Chill between layers to keep peanut butter center distinct. Use coconut oil to thin chocolate if too thick. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free chocolate chips. Store in airtight container in fridge up to one week or freeze with parchment paper between layers.

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