chocolate peanut butter cups

How To Make chocolate peanut butter cups

• 1

  Combine over hot, not boiling, water, the milk chocolate chips and vegetable shortening.
• 2

  Stir until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
• 3

  Remove from the heat but keep over the hot water.
• 4

  Coat the inside of the candy cups by using 1 teaspoon of the chocolate mixture for each cup.
• 5

  Place the candy cups in the palm of your hand and rotate gently, using a narrow rubber spatula to push the chocolate up the sides of the cup.
• 6

  Chill.
• 7

  PEANUT BUTTER FILLING: In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, confectioners\' sugar and butter, mixing until well blended.
• 8

  Using slightly rounded teaspoonfuls, shape the peanut butter filling into balls.
• 9

  Place 1 ball in each chilled cup and press lightly with your fingers to flatten.
• 10

  Spoon 1 level teaspoon of the reserved chocolate mixture on top and smooth over to seal.
• 11

  Chill until firm, about 45 minutes.
• 12

  Store in airtight container in the refrigerator.
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