Description
Chocolate Peanut Butter Grad Cups are layered, bite-sized treats that combine creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and festive graduation toppers. These no-bake dessert cups are perfect for party trays or individual servings at a celebration table. Keywords: chocolate peanut butter cups, no-bake grad desserts, mini graduation treats, peanut butter cups, party sweets
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or shortening (optional, for smoother chocolate)
- Mini cupcake liners or silicone molds
- Graduation-themed candy toppers or printable picks
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin tin with cupcake liners or prep silicone molds.
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop 1–2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture into each liner and flatten.
- Freeze for 15–20 minutes to set.
- Meanwhile, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon melted chocolate over each peanut butter layer, smoothing the tops.
- Chill until chocolate is firm (about 20–30 minutes).
- Decorate with graduation-themed toppers before serving.
Notes
- Use silicone molds for a cleaner release.
- These can be made several days in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a crunchier twist, mix in crushed graham crackers or crispy rice cereal into the peanut butter layer.
Nutrition
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
