HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS
Source of Recipe
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List of Ingredients
1 (11 1/2 - 12 oz.) bag semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
2 tbsp. shortening
2-3 doz. 1 or 1 1/2 inch paper cups
3/4 c. creamy peanut butter
3/4 c. sifted powdered sugar
1 tbsp. melted butter
Recipe
Chocolate cups: Combine over hot (not boiling) water, chocolate
chips and shortening. Stir until mixture is melted and smooth. Remove
from heat but leave over hot water. Coat the inside of each cup using
approximately 1 teaspoon of chocolate. Place cups in palm of hand,
rotating gently while pushing chocolate up sides with a spoon or small rubber
spatula. Chill 15 to 20 minutes or until firm.
Peanut Butter Filling: In small bowl, combine filling ingredients
and mix until well blended. Shape into small balls and place in chill
cups. Press ball down slightly to fill in spaces. Spoon enough of the
remaining chocolate over the top to seal edges. Ch ill about 45 minutes.
Store in refrigerator for best results.
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