Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
Special equipment needed:
- Muffin tin
- Cupcake liners
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until well combined.
2. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
3. Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between each interval, until fully melted.
4. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each cupcake liner, spreading it up the sides of the liner.
5. Spoon a tablespoon of the peanut butter and pumpkin mixture into each cupcake liner, on top of the chocolate layer.
6. Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter and pumpkin mixture, making sure to cover it completely.
7. Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate has hardened.
8. Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin tin and enjoy!
Time:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
5. Temperature:
Melt chocolate chips in the microwave on high heat.
Serving size:
Makes 12 peanut butter cups.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 250
Fat: 17g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Protein: 6g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Almond butter can be used instead of peanut butter.
- Dark chocolate chips can be used instead of milk chocolate chips.
- Canned sweet potato puree can be used instead of pumpkin puree.
Variations:
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the peanut butter mixture for added texture.
- Use white chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a different flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Use a cookie scoop to easily portion out the peanut butter mixture.
- If the chocolate is too thick, add a small amount of vegetable oil to thin it out.
Storage instructions:
Store the peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Reheating instructions:
Peanut butter cups do not need to be reheated.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the peanut butter cups on a platter with a dusting of powdered sugar.
Garnishes:
Garnish with a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice or chopped nuts.
Pairings:
Serve with a glass of milk or hot cocoa.
Suggested side dishes:
Serve with a side of fresh fruit or a salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the peanut butter mixture is too soft, add more powdered sugar.
- If the chocolate does not harden, place the muffin tin in the freezer for a few minutes.
Food safety advice:
Store the peanut butter cups in the refrigerator to prevent spoilage.
Food history:
Peanut butter cups were invented in the 1920s by H.B. Reese, a former dairy farmer.
Flavor profiles:
The peanut butter cups have a sweet and nutty flavor with a hint of pumpkin spice.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the peanut butter cups as a dessert or snack.
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Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Nutty, Spicy, Pumpkin, Pumpkin-Flavored