Recipe Box (Homeade Peanut Butter Cups)
By Elena Black
Hello fellow Slytherins!
I didn't think my findings could get better! But lo and behold, they have! I think I could die from this recipe.
Not to say it's impossible, mind you; just not likely. I'm still a young witch, after all.
Ahem ... anyway.
Everyone has their favorite type of candy. So, who else likes Peanut Butter Cups? Hm? Because for this month, if you're a fan, then you will most definitely want to keep and save this recipe. I know I'm gonna.
Allow me to present to you, Homemade Peanut Butter Cups!
As tempting as it is to go on and on about how sweet and tempting they look, that's not what you're here for. It's fine; I understand. So let's dive into this tantalizing, delightful recipe! Below is a list of everything you'll need!
Ingredients:
-2 cups of milk chocolate chips
-2 tablespoons of shortening
-1 /2 cup of butter
-1/2 cup of crunchy peanut butter
-1 cup of confectioners' sugar
-2/3 cup of graham cracker crumbs
Cooking Utensils:
-You will need several unused tablespoons & teaspoons
-You will need a saucepan
-You will need (normal and paper) cups
-You will need access to an oven
-You might need an apron (for yourself, of course. This is optional but recommended.)
Directions:
1. In a 1-quart saucepan combine chocolate chips and shortening. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and smooth (3 to 5 minutes).
2. Loosen top paper cup from stack, but leave in stack for greater stability while being coated. With small paint brush, coat inside top cup evenly with about 1 teaspoon melted chocolate to about 1/8-inch thickness, bringing coating almost to top of cup, but not over edge. Repeat until 30 cups are coated; refrigerate cups.
3. In a 2-quart saucepan combine butter or margarine and peanut butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until melted (4 to 6 minutes). Stir in confectioners' sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Press about 1/2 tablespoon filling into each chocolate cup.
4. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon melted chocolate on top of filling; spread to cover. Freeze until firm (about 2 hours) carefully peel off paper cups. Store refrigerated.
And there you have it, the recipe for Homemade Peanut Butter Cups. I hope you all enjoyed this! May your summer and the rest of 2016 be amazing!
Now, excuse moi. I'm gonna go head off and try this recipe for myself~
Until next time,
Elena Black