Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

My husband and I both love chocolate and peanut butter.  We both love Reese's peanut butter cups.  So I jumped on the chance to make my own.  I liked that the centers were so creamy.  The chocolate was perfect not too sweet and not too dark.  These are perfect for holiday gift giving.  I hope you love them too!
 
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Yield: 3 dozen
Prep Time: 15 minutes plus chilling

Ingredients:

1 c. creamy peanut butter, divided
4½ t. butter, softened
½ c. confectioners' sugar
½ t. salt
2 c. semisweet chocolate chips
4 milk chocolate candy bars (1.55 oz. Each), coarsely chopped
Colored sprinkles, optional
Directions: In a small bowl, combine ½ c. peanut butter, butter, confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth; set aside.  In a small microwaveable bowl, melt the chocolate chips, candy bars and remaining peanut butter; stir until smooth.  Drop teaspoonfuls of chocolate mixture into paper-lined miniature muffin cups.  (You could also use a candy mold if you have one.  Top each with a scant teaspoonful of peanut butter mixture; top with another teaspoonful of chocolate mixture. Decorate with sprinkles if desired.  Refrigerate until set.  Store in an airtight container. 


(This recipe and photo are originally from Taste of Home)