While I love baking, if I had to choose one sweet treat specialty, it would most likely be homemade candy. I absolutely love making it. From sticky marshmallows to melt in your mouth fudge to irresistible candy bars, the varieties and possibilities are endless. There is a candy to fit every need and whim, every craving and desire.
Candies are also lighter than many other treats. Don’t get me wrong, if I give in to my desire to face plant into the whole pan of marshmallows, candy isn’t very light! But as long as I stick to portion control, a piece of candy is the perfect mid-day snack or ending to dinner when I don’t want a heavy piece of cake or pie. I mean we all have room for one tiny piece of fudge, right?
Most candy is also a fun no bake treat. While some require boiling hot syrup, a lot are really simple to make. Spending a whole day in the kitchen whipping up a layer cake can be loads of fun, but sometimes I don’t have the time to do that. In just a few minutes, I often whip up candy. Plus, I imagine many would be a lot of fun for kids to make.
Fitting with this Sunday Supper’s theme of Gifts from the Kitchen, candy is also the perfect present. When packaged up in pretty cellophane bags and ribbons, anyone would be happy to tear into some homemade candy. It also lasts longer than most treats. Nearly all of the candies I make have a shelf life of at least a week.
Homemade Carob Peanut Butter Cups are just the treat to give your friends and family this holiday season. They are the perfect ending to any meal, are no bake, and are crazy fun to make. If you aren’t allergic to chocolate, feel free to use bittersweet, semisweet, or milk chocolate, or even a combination of them.
The snap of the carob is the perfect foil to the creamy peanut butter filling. These aren’t exactly the same as a Reese’s, but they come pretty close and will hit the spot when a candy craving strikes. In fact, you better make extra because you won’t be able to resist these peanut butter cups!
Carob Peanut Butter Cups #SundaySupper
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 peanut butter cups 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cups carob chips, divided
- 1 cup peanut butter chips, divided
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (I used Skippy Natural)
- 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners. In a small microwave safe bowl, place 1 cup carob chips and ½ cup peanut butter chips. Microwave on high in 30 second increments, stirring in between to promote melting, until fully melted. Place dollops of the mixture in each paper liner, using all of the carob mixture. Spread out to cover the entire base of the paper liner. Refrigerate for about 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, stir together peanut butter, brown sugar and confectioners’ sugar until fully combined.
- Once the carob base has chilled, divide the peanut butter mixture equally among the muffin tins, covering the carob base completely.
- In the same small microwave safe bowl as before, melt the remainder of the carob and peanut butter chips, microwaving on high in 30 second increments, stirring in between.
- Cover the peanut butter layer completely with the melted carob mixture. Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.
- Peanut butter cups may be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one week, or frozen, wrapped in parchment and foil, for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature about an hour.
Notes
Additional chilling time is necessary
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
Don’t forget to check out the other Sunday Supper dishes!
Beverages:
- Cold Brew Coffee Concentrate by Supper for a Steal
- Cranberry Infused Vodka by The Redhead Baker
- Cranberry Pomegrante Vodka by Recipes, Food and Cooking
- Creamy Coconut Liqueur by Manu’s Menu
- German Egg Liqueur (Eierlikör) by Magnolia Days
- Holiday Sangria Surprise by Momma’s Meals
- Homemade Kahlua by Country Girl in the Village
- Homemade Organic Lavender Honey by An Appealing Plan
Bread:
- Homemade Pumpernickel Bread by The Foodie Army Wife
- Pumpkin Beer Bread Gift Basket by The Girl in The Little Red Kitchen
Appetizers and Snacks:
- Boozy Olives by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Cookie Butter Puppy Chow by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
- Reindeer Snack Mix by MealDiva
Condiments and Sauces:
- Butterscotch Sauce {Low Carb} by Nosh My Way
- Cranberry Hatch Chile Salsa by The Texan New Yorker
- Ginger Jam by What Smells So Good?
- Lemon Ginger Marmalade by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Microwave Caramel Sauce by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Slow Cooker Apple Butter by Shockingly Delicious
- Sweet-Hot Red Pepper Jam by Delaware Girl Eats
Savory and Sweet Mixes:
- Creole Jambalaya Mix by Nik Snacks
- Gingerbread Hot Chocolate Mix by Feed Me, Seymour
- Homemade Brownie Mix in a Jar by The Perfect Brownie
- Homemade Sazon Seasoning by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Skinny Mocha Latte Mix by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Desserts and Sweets:
- Assorted Macaroons by Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Bacon & Mixed Nuts Caramel Corn by Brunch with Joy
- Brandy Truffles by Food Lust People Love
- Carob Peanut Butter Cups by Pies and Plots
- Chocolate Cranberry Nut Candy by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Cinnamon Candied Pecans by Noshing With The Nolands
- Coconut Oil White Chocolate + Chocolate Chip Cookies by Wallflour Girl
- Ho Ho Oreo Bark by Seduction in the Kitchen
- Homemade Marshmallows by Curious Cuisiniere
- Maple Chocolates by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Matcha Green Tea Holiday Wreath Cookies by NinjaBaker
- White Chocolate Lollipops by The Life and Loves of Grumpy’s Honeybunch
- White Christmas Fudge by Rhubarb and Honey
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Yes, I think I won’t be able to resist these peanut butter cups! 😀 They look amazing! 🙂
Thanks, Michela, and thanks for visiting 🙂
Now that is the right ratio of peanut butter to chocolate (or carob) in those cups. Awesome.
I make peanut butter cups every year. They are a must hubby says!! These look so good!!
Ohhh does this sound yummy!!!
Oh, boy, I can easily pass up a pb sandwich, but candy is another story. These look irresistible!
These look beyond delicious! I need some of these right now.
Picture perfect! What a fun gift to give.
I am so drooling right now! This looks amazing!
Tee hee, Laura. You’re right! Who doesn’t have room for a tiny bite of candy? Especially when it’s a dynamic duo of carob and pb =)
Always room for candy!!
PERFECT! PB cups are the best and so glad that you were able to make a carob version!
These look like they are to die for! I have a few friends who only use carob so I will happily share your yummy recipe with them! Yum!
I don’t hear about many people who use carob. It is a great ingredient!
I’m actually very bad at candy making – I love baking, though – these look like a must try!
This is easy candy making – you’ll be great at it!
Peanut butter cups are one of my faves! these look delicious….
Fabulous! Peanut Butter cups are right there on the top of my fav list.
I do love my no-bake treats, Laura! I’ve been hankering for Reese’s lately so I know where I’ll be using my next jar of peanut butter. Happy holidays, gal!
Happy holidays to you too, Ala!
drooling over here!! i love peanut butter cups! 😀
I love that you use carob. It is really a great ingredient but unfortunately I can’ t find it easily.
I adore the combination carob with peanut butter.
Kisses
I have a hard time finding it too, but it is worth searching for.
Good idea to use carob – must try it
I can’t see or think of anything else besides this wonderful peanut butter cup. I have to make this.
These wouldn’t last one day at my house!
With all the time I spend in the kitchen can you believe I’ve never made peanut butter cups?! These look delicious and would make a wonderful gift for the holidays! 🙂
These are so easy to make too! You have to give them a try, Tina 🙂
Your pictures are so gorgeous! I would have trouble not face-planting into a whole batch of these…
I made a DIY Reese’s peanut butter cup for #SS a year ago, they were so much fun! And tasted so amazing, too, of course. I think candy is one category of food where homemade REALLY puts store-bought to shame. The difference is incredible.
Yes, these are so much fun to make and definitely taste way better than store bought. Thanks, Julie!!