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IngredientsNumber of servings: Makes 12
- 1 milk or dark chocolate candy bar (7 ounces), broken into pieces
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1
Line the cups in a miniature muffin pan with paper or foil baking cups.
- 2
In a heavy saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl following the manufacturers directions, combine the chocolate, butter, and shortening. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
- 3
In a second heavy saucepan over low heat or in a microwave-safe bowl following the manufacturers directions, heat the peanut butter until it has melted.
- 4
Pour 1 tablespoon of the chocolate into each of the prepared cups. Drop 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto the chocolate in each cup. Pour the remaining chocolate, divided equally, into the cups, covering the peanut butter.
- 5
Place the muffin pan in the refrigerator until the cups are set, about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
