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Pumpkin Peanut butter cups
These homemade pumpkin-shaped peanut butter cups are the ultimate fall treat. They’re creamy, chocolatey, and festive enough for Halloween, Thanksgiving, or just cozy October nights at home. Shaped like little pumpkins, they bring together the classic pairing of peanut butter and chocolate — but with a fun seasonal twist.
Table of Contents
- Why This Recipe Is Amazing
- Tips for Success
- Ingredients
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- Tools You’ll Need
- FAQ
- Ideas for Using Peanut Butter
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Recipe Card
- Comment Box
- Related Recipes
Why This Recipe Is Amazing
When you walk down the candy aisle, you’ll find plenty of peanut butter cups — but most of them are filled with chemicals, preservatives, and artificial flavors that you really don’t need. These homemade pumpkin-shaped peanut butter cups are proof that the best treats can be made at home with just a few simple ingredients.
Not only are they festive and fun to make, but they taste every bit as good as the store-bought version (some might say even better). The peanut butter filling comes together with powdered sugar, honey, and a splash of vanilla to create a rich, creamy dough that melts in your mouth. The honey gives a touch of natural sweetness while also keeping the dough soft enough to cut into pumpkin shapes without freezing solid.
The chocolate shell is smooth, shiny, and perfectly balanced — and with a little coconut oil, it hardens beautifully while still being easy to bite into. These cups are a family-friendly recipe that kids will love helping with, and they’re guaranteed to disappear quickly once they hit the table.
If you enjoy seasonal recipes, you’ll also love my Pumpkin Bundt Cake and Pumpkin Sourdough Bread — two other cozy fall favorites that pair perfectly with these peanut butter cups.
Tips for Success
- Freeze the peanut butter mixture long enough to hold its shape, but not so long that it becomes too hard to cut.
- If the dough softens while cutting, pop it back in the freezer for 5–10 minutes.
- Use a quality pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter (Hobby Lobby usually has them during fall).
- Store the finished cups in the refrigerator so they stay fresh and firm.
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, helps chocolate harden)
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Tools You’ll Need
- Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
FAQ
Can I use natural peanut butter?
Yes, but it may be a little softer. If needed, add extra powdered sugar to help firm it up.
Do I need the coconut oil?
It’s optional, but recommended. It helps the chocolate set up with a smooth, glossy finish.
How long do these last?
Stored in the fridge, they’ll stay fresh for about a week.
Can I freeze them?
Yes! Keep them in an airtight container in the freezer, then thaw in the fridge before serving.
Ideas for Using Peanut Butter
- Blend into smoothies for extra protein
- Spread on toast with bananas or honey
- Swirl into brownies for a decadent dessert
- Stir into oatmeal for a cozy breakfast
- Use in no-bake energy bites for snacks
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.
- Press the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using your hands (it sticks to utensils).
- Freeze for 20 minutes to 1 hour. The longer it chills, the easier it is to cut.
- If the dough softens while cutting, place it back in the freezer for 5–10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time, stirring until smooth.
- Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut the peanut butter dough into pumpkins.
- Dip each pumpkin into melted chocolate, coating completely.
- Place dipped pumpkins on a clean parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until chocolate sets. Keep stored in the fridge.
Homemade Pumpkin-Shaped Peanut Butter Cups
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Ingredients
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbs honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips
1 tbs coconut oil
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, honey, and vanilla until a thick dough forms.
- Press the dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet using your hands (it sticks to utensils).
- Freeze for 20 minutes to 1 hour. The longer it chills, the easier it is to cut.
- If the dough softens while cutting, place it back in the freezer for 5–10 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl, 30 seconds at a time, stirring until smooth.
- Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut the peanut butter dough into pumpkins.
- Dip each pumpkin into melted chocolate, coating completely.
- Place dipped pumpkins on a clean parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate until chocolate sets. Keep stored in the fridge.
Comment Box
Have you tried making these? 🎃🍫 Leave a comment below and let me know how your pumpkin-shaped peanut butter cups turned out!
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