Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites

If you love peanut butter and chocolate together (like I do!), you have to try these Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites. They’re fudgy, gooey, and have a sweet surprise in the middle a whole peanut butter cup! These little bites are perfect for sharing with friends, serving at parties, or sneaking a treat for yourself.

Let’s get baking!

Method

Preheating the Oven

The first step is to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This is important so the oven is hot and ready by the time your brownie batter is prepped. While it’s heating, go ahead and prepare your muffin tin. You can either grease each cup with a bit of oil or use paper muffin liners. This recipe makes exactly 12 brownie bites, so a 12-count muffin tin is perfect!

Melting the Coconut Oil and Chocolate

Next, grab a microwave-safe bowl and add the coconut oil and chocolate chips (I used hukitchen gems for a cleaner option). Microwave the mixture in short bursts of 15–20 seconds at a time, stirring well between each burst. You want the chocolate and oil to melt together smoothly without burning. Once melted and glossy, remove it from the microwave and give it a good stir.

Mixing in the Sugar

Now it’s time to stir in the sugar. I used coconut sugar, but you can use regular granulated sugar too. Mix it into the warm chocolate mixture until fully blended. The sugar will start to dissolve slightly from the heat, which helps everything come together nicely.

Whisking the Eggs

In a separate large mixing bowl, crack in your two eggs. Whisk them well until they’re fluffy and blended. Then slowly pour your chocolate-sugar mixture into the eggs while whisking to keep the eggs from cooking. This creates a rich, smooth base for your brownie batter.

Adding the Dry Ingredients

Now it’s time to mix in the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder. I used bobsredmill gluten-free flour, but regular all purpose flour works too. Add all three dry ingredients to your chocolate-egg mixture and gently stir everything together. Be careful not to overmix just stir until all the ingredients are combined. Overmixing can make your brownies too dense instead of fudgy.

Filling the Muffin Tin and Adding the Peanut Butter Cups

Now the fun part! Scoop the brownie batter into your prepared muffin tin. Each cup should be about halfway full. Then, take a peanut butter cup and press it gently into the center of each portion of batter. It’s okay if a little bit sticks out. After placing all the peanut butter cups, use a spoon to cover them with a little more brownie batter. This helps seal the surprise inside!

Baking the Brownie Bites

Place your muffin tin in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. While baking, the brownies will puff up and become shiny on top. Once done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes in the pan before taking them out. This helps them set and keeps them from falling apart when you lift them out.

Necessary Tools

• Muffin tin (12-count)
• Mixing bowls (one large, one medium)
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Spoon or spatula
• Whisk
• Measuring cups & spoons

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Add a drizzle of melted chocolate or peanut butter on top.
• Perfect with a glass of cold milk or a cozy cup of hot cocoa.
• These make amazing party treats just stick a toothpick in each for easy serving!

Fun Fact

Did you know the peanut butter cup was invented in the 1920s by a man named H.B. Reese? He used to work for Hershey’s and started making his own candy in his basement!

Conclusion

These Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Bites are a dream come true for chocolate and peanut butter lovers. They’re super easy to make, and even more fun to eat! Whether you’re baking for a birthday, a family gathering, or just because this recipe is always a hit.