Okay, I’ll admit it. My kids are hooked on treats. I have no idea where they get it from (definitely not from me…..!) but they are in love with the sweet stuff. They ask for it after every meal, and usually in between….and I’m pretty sure they would eat candy for breakfast if I let them. Certainly it has nothing to do with the fact that I bribe Nora to sit in the cart by giving her suckers (?)
Anyway…. it was no surprise when Greta asked for a treat after lunch the other day….or when she pulled out her Halloween bag (yes, we still have Halloween candy)….and pulled out the remaining few pieces to choose from. What was a surprise was the fact that she had a white chocolate Kit Kat sitting there, uneaten, this late in the game! (By this point, I have long since given up on raiding their Halloween candy since I assume all the good stuff has been claimed…)
What was even more of a surprise was the look of disgust on Greta’s face when I pointed it out to her and told her she should try it…..like “WHY WOULD I WANT TO TRY THAT WHEN I COULD HAVE THIS KRABBY PATTY INSTEAD!??” Well, Greta…..let me tell you why. Because white chocolate is divine.
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups – A white chocolate lovers heaven!
Chocolate covered pretzels? Eh. White chocolate covered pretzels? Divine. Regular M&M’s? Okay. White Chocolate M&M’s? Divine! Chocolate peanut butter cups? Good. White chocolate peanut butter cups? You get the point. These babies are divine.
Now, some you die-hard chocolate lovers might disagree. Clearly my sugar-loving kids do! But that’s okay….it just means more for me!
I’ll consider it my pre-Easter Easter treat.
What about you? What’s your favorite Easter treat??
White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
- 2 c. peanut butter I used crunchy
- 1/2 c. 1 stick melted butter
- 2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1 bag 12 oz white chocolate M&M's
- 1 bag 12 oz white chocolate chips (pick up 2 bags if you really love white chocolate)
- 64 small cupcake liners & mini muffin pan
Instructions
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Prepare mini muffin pans with liners (makes 64).
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Mix peanut butter, butter, sugars & vanilla until well blended.
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Crush 3/4 c. white chocolate M&M's (I used a food processor) and fold them into peanut butter mixture.
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Press 1 Tbsp. mixture into each muffin cup.
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Melt chocolate chips (half at a time) and top each cup with 1 tsp. white chocolate and one of the remaining M&M's.
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Chill until firm. Store in refrigerator or freezer.
Looking for another tempting Easter treat? Check out my Malted Milk Fudge!
For more great Easter treats, you should try these from some of my blogging friends!
Easter Egg Cookie Dough Truffles – Wine and Glue
Lisa Longley says
Yummy!!!! I have been dreaming about these since being at your house. You jerk. 🙂
Cathy Trochelman says
Ha! I have about a million of them….happy to share 🙂
Betty Daniels says
These do look delicious. I’d be willing to try them. As a rule, white chocolate isn’t my favorite. I usually give it to you.
Cathy Trochelman says
You do usually give it to me….which I appreciate! But you will have to try these – the peanut butter might make you love the white chocolate 🙂
Chel C says
Wow and yum! Will certainly be giving these a go, and it looks as though from Lisa’s comment above that they are a winner! Take care. Chel
Cathy Trochelman says
This is definitely a winning recipe….and really easy, too! I hope you give them a try, Chel!
Resa @ PitcherAndPlate.com says
These are just so cute! Love the pastels and what a winning flavor combo! Silly me – I didn’t even know there was such thing as white chocolate M&M’s – where have I been? I must find those! Thanks so much for sharing.
Resa ~ Pitcher and Plate
Cathy Trochelman says
Yes!! White chocolate M&M’s are so delicious….but kind of hard to find. I got mine at Target (our grocery store doesn’t carry them).
Teresa Moody says
These look like something to add to my baking list!
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Cathy Trochelman says
You should!! They take no time at all and will last forever 🙂 Thanks for stopping by, Teresa!
Alexis AKA MOM says
OH YUMMY! I so want to take a bite!
Lisa@hooplapalooza says
oh i’m gonna have to make these and eat them all myself! 🙂
Anu@My Dream Canvas says
I am visiting you via The Dedicated House. These look delicious. It would be wonderful to see you at My Dream Canvas. I am hosting a Giveaway, so please join in if you like what you see:) Have a wonderful week ahead.
Jessica @ Barefoot by the Sea says
These looks so good – I would love to have one (or a dozen). My hubby loves peanut butter anything so these would be a special Easter treat!
Foster says
These are too pretty to eat. Although I might just have to try!
Heather says
Oh goodness! These look amazing! I am not a huge chocolate person, but white chocolate, sign me up! I would love for you to share this at what i am eating http://www.townsend-house.com/2013/03/what-i-am-eating_22.html
Marilyn Clark says
MMMMM
Christi says
Yum, what a perfect combo, PB and white chocolate! Can’t wait to try!
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above says
These look delicious.
Debi
Elise says
These look absolutely delicious!
Kelly says
These looks SO delicious, but they’re also SUPER cute! Thanks for linking this up to Monday Funday!
Kelly @ View ALong the Way
http://www.viewalongtheway.com
Cynthia Landrie says
I think these could easily become my favorite Easter treat!
Thank you for linking up to the In and Out of the Kitchen party. I look forward to seeing what you bring next week.
Cynthia at http://FeedingBig.com
Winnie says
These look heavenly, especially when I LOVE white chocolate!
mail4rosey says
I saw this on the Freedom Friday blog hop and had to take a look. They do sound delicious.
Jen Nikolaus says
Hi Cathy! These look SO GOOD!!! I’m pinning and following you now! I love your blog! Come stop by my blog if you get a chance! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend!!
Best,
Jen @ Yummy. Healthy. Easy.
Suburban Epicurean says
These are adorable, I hope to make these soon. Hope you will check us out too! Have a wonderful weekend.
Alderberry Hill says
HAPPY EASTER!
Thanks so much for linking to Make the Scene Monday @ Alderberry Hill. You are being featured later today!
I hope you are having a wonderful Easter weekend, and join me this evening for Make the Scene Monday #68!
Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken Chick says
Thank you for sharing with the Clever Chicks Blog Hop this week; I hope you’ll join us again!
Cheers,
Kathy Shea Mormino
The Chicken Chick
http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com
Lori WhoNeedsaCape says
I’m always on the lookout for White Chocolate treats as my oldest daughter doesn’t like traditional chocolate. I’ll be pinning!
Lori
Whoneedsacape.com
Not Your Average Super Moms!
Diana - FreeStyleMama says
I’d love this as a post-Easter treat! YUMMY! Thanks for sharing this at my Pin Me Linky Party. I hope you come visit & link again.
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
These look so good! Thanks for sharing at Pinworthy Projects.
Cassidy says
Are these no-bake? I’m confused as I don’t see a temperature or time! But wouldn’t the mixture be all gritty from the sugar if it wasn’t baked? If someone could help me out ASAP that would be great, as I want to make these this evening!
Cathy Trochelman says
Hi Cassidy,
It is a no-bake recipe…..that’s correct! The hot melted butter and peanut butter help to counteract the grittiness of the sugar. Hope you give them a try – they’re delicious!
🙂 Cathy
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