CHOCOLATE CUPS:
2 c Milk Chocolate Chips
2 tb Vegetable shortening
24 1" paper candy cups
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING:
3/4 c Creamy peanut butter
3/4 c Confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 tb Butter, melted
Combine over hot, not boiling, water, the milk chocolate chips and
vegetable shortening. Stir until the chips are melted and the
mixture is smooth. Remove from the heat but keep over the hot water.
Coat the inside of the candy cups by using 1 t. of the chocolate
mixture for each cup. Place the candy cups in the palm of your hand
and rotate gently, using a narrow rubber spatula to push the
chocolate up the sides of the cup. Chill.
PEANUT BUTTER FILLING:
In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, confectioners' sugar and
butter, mixing until well blended. Using slightly rounded
teaspoonfulls, shape the peanut butter filling into balls. Place 1
ball in each chilled cup and press lightly with your fingers to
flatten. Spoon 1 level t. of the reserved chocolate mixture on top
and smooth over to seal. Chill until form, about 45 minutes. Store
in airtight container in the refrigerator.
