Need a quick and delicious homemade candy that’ll wow everyone this holiday season? These chocolate peanut butter meltaways are pure magic! With just four ingredients and your microwave, you’ll create the creamiest, most indulgent treats that literally melt in your mouth. Trust me – once you see how easy these are to make, they’ll become your go-to holiday gift!
The first time I made these meltaways, I couldn’t believe how much they tasted like gourmet candy shop chocolates. The secret is using good quality chocolate chips and creamy peanut butter. When these simple ingredients come together, they create the most incredible smooth, rich texture that just melts away as you bite into it.
What Makes These Special
I love this recipe because it’s practically foolproof. There’s no candy thermometer needed, no complicated tempering techniques – just simple melting and mixing. The microwave does all the hard work! Plus, these little treats look so impressive in their mini muffin cups, especially with a pretty holiday decoration on top. No one will believe you made them yourself with just four ingredients.
Let’s Make Some Candy!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- White chocolate chips (1 cup) for that creamy base
- Bittersweet chocolate chips (½ cup) to add rich depth
- Creamy peanut butter (½ cup) – stick with the good stuff here!
- Refined coconut oil (1 tablespoon) to make everything silky smooth
The process couldn’t be simpler. We’ll combine everything in a microwave-safe bowl (I love using a 4-cup glass measuring cup – the spout makes pouring so easy), then heat in 30-second bursts at 50% power. A few stirs between heating, and before you know it, you’ll have the smoothest, most pourable chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
Pour this heavenly mixture into mini muffin liners, add a festive decoration if you’re feeling fancy, and pop them in the fridge. That’s it! In just a few hours, you’ll have perfect little meltaways ready to share (or not – I won’t judge!).
Tips for Perfect Meltaways
Remember to use regular peanut butter, not the natural kind that separates – it’ll give you the best texture. And when it comes to the coconut oil, make sure it’s refined so you don’t get any coconut flavor competing with that perfect chocolate-peanut butter combo.
My favorite way to fill the mini muffin cups is using a piping bag. Just snip off the tip and you’ll get perfectly portioned candies without any mess. If you don’t have a piping bag handy, a zip-top bag with the corner snipped works great too.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Meltaways
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes plus chilling
Servings: 24 pieces
Ingredients
- 1 cup (6 ounces) white chocolate chips
- ½ cup (3 ounces) bittersweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a mini-muffin pan with paper liners. Set aside.
- Combine white chocolate chips, bittersweet chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave on 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring well after each, until completely smooth and melted (about 2½ minutes total).
- Pour or pipe the mixture into lined mini-muffin cups. Add decorations if desired.
- Refrigerate until firm.
Storage Tips
Keep your meltaways in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 2 months. Just let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before enjoying.
Important Notes
- Don’t use generic or reduced-fat peanut butter – stick with regular creamy brands
- Make sure to use refined coconut oil to avoid any coconut taste
- The mixture will be quite liquid when warm, so pour carefully
- These make perfect holiday gifts – just package them in festive boxes or tins!
If you try making these meltaways, I’d love to hear how they turned out! They’re one of my favorite homemade candies and I’m sure they’ll become one of yours too.
Happy candy making!
