Peanut Butter Cups
1 (11.5-ounce) package NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening 60 (1 1/2-inch) paper candy liners, separated into 30 double-lined cups 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
MICROWAVE morsels and vegetable shortening in medium, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 2 minutes; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. PLACE about 1 teaspoon melted chocolate in each candy cup; spread to about 1/8-inch thickness, almost to top of cup, with small pastry brush. Refrigerate. COMBINE butter and peanut butter in medium, heavy-duty saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes or until melted. Stir in powdered sugar and graham cracker crumbs. Cool for 5 minutes. Spoon about 1 heaping teaspoon into each chocolate cup. SPOON about 1/4 teaspoon melted chocolate on top of filling; spread to cover filling. Freeze for about 2 hours or until firm. Carefully peel off paper liners. Store tightly covered in refrigerator.
Makes 30 candies. |