Remember these~Peanut Butter Cups

Sweeteater · 03-11-2006, 09:28 PM

They were all the rage several years ago and got me through some rough times.

Peanut Butter Cups

1 stick unsalted butter
1 square unsweetened bakers chocolate
4 Tbs natural peanut butter
2 tsp cream
1/3 cup pourable splenda. (I found the packets to dissolve better)

Melt butter, chocolate and splenda in microwave, add peanut butter and cream. Stir well. Pour into mini paper cups and freeze. Must keep in the
freezer as they tend to melt fast. Makes about 18 mini cups.

Ma Bailey · 03-12-2006, 04:09 AM

OH BOY!!! Looks like I and YOU of course, will be making my DH VERY happy this Easter! How cool is that? The one thing he realllllllly loves is PB Cups.
From one Tennessean to another

..."your da bomb"! >^.,.^<

Wen · 03-12-2006, 04:50 AM

If you can afford the carbs putting a couple of nuts in each cup makes them extra yummy

5cats4me · 03-12-2006, 05:42 PM

So how many packets of Splenda do you use? These remind me of the "bark" we were making awhile back. Thanks for the recipe!

mamagiff · 03-12-2006, 07:38 PM

I had to quit making these because I couldn't leave them alone! I made them expellor pressed coconut oil (no flavor) instead of butter.

LowCarbConvert · 03-12-2006, 08:30 PM

Eye-eye-eye this is so perfect! I really want to make my hubby some special Easter treats.
Thanks, Sweeteater.

And thanks, Wen, I will make some with nuts, too.

Also, I think we should start an Easter thread, don't ya think? It would be very nice to make Easter baskets for our Low Carb loved ones...

Coconut egs, sugar eggs, chocolates, even "jelly" beans.

Edit: Not to mention hard-boiled eggs!

Pam · 03-13-2006, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5cats4me

So how many packets of Splenda do you use? These remind me of the "bark" we were making awhile back. Thanks for the recipe!

I think it's 8 pkts.

Kmcg · 03-13-2006, 03:31 PM

I just found some of these tucked away in my freezer over the weekend. I last made them in 2004. Guess I'm overdue to clean out the freezer.

Okay, if I make some more would I have to use granular splenda, or would liquid work? Trying to save a few carbs if possible...

Sweeteater · 03-13-2006, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ma Bailey

OH BOY!!! Looks like I and YOU of course, will be making my DH VERY happy this Easter! How cool is that? The one thing he realllllllly loves is PB Cups.
From one Tennessean to another

..."your da bomb"! >^.,.^<

Thanks! Hope he likes them. I remember them being pretty strong in flavor.
BTW, your part of TN is much prettier than where I come from.

Ma Bailey · 03-13-2006, 04:06 PM

I know he will love them...he likes his coffee black and his chocolate dark. He likes real strong flavors. He doesn't like real sweet too...so it will be nice to be able to control the sweetening.
Hey! I didn't think there were any "less prettier" parts of TN. We moved from California so the Smokies remind us of home. >^.,.^<

Sweeteater · 03-13-2006, 07:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5cats4me

So how many packets of Splenda do you use? These remind me of the "bark" we were making awhile back. Thanks for the recipe!

It's been a while, but 8 sounds about right.

Sweeteater · 03-13-2006, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mamagiff

I had to quit making these because I couldn't leave them alone! I made them expellor pressed coconut oil (no flavor) instead of butter.

wow! That sounds like an idea. How did they set up?

Sweeteater · 03-13-2006, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LowCarbConvert

Eye-eye-eye this is so perfect! I really want to make my hubby some special Easter treats.
Thanks, Sweeteater.

And thanks, Wen, I will make some with nuts, too.

Also, I think we should start an Easter thread, don't ya think? It would be very nice to make Easter baskets for our Low Carb loved ones...

Coconut egs, sugar eggs, chocolates, even "jelly" beans.

Edit: Not to mention hard-boiled eggs!

You're welcome. Warning: they're addictive!

Sweeteater · 03-13-2006, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kmcg

I just found some of these tucked away in my freezer over the weekend. I last made them in 2004. Guess I'm overdue to clean out the freezer.

Okay, if I make some more would I have to use granular splenda, or would liquid work? Trying to save a few carbs if possible...

That is so funny!!!

I'm wondering about a liquid sweetner, too. I don't remember trying anything like DaVinci's. Maybe half granular and half liquid might work.
Let us know what you come up with.

mamagiff · 03-14-2006, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sweeteater

wow! That sounds like an idea. How did they set up?

They were about the same as they were when I made them with butter - delicious!

Sweeteater · 03-14-2006, 09:19 AM

Awesome!

03-11-2006, 09:28 PM	#1
Sweeteater Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Volunteer State Posts: 5,921 Gallery: Sweeteater WOE: Lower Carb	Remember these~Peanut Butter Cups They were all the rage several years ago and got me through some rough times. Peanut Butter Cups 1 stick unsalted butter 1 square unsweetened bakers chocolate 4 Tbs natural peanut butter 2 tsp cream 1/3 cup pourable splenda. (I found the packets to dissolve better) Melt butter, chocolate and splenda in microwave, add peanut butter and cream. Stir well. Pour into mini paper cups and freeze. Must keep in the freezer as they tend to melt fast. Makes about 18 mini cups.

03-12-2006, 08:30 PM	#6
LowCarbConvert Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NW Chicago Burbs Posts: 540 Gallery: LowCarbConvert Stats: (147/120/115) 5' WOE: Atkins Start Date: March 2004	Eye-eye-eye this is so perfect! I really want to make my hubby some special Easter treats. Thanks, Sweeteater. And thanks, Wen, I will make some with nuts, too. Also, I think we should start an Easter thread, don't ya think? It would be very nice to make Easter baskets for our Low Carb loved ones... Coconut egs, sugar eggs, chocolates, even "jelly" beans. Edit: Not to mention hard-boiled eggs! Last edited by LowCarbConvert; 03-12-2006 at 08:32 PM..

03-13-2006, 04:06 PM	#10
Ma Bailey Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sevierville, TN Posts: 1,828 Gallery: Ma Bailey WOE: Atkins and Organic	I know he will love them...he likes his coffee black and his chocolate dark. He likes real strong flavors. He doesn't like real sweet too...so it will be nice to be able to control the sweetening. Hey! I didn't think there were any "less prettier" parts of TN. We moved from California so the Smokies remind us of home. >^.,.^< Last edited by Ma Bailey; 03-13-2006 at 04:08 PM..

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03-12-2006, 04:09 AM	#2
Ma Bailey Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sevierville, TN Posts: 1,828 Gallery: Ma Bailey WOE: Atkins and Organic	OH BOY!!! Looks like I and YOU of course, will be making my DH VERY happy this Easter! How cool is that? The one thing he realllllllly loves is PB Cups. From one Tennessean to another ..."your da bomb"! >^.,.^<

03-12-2006, 04:50 AM	#3
Wen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 127 Gallery: Wen Stats: 246/210/145 WOE: Atkins Start Date: every morning	If you can afford the carbs putting a couple of nuts in each cup makes them extra yummy

03-12-2006, 05:42 PM	#4
5cats4me MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2004 Location: Land O' Lakes, FL Posts: 1,785 Gallery: 5cats4me Stats: 185/134/130 WOE: Atkins without counting Start Date: Jan 04	So how many packets of Splenda do you use? These remind me of the "bark" we were making awhile back. Thanks for the recipe!

03-12-2006, 07:38 PM	#5
mamagiff Bike Tart Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: right down the road from Bong Recreation Area! Posts: 56,071 Gallery: mamagiff WOE: general low carb	I had to quit making these because I couldn't leave them alone! I made them expellor pressed coconut oil (no flavor) instead of butter.

03-13-2006, 03:31 PM	#8
Kmcg MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 1,131 Gallery: Kmcg WOE: Atkins / Maintenance	I just found some of these tucked away in my freezer over the weekend. I last made them in 2004. Guess I'm overdue to clean out the freezer. Okay, if I make some more would I have to use granular splenda, or would liquid work? Trying to save a few carbs if possible...

03-14-2006, 09:19 AM	#16
Sweeteater Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Volunteer State Posts: 5,921 Gallery: Sweeteater WOE: Lower Carb	Awesome!