As my interest in cooking and baking has grown, so has my cookbook collection. I started out with maybe 3 or 4 cookbooks + some Korean cookbooks that my mom had given me years ago. . and now I have about 35-40. Plus this one.
Desserts in Jars.
Whoever first came up with this idea and concept is brilliant. These are extremely easy to make, portable and can store away nicely in the fridge (or left outside with the lid on) so you have easy access to take bites here and there. . until all the peanut butter cup chocolate cake is gone. Not that I did that or anything. Just sayin’.
If you know me, you know I absolutely love chocolate + peanut butter. This is why I was a chubby kid. I loved eating peanut butter straight out of the container. And no one stopped me. Looking back, I really wish someone had taken that spoon and jar away from me. But then maybe things would have gotten ugly. . because I really loved my peanut butter. And Reese’s. Can’t forget the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
I was seriously (and still am a little) addicted to these things when I was a kid. Regular sized, mini peanut butter cups and Reese’s Pieces. Totally bad for me but I love them.
So when I was flipping through “Desserts in Jars”, it was definitely an extremely difficult choice because there were sooo many great recipes I wanted to try, like the Pains au Chocolat, Vanilla Bean cupcakes, Neapolitan cakes, Pull-Apart Cinnamon breads (in a jar!), Coconut Cream pies and Lemon-Blueberry Bread Pudding (in a jar!! I still can’t believe everything is in a jar), but the chocolate peanut butter lover in me won. And it’s kind of fitting that Shaina put her Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes as the very first recipe in the cookbook. Nuff said.
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Once you have your cupcake batter ready to go, you spoon some into each jar (I used wide mouth “Ball” mason jars) and top with a ball of the peanut butter mixture.
Then, you cover the peanut butter with more of the cupcake batter and bake them at 350 degrees for about 18-20 minutes. You should end up with something delicious like this.
Then, you go for it and top the hot cupcakes (just out of the oven) with – you guessed it- Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I used 2-3 in each jar.
Just don’t think about the calories. . or the sugar. Just go for it.
Once they have melted into each other, you can smooth them down and you should end up with something like this. I know this might not look so pretty but BOY, let me tell you. . . These are freaking delicious.
And you get to eat this. Need I say more?
Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes for #SundaySupper
Ingredients
For the cupcakes:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup hot coffee
For the Peanut Butter filling:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
For the topping:
- 8-12 Reese's Peanut Butter Cups depending on how many you want to put on top
- Special equipment: 4-6 wide mouth mason jars
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together all of your wet ingredients (egg, oil and vanilla only). Add the wet into the flour mixture and slowly add your hot coffee and mix until incorporated.
- Mix together the creamy peanut butter + the confectioners' sugar until well combined. Using your hands, roll the peanut butter mixture into small sized balls (you just need one for each jar).
- Scoop out about 2-3 tablespoons of the cake batter (I used a cookie scoop to release the batter easier into the jars) and fill the bottom portion of the jar. You want enough to create a nice bottom layer of cake. Next, place one peanut butter ball into each jar and cover with the remaining cupcake batter in each jar.
- Place the jars at least 2 inches apart on a baking sheet and bake for about 18-20 minutes or until the cake bounces back when touched.
- (Have your Reese's Peanut Butter cups unwrapped and ready to go) As soon as you remove the jars from the oven, place the Reese's Peanut Butter cups on top (in each jar) and allow to melt into each other. Smooth together with a spoon, allow to cool slightly and enjoy!
Adapted from Shaina’s recipe in Desserts in Jars.
In case you can’t see the absolutely creamy peanut butter center and the cake. Here’s another one.
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Today, everything is all about Desserts in Jars! Check out what the rest of the Sunday Supper crew has baked!
Sunday Supper Desserts In Jars:
Make sure you check out all of the other #SundaySupper desserts to see what they’ve made for today’s Desserts In Jars extravaganza!
- Summer Fruit Fool in Jars by Shockingly Delicious
- Banana Split Cakes in a Jar by Daily Dish Recipes
- Baked Cheesecake In A Jar by Chocolate Moosey
- Key Lime Pies in a Jar by Home Cooking Memories
- Fudgy Brownie Mix by What Smells So Good?
- 5 Minute Coffee Cake in a Jar by Juanita’s Cocina
- Strawberry Mess by Jane’s Adventure’s in Dinner
- Mini Blueberry Cream Cheese Pies by Magnolia Days
- Peach Crisp in Jars by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes by Hip Foodie Mom
- Salted Caramel Frozen Yogurt by Healthy.Delicious
- Boston Cream Pie Trifle by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Chocolate Egg Cream in A Jar by Growing Up Gabel
- Cinnamon Espresso Bread Pudding in a Jar by Country Girl in the Village
- White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake in a Jar by Runner’s Tales
- Blueberry Thyme Pie in a Jar by The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Caramel Panna Cotta in a Jar by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Layered Melon Granitas in Jars by Curious Cuisiniere
- Red Velvet Wedding Cake In A Jar by Foxes Love Lemons
- Strawberry Shortcake with Lemon Mascarpone in a Jar by Gotta Get Baked
- Nutella Panna Cotta in a Jar by Basic N Delicious
- Chocolate Chip Pecan Pie in a Jar by Big Bears Wife
- Bacon Bourbon Bread Pudding by The Urban Mrs
- Cinnamon Caramel Affogatos by Family Foodie
- Banana Split Ice Cream by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Midori Melon Flower Cupcakes by Ninja Baking
- Triple Berry Crisp in a Jar by Ruffles & Truffles
- Guilt-Free Blueberry Cream Cheese Gingerbread in a Jar by Eat, Move, Shine
- Gluten Free Pull-Apart Cinnamon Bread in a Jar by No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
- Roasted Strawberry Coconut Cream Parfaits With Toasted Coconut by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
- Chocolate and Banana Ice Box Trifle In A Jar by In the Kitchen with KP
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I agree that chocolate and peanut butter is one of the best things ever, probably better than with dulce de leche (and that´s saying a lot!). Wow Alice, these are dangerous jars! Love how easy they come together and being able to take your own individual one. Me, a spoon and these jars… not a good ending for my thighs!
Paula,
I know! I was quite surprised at how easy this was. . and the easy access in the jars was not good for me. . I ate 2 of these!! 🙂
I never liked pb straight up…but in desserts is another story! LOVE that you added a layer of Reeses…YUM!!!
OMG!!!! I’m speechless! I want this! The Reese’s in it, oh my gosh! I am really speechless!!!
Oooo, decadent!
Whoa! Those look unbelievable! Love the baking in jars idea. So genius! I did a cherry cobbler once & it was a big hit!
This would go so good with a cup of coffee right now!
Ohmahgaw….look at all that gooey chocolate peanut butteryness. Yes, please!
I’m in ooey gooey love… omgoodness, these look amazing! 😉
So decadent and delicious, love the way you use the pb cup, looks sinful and delicious YUM!
My fav dessert is Chocolate Cake and no I have never done desserts in a jar.
Peanut butter and chocolate lovers unite!!! Now while everyone is standing over there uniting, I’ll be over by these jars with a spoon. They same way I can often be found by the jar of peanut butter.
My absolute favorite desserts are tiramisu and ice cream! I have never made anything in a jar, but I have in a mug so a jar is my next adventure!
I still have never tried making a dessert in a jar! Bread pudding is my favorite 🙂
I love brownies with ice cream 🙂
Never cooked on a jar, seems like a great idea.
My favorite dessert is cheesecake. Unfortunately, I very rarely make it. Now, however, I’m thinking it might be kind of fun to make cheesecakes in jars. I’ve never made desserts in jars, but I love the idea.
I love any kind of chocolate cake and I have baked in jars before. I love it!
i havent and carrot cake is my fave.
My favorite dessert is anything that involves Peanut Butter! I have never made goodies in a jar, but I am really wanting to make yours!
I haven’t ever baked in jars before, but I do love tiramisu like it’s going out of style.
I have this book–its the best! I need to make this recipe ASAP! Looks so good!
Thank you, Katie!
I like Peach Cobbler. I’ve never made dessert in a jar.
Lol – I had the same reaction going through the book. I couldn’t believe they were all made…(wait for it)…in jars! Girl, when has a concern for sugar quantities EVER stopped me from eating dessert? Your PB cup cupcakes are my fave this week – I could eat this 24/7. Sure my heart would stop but who cares? Gimme more!
Holy holy moly, do these look INSANELY GOOD!
I made my first ever dessert in a jar this week – triple berry crisp! Totally love serving up dessert in a hand held container like that!
Wait? So you don’t eat peanut butter straight from the jar anymore? Because I still do! I want this, now. I took was the same kid as you! Despite all the fancy candy I eat, I will still go grab a Reese’s!
Oh my! These look amazing. My kids and husband would be in heaven! We will have to try these soon.
I love cookies of any kind, and I have never tried desserts in a ajar but am planning on soon
I REALLY HAVE TO GIVE THIS A TRY…WITH 16 GRANDKIDS WHO ALL LOVE PEANUT BUTTER AND CHOCOLATE AS MUCH AS I DO, I WILL HAVE TO TRIPLE THE RECIPE. THEY LOVE GRANDMA’S COOKING!! NOTHING LIKE SEEING THE SMILES ON THEIR FACES WHEN THEY HAVE HAD A TREAT LIKE THIS! THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS! GOD BLESS!!! BELINDAASHLEY
I love, love, love cheesecake. Any and every kind. I’ve made a few desserts in jars recently and have fallen in love! This is one I will have to make right away.
Alice these look insane girl, OMG! Seriously indulgent and beautiful!
Haha, I know. . they are a little insane. . 🙂 thank you Brandi!
PB – the creamy kind – tastes best when spooned out of the jar =) And this recipe is amazing. Thank you for the intro, Alice. Bravo on your beautiful cupcakes!
I have this cookbook and love it! Peanut butter and chocolate is also one of my all time favorite combos.
I would love to make cheesecakes in a jar! does that exist?
YES! The Desserts in Jars cookbook is filled with cheesecake recipes too. . and there are some in the links above. . enter the giveaway so you can win the cookbook! 🙂 Good luck!
Oh my. Oh my. Oh…..my.
You know, typically, my husband is the big chocolate-and-peanut-butter fan in our household, but this has me literally drooling. I am a big fan of refrigerated Reese’s PB Cups, so I would probably make this, chill it, and THEN eat it and pretend it was a cold ice cream cake or something 🙂
OH. MY. GOSH!! I don’t even know what to say about these lovely peanut butter cup cupcakes creations. This is a book that I must have in my hands one way or another. I just saw Nancy’s (from gottagetbaked) dessert in a jar and it was also marvelous! Your dessert in a jar is seriously making fantasize about completely devouring it.
Thank you so much for the awesome comment, Vanessa! You made my day! 🙂 and yes, these are seriously sweet and delicious!
This recipe was my weakness too – I adore PB and chocolate! With the dark choc PB cups it’s even better IMHO