So Long Reese's - There's a New Cup In Town.

I remember being told we were going to have a
"moment of silence" to commemorate the beginning of The Gulf War.
I went to Public High and this was how somber moments were marked.

I was taught to pray when innocent lives were at risk, so I put my nonchalant face on and asked
what a "moment of silence" meant.
"Of course this is a time for somber contemplation & meditation."
So I just think about something with a serious face
& that accomplishes???
Help me out here I'm not as smart as I look.

But today I had my own moment of silence. And I had
this moment because my favorite gas station candy,
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, are now a thing of my past.

Let me tell you why...actually I'll show you too.

                                                                                    
It all began with Ghiradelli Chocolate.

1. Melt 1c. of chocolate chips in a double boiler
2. Mix 1c. of organic (your choice) creamy
peanut butter with 1c. of powdered
sugar.
3. Use a small paint brush to paint chocolate
onto paper muffin cups. (i also placed them
into a muffin tin - for stability)
4. Fill a plastic ziplock or icing bag with the PB mixture, trim a whole in the corner (if using a ziplock), and squeeze a goodsize glob into the set-up chocolate.
5. Paint more choc. on top of the peanut butter.
6. Resist the urge to lick every cooking utensil in                    
sight & slip them into the fridge/freezer
your choice depending on how quick you need one.

My hands were a bit shaky at this point. Shaky with excitement that is. And you know what? They were amazing. I made half the batch with Milk Choc. & the other half with 60% Cacao - Bittersweet.
M suggested using white choc. so I think I'll probably try that too. I ran out of peanut butter filling on the last cup, so I filled it with homemade carmel, pecans & a little sea salt.  I think it's going to be a winner.