On Halloween you’re more likely to find me melting chocolate until it’s nice and glossy than watching a scary movie.  Tending to a dark pool of chocolate, and tasting along the way, is the perfect indulgence for a cozy stay-in Halloween.  Since making homemade candy requires a few steps, it’s also a great project if you have some helpers of any age on hand.  From stirring the chocolate to spooning the filling and ultimately topping your homemade peanut butter cups, there are plenty of ways to get everyone involved. For the dark chocolate peanut butter cups pictured here, I used colorful toppings from my pantry including matcha powder, naturally colored…

Of all the classic candy combinations, chocolate and peanut butter may be my favorite, and I judge this by how often I swipe a piece of this bark when it’s out on my counter. I also judge it by how often I taste the ingredients while I’m making it. If tending a pool of glossy melted chocolate is not for you, then you might not find any enjoyment in whipping up this recipe. Otherwise, swirling these companions together could become one of your favorite candy making (and sampling) activities too. Ingredients 8 ounces chopped dark chocolate (semi-sweet or bittersweet) ⅓ cup peanut butter chips ¼ cup natural creamy peanut butter…