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Best Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Recipe


  • Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are rich, creamy chocolate treats filled with smooth peanut butter, easy to make with simple ingredients and perfect for no-bake desserts.


Ingredients

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  • 11 oz milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth and thick.
  2. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl on 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds.
  3. Stir vegetable oil into melted chocolate until glossy.
  4. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of silicone molds or lined muffin cups.
  5. Add a layer of peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate.
  6. Cover with more melted chocolate, filling molds to the top.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
  8. Remove from molds and serve.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator for best texture. You can use dark chocolate or almond butter for variations.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 80mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: reeses peanut butter cups, homemade candy, no bake dessert, chocolate peanut butter