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Best Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 24 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.