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Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Carolyn Richardson
Before diving into the joy of making Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups at home, let’s chat about what you can pair with these delicious treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl, Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 120g powdered sugar
  • 500 g 16 oz melting chocolate (preferably semi-sweet or dark)
  • 1 cup 250g creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup 55g packed light brown sugar
  • 4 tablespoons 60g unsalted butter

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare Your Pan

  • Begin by lining a muffin tin with cupcake liners. This will make it much easier to remove your peanut butter cups once they’ve set. If you don’t have liners, you can lightly grease the tin.

Step 2: Melt the Chocolate

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, place about half of the chocolate. Heat it in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each. Keep going until it’s smoothly melted with no chunks left.

Step 3: Add Chocolate to the Muffin Tin

  • Use a spoon or a piping bag to fill each liner with about a tablespoon of melted chocolate. Swirl it to coat the bottom and up the sides of the liner. This layer is your chocolate shell, so make sure it’s even.

Step 4: Chill to Set the Chocolate

  • Pop the muffin tin into the fridge for about five minutes, or until the chocolate hardens slightly. If you’re impatient like me, a quick spin in the freezer will do the trick too!

Step 5: Make the Peanut Butter Filling

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, powdered sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. If it’s too thick, a dab more peanut butter will help!

Step 6: Fill the Chocolate Shells

  • Remove the muffin tin from the fridge. Scoop a generous spoonful of the peanut butter mixture and place it on top of the hardened chocolate. Flatten it a little so it fits evenly.

Step 7: Top with More Chocolate

  • Take the remaining melted chocolate and spoon it right over the peanut butter filling. You want to cover it entirely to create a seal.

Step 8: Chill Again

  • Return the muffin tin to the fridge and let everything set for another 15-20 minutes. Once it’s set, you’ll know the magic is complete!

Notes

  • Use High-Quality Chocolate: The chocolate makes up a big part of the experience. Go for something you enjoy eating on its own.
  • Experiment with Flavors: Try adding a pinch of salt to your peanut butter mixture for a salted caramel twist. You can also swap out peanut butter for almond or cashew butter.
  • Don’t Rush the Cooling: Allowing the cups to cool completely ensures they won’t fall apart when you take them out of the muffin tin.
  • Make Them Fun: Add toppings like crushed nuts or colorful sprinkles on the chocolate layer before it sets.
  • Cut Down on Sweetness: If you prefer a less sweet version, cut back on the powdered sugar. Adjust until it suits your taste!

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSugar: 6g
Keyword Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
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