Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
This recipe for homemade peanut butter cups captures that perfect balance of salty, creamy filling and a snappy chocolate shell. Better than the original, these use high-quality ingredients for a superior treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 30-36 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup (250g) smooth peanut butter
60g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (55g) brown sugar
1 cup (120g) icing sugar
500g (16 oz) melting chocolate
Instructions
1. Line 3 x 12 hole mini muffin tins with paper patties.
2. Combine peanut butter, butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat until melted and bubbling gently.
3. Remove from heat and stir in icing sugar 1/4 cup at a time until smooth. Cool filling.
4. Melt half the chocolate and pour 1.5 to 2 tsp into each liner.
5. Roll filling into balls, flatten into discs, and place in the center of the cups.
6. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until set.
7. Melt remaining chocolate, pour over the top, and tap to level.
8. Refrigerate for final 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality icing sugar for a smooth filling.
Avoid regular chocolate bars; use melting wafers for a better snap.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 13 grams
- Sodium: 65 milligrams
- Fat: 11 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 4 milligrams
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