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Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are rich, chocolatey treats with a creamy peanut butter center made from simple, wholesome ingredients. These cups are easy to customize, better than store-bought, and perfect for gifts, parties, or everyday indulgence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 88
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and salt until smooth and thick.
  2. Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil at 50% power, stirring until smooth.
  3. Spoon melted chocolate into the bottom of silicone molds or lined muffin tins.
  4. Add peanut butter mixture and gently flatten, leaving space around edges.
  5. Cover filling completely with remaining melted chocolate.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully set.
  7. Remove from molds and serve.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator or freezer for best texture. Use dark or dairy-free chocolate for variations.