Description
Make your own homemade Reese’s Cups with this easy no-bake recipe! Enjoy the perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, customizable to your taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chocolate chips or melting chocolate
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Coat the Cupcake Liners: Line a muffin tin with paper liners and spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into each liner, spreading it slightly up the sides. Place in the refrigerator to harden.
- Make the Peanut Butter Filling: In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Form the Peanut Butter Disks: Roll small amounts of the peanut butter mixture into discs that fit inside the chocolate-coated liners.
- Assemble the Cups: Place a peanut butter disk into each chocolate shell. Cover with more melted chocolate and spread evenly to seal.
- Chill & Set: Refrigerate the cups for about 30 minutes or until completely set.
- Enjoy: Peel off the liners and indulge in your homemade Reese’s Cups!
Notes
- Dark Chocolate: Use dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet version.
- Crunchy Peanut Butter: Swap creamy peanut butter for crunchy to add texture.
- Nut-Free Option: Replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or almond butter.
- Extra Flavor: Add a sprinkle of sea salt or a drizzle of caramel for an extra twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- chill time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: dessert, candy
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Homemade Reese’s Cups, chocolate peanut butter cups, homemade candy, no-bake dessert, easy chocolate treats