Description
These Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are a delightful treat combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate in a perfect balance. Easy to make with simple ingredients, they are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth while enjoying a classic candy flavor right at home.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Mixture
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
Optional Topping
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-30 second intervals, stirring in between, or use a double boiler until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Line Muffin Tin: Place cupcake liners or silicone molds in a muffin tin to hold the peanut butter cups during setting.
- First Chocolate Layer: Pour a small amount of melted chocolate into each liner to cover the bottom evenly, ensuring a solid chocolate base.
- Add Peanut Butter Layer: Spoon a layer of the prepared peanut butter mixture on top of the set chocolate, spreading it evenly without touching the edges to allow sealing with chocolate.
- Seal with Chocolate: Cover the peanut butter layer with additional melted chocolate, spreading to the edges to completely seal the peanut butter inside.
- Add Topping: Optionally, sprinkle chopped peanuts on top of the final chocolate layer for added crunch and decoration.
- Refrigerate: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes or until the peanut butter cups are firm and fully set before removing from the liners and serving.
Notes
- Use silicone molds or sturdy liners to make removal easier and prevent sticking.
- Adjust powdered sugar for more or less sweetness in the peanut butter layer according to taste.
- Store finished peanut butter cups in the refrigerator to keep them firm.
- For a richer flavor, use natural or homemade peanut butter without added salt or sugar.
- This recipe can be doubled easily for larger batches.
