Name: Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup / 250g smooth peanut butter; 60g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/4 cup / 55g brown sugar; 1 cup / 120g icing sugar (powdered sugar); 500g / 16 oz chocolate (for melting, not eating chocolate)

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Introduction

Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups bring the perfect balance of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate right to your kitchen. This easy recipe lets you craft these classic treats without any fancy equipment, ideal for sharing or enjoying by yourself.

The image shows a stack of three chocolate peanut butter cups on a white marbled surface, with the top cup cut in half revealing a thick, creamy light brown peanut butter filling inside a smooth, glossy dark brown chocolate shell. Around the stack, several other whole and halved peanut butter cups are scattered, displaying the contrast between the rich chocolate exterior and the soft filling inside. The background is softly blurred, focusing attention on the texture and layers of the peanut butter cups. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 cup (250g) smooth peanut butter
60g (4 tbsp) unsalted butter
1/4 cup (55g) brown sugar
1 cup (120g) icing sugar (powdered sugar)
500g (16 oz) chocolate (for melting, not eating chocolate)

Instructions

Step 1: Line three 12-hole mini muffin tins with paper patties.
Step 2: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, butter, and brown sugar. Stir constantly until melted and it begins to bubble gently. Remove from heat.
Step 3: Gradually add the icing sugar, about 1/4 cup at a time, stirring vigorously to dissolve into the peanut butter mixture.
Step 4: Set the peanut butter filling aside to cool. Place it in the refrigerator to speed up the process if desired.
Step 5: Melt half of the chocolate in the microwave using 30-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth.
Step 6: Spoon about 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate into each muffin cup, spreading it to cover the base evenly.
Step 7: Take one heaped teaspoon of peanut butter filling, roll it into a ball, and flatten slightly to form a disc smaller than the muffin cup diameter. Place it in the center of each chocolate base. Repeat with remaining filling.
Step 8: Refrigerate the muffin tins for 20 minutes until the chocolate is set.
Step 9: Melt the remaining chocolate in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
Step 10: Pour about 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate over each peanut butter filling, covering it completely. Gently tap the muffin tin on the countertop to even out the chocolate surface.
Step 11: Chill again for 20 minutes until the chocolate is fully set.
Step 12: Remove the paper patties and serve your homemade peanut butter cups.

Tips & Variations

Use good quality chocolate for a richer flavor and smoother texture.
If you prefer a less sweet filling, reduce the icing sugar slightly.
For a crunchy twist, add chopped peanuts to the peanut butter mixture.
To speed up cooling, place the muffin tins in the freezer for 10 minutes instead of the refrigerator.

Storage

Store homemade peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. For longer storage, keep them in the freezer for up to two months. To enjoy, let them sit at room temperature briefly before eating, or thaw refrigerated cups for about 10 minutes before serving.

How to Serve

A close-up of three stacked chocolate peanut butter cups on a white marbled surface, each cup wrapped in a dark ridged paper cup. The top cup is cut in half, revealing a thick, golden, creamy peanut butter layer inside, surrounded by a smooth milk chocolate shell. More whole peanut butter cups and one half cup sit blurred in the background. The light highlights the smoothness of the chocolate and the soft texture of the peanut butter center. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use crunchy peanut butter instead of smooth?

Yes, crunchy peanut butter works well and adds a nice texture, but the filling may be slightly less smooth.

What type of chocolate is best for melting?

Use chocolate bars or chips labeled for baking or melting, as they melt smoothly and set nicely. Avoid eating chocolates with added fillings or coatings to ensure good texture.