Copycat Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Servings 24 peanut butter cups
Homemade peanut butter cups are easy to make with this simple recipe. Just a few ingredients are all it takes to make these irresistible treats!
Ingredients
- 12 ounces dark chocolate or milk chocolate, good quality
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
For the Chocolate
- Melt the chocolate in the microwave on medium power, stirring every 30 seconds. Avoid overheating the chocolate to prevent it from seizing.
- Pour about a teaspoon of melted chocolate into each well or muffin liner. Use the back of a spoon or a pastry brush to spread it up the sides, ensuring the bottom and sides are completely covered.
- Place the mold in the freezer for 30 seconds to firm the chocolate. Correct any thin spots if necessary.
- Refrigerate the mold until the chocolate is cold.
For the Peanut Butter Filling
- In a bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham crumbs, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Gently press approximately 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture into each well to flatten.
Assembly
- Pour enough melted chocolate over the peanut butter to cover it entirely. Tap the mold to level the top.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is firm.
- Once set, the peanut butter cups are ready to be enjoyed!
Notes
Do not use natural peanut butter or natural nut butter that separates.
If using silicone or metal cupcake liners, place them on a small pan so they're easy to handle.
Keep the chocolate layer fairly thin but thick enough that it doesn't melt/break when you handle it.
Chocolate can be melted in a double boiler if desired.
Keep peanut butter cups in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1cup, Calories: 160, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Sodium: 80mg, Potassium: 104mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 14g, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 1mg
(Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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