Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
This homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cup recipe is quick to throw together and perfect for gifting, showers, and parties of all sizes. The rich and creamy peanut butter filling is dipped in melted chocolate, just like Reese’s cups.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 360kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen
- 2 cups peanut butter crunchy or smooth
- 1 cup butter room temperature
- 3½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
Chocolate for Dipping
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
Wash and dry small round or square silicone molds and set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the peanut butter and room temperature butter. Using the paddle attachment, cream together until light and fluffy—about 3 minutes.
Add the powdered sugar slowly, making sure it is well-combined, then add the vanilla extract and graham cracker crumbs and mix well.
Spoon and press the peanut butter mixture into your molds and place in the freezer for about 1 hour, or until solid. Or, spray your hands with coconut oil, roll the peanut butter candy mixture into 1" balls, and place on a parchment lined baking sheet in the freezer until the peanut butter candy mixture is solid.
Dipping The Peanut Butter Cups
In a medium sized pan, add about 1-inch of water. Cover the pan with a glass or aluminum bowl that is bigger than the lip of the pan but not touching the water.
Add about 80% of the chocolate to the bowl and set the remaining chocolate aside. Let the heat from the bowl slowly melt the chocolate. Stir frequently until the chocolate is about 95% melted, then remove from the heat and add the remaining chocolate to cool the chocolate down a little. Keep stirring and the heat from the chocolate will melt the rest.
Use a fork to drop the peanut butter balls into the chocolate, turn, and then lift the candy up to let the excess drizzle off back into the chocolate. Place the dipped candy on a parchment lined baking sheet. You may need to use another fork or toothpick to help slide the candy off your fork.
Let the candy sit in a cool, dry place until the chocolate is set. Drizzle a little extra chocolate on top to create a pattern, if desired. Enjoy!
Storing instructions: store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month, or the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight once you are ready to eat them.
Best chocolate for dipping: besides chocolate chips you can use bar chocolate that has been finely chopped. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate would all work great.
Instead of silicone molds, you can also use cupcake liners inside muffin tins, or just roll the mixture into 1-inch balls.
Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 191mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg