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Crunchy Reese's Cups Recipe
These crunchy Reese's cups are made with chopped peanuts for an extra crunchy texture and topped with flakey salt to make them fancy!
Prep Time
20 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 24 peanut
Calories: 124 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup finely chopped peanuts
- 8 ounces melting chocolate chopped
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- flakey sea salt optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Line a small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and a mini-muffin tin with paper liners. Set them aside.
- In a medium bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the peanut butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla together. Start on low speed and gradually increase the speed to medium-high. Beat until the mixture is smooth and well combined– about 1 minute.
- Add the chopped peanuts and fold them into the mixture.
- Scoop out 1 teaspoon-sized portions and roll them into balls. Place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet and press them down slightly to form a ¼-inch thick disc.
- Add the chocolate bark and dark chocolate chips to a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the chocolate is completely melted. Transfer the chocolate to a piping bag or a Ziplock bag with the corner cut off.
- Pipe a small dollop of chocolate (about ½ teaspoon) into the bottom of one well on the mini-muffin pan. Place a disc of peanut butter on top of the chocolate and then pipe enough additional chocolate to cover the peanut butter completely. Repeat with the remaining peanut butter cups.
- Place the peanut butter cups in the fridge to set for 30 minutes.
- To serve, sprinkle with flakey sea salt and enjoy.
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Notes
- Storage: Store crunchy Reese's cups in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Store crunchy Reese's cups in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1peanut butter cup
Calories
124kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Cholesterol
0.1mg
(0%)
Sodium
25mg
(1%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.04mg
(0%)
Calcium
28mg
(3%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24peanut
Amount Per Serving
Calories 124
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1peanut butter cup | |
| Calories | 124kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 25mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.04mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 28mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.