Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
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Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Description
The recipe starts by finely processing graham crackers into crumbs, then combining them with smooth peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional salt to create a sweet, textured filling. Chocolate chips are melted in the microwave, forming the base and top coating of each cup. The process involves layering melted chocolate, then peanut butter filling, and finally another layer of chocolate in lined muffin cups, ensuring a complete encasing of the filling.
After assembly, the peanut butter cups are chilled in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens, resulting in a candy similar in texture and flavor to the store-bought treat. The balance of peanut butter sweetness and chocolate richness is straightforward and satisfying.
These cups can be made dairy-free by choosing appropriate chocolate, and low-carb or nut-free variations can be adapted by substituting ingredients accordingly. The filling can be prepared a couple of days ahead, and the finished treats store well refrigerated or frozen for extended freshness.
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup peanut butter creamy
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pinch salt optional
- 1 oz. chocolate chips milk or semisweet, bag
Instructions
- Process the graham crackers in a food processor until they are a fine crumb.
- Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham crackers, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Add chocolate chips to a medium-sized bowl and melt in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Line a 12-cup muffin tray with cupcake liners and fill each one with ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate. Spread the chocolate around to cover the bottom of the liner. Place a tablespoon of the peanut butter filling on top of the chocolate, spreading it around to form a circle and then slightly pushing it down into the chocolate. Top the peanut butter with another ½ tablespoon of melted chocolate. Smooth out the top and make sure it completely covers the peanut butter underneath.
- Refrigerate the cups for 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely hardened. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a dairy-free or vegan version, use chocolate made with coconut oil or similar substitutes but note differences in melting and cooling behavior.
- Low-carb adaptations can be made by using sugar-free peanut butter, chocolate, and powdered sugar replacements.
- Nut allergies can be accommodated by substituting peanut butter with almond, cashew, sunflower seed butter, or cookie butter.
- The peanut butter filling can be prepared up to two days in advance; cover with a damp paper towel and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to prevent drying.
- Store finished peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for up to two weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze the cups in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 6 to 9 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 112 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 112kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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