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Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Make your own Peanut Butter Cups just like the classic Reese’s candy with this super simple recipe! Peanut butter, ground graham crackers, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt make up the filling, encased in a decadent melted milk, semi, or dark chocolate coating.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ⅔ cup peanut butter creamy
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup Graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅛ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 pinch of salt optional
  • 1 12-oz. bag chocolate chips milk or semisweet

Instructions

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  1. Process the graham crackers in a food processor until they are a fine crumb.
  2. Mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, graham crackers, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
  3. Add chocolate chips to a medium-sized bowl and melt in the microwave for 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
  4. 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.
  5. Refrigerate the cups for 1-2 hours, or until the chocolate is completely hardened. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Dairy-Free/Vegan: Look for a dairy-free, vegan chocolate made with coconut oil or another substitute, but be aware that it may melt and cool differently from traditional chocolate.
  • Low-Carb: Opt for natural, sugar-free peanut butter, sugar-free chocolate, and a non-nutritive confectioner's sugar replacement.
  • Nut-Free: For peanut allergies, opt for a different variety of nut butter, such as almond or cashew butter. For all nut allergies, try using a brand of sunflower seed butter, or even cookie butter.
  • Prep-Ahead: The peanut butter filling can be made up to 2 days in advance, and stored in an airtight container in the fridge. Lay a damp paper towel on the surface of the filling, to keep it from drying out.
  • Storage: Homemade peanut butter cups can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
  • Freezing: The cups can be frozen in a freezer-safe airtight container or Ziploc freezer bag for up to 6-9 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 81mg (3%) Potassium 96mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% 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.