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Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Skip the packaged candy and make Peanut Butter Cups at home! Easy Homemade Reese's have all the irresistible taste of the original, without any of the preservatives.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 12 candies
Calories: 338 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups chocolate melting wafers

Instructions

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  1. Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Transfer the peanut butter mixture to a pastry bag or ziploc bag with a small section of the corner cut off.
  4. Melt the chocolate melting wafers in a medium microwave-safe bowl for 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until fully melted.
  5. Add 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate to the bottom of each liner.
  6. Pipe the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate.
  7. Top the peanut butter with 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate.
  8. Place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to set.
  9. Remove and enjoy.

Notes

  • I love using Ghirardelli melting wafers, however, you can use chocolate chips instead. I find the melting wafers are a little softer after hardening and therefore a little easier to eat.
  • Could also be made in a mini cupcake pan - I would recommend 1 teaspoon of chocolate on the bottom and 2 teaspoons on top.
  • Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
  • Freeze in a freezer bag with excess air squeezed out for up to 6 months.
  • Add sprinkles for parties and holidays.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1candy Calories 338kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 8mg (3%) Sodium 140mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12candies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 338

% Daily Value*

Serving 1candy
Calories 338kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 140mg 6%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 23g 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.