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Better Than Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

Delicious homemade treats featuring a soft peanut butter center and a smooth chocolate outer shell, perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the peanut butter filling
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter or any nut butter like almond butter
  • 1 Tbsp softened butter optional
  • 1 cup powdered sugar added gradually, may need a little more or less
  • 1/2 tsp salt
For the chocolate coating
  • 1 cup milk chocolate a combination of chocolate bars and chocolate chips, or use candy melts
  • 1 cup dark chocolate a combination of chocolate bars and chocolate chips

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, salt, and softened butter.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar until it comes together and forms a dough with a 'playdough' consistency. You should be able to form it into a disc without it sticking to your fingers.
Chocolate Melting
  1. Melt your chosen chocolate in the microwave using bursts of 25 seconds, then stir, repeating until it is melted. Alternatively, use a double boiler to melt the chocolate.
Assembly
  1. Fill the bottom of each paper cup with some melted chocolate.
  2. Form the peanut butter mixture into discs and place those on top of the first layer of chocolate.
  3. Pour a top layer of chocolate to create the peanut butter cup.
  4. Once all cups are filled, place the pan in the fridge to allow the chocolate to set, which takes about 20 to 30 minutes.

Notes

Serve these cups cold or at room temperature. If stored in the fridge, let them rest for five minutes at room temperature before serving to soften the chocolate slightly. To store, keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze for longer storage.