Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Make delicious homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups that are customizable and free from preservatives. A fun treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips For melting
- 2 tbsp shortening To mix with melted chocolate
- 3 tbsp butter To mix with melted chocolate
- 2 tbsp milk To mix with melted chocolate
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup peanut butter Adjust sweetness with the sugar
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar Adjust to desired sweetness
- 1 tbsp butter To mix with peanut butter
Instructions
Preparation
- Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of shortening, 1 tablespoon of butter, and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate into a lined cupcake pan, about 1 tablespoon in each cup.
- Slide the pan gently back and forth to level the chocolate.
- Heat the peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of butter until smooth.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate base, 1 tablespoon in each cup, and level it out.
- Place the cupcake pan in the freezer for 15 minutes.
Topping
- Melt the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of shortening and 1 tablespoon of butter until smooth.
- Pour this mixture over the peanut butter layer, 1 tablespoon in each, and level it out.
- Refrigerate until firm.
Serving
- Serve chilled, cut into halves or quarters for bite-sized treats.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a week or freeze for up to 3 months. Lining the cupcake pan with paper liners helps remove the cups easily. Adjust the sweetness based on personal preference.