At Foodkly, we believe that the best foods are made with love and high-quality ingredients. That’s why we’re excited to share this recipe for homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups! These treats are not only fun and easy to make, but they’re also guaranteed to be tastier than their store-bought counterparts.
Why Go Homemade?
There are several reasons to ditch the store-bought peanut butter cups and make your own at home. Here are a few:
- Superior Taste: Homemade peanut butter cups allow you to control the quality of the ingredients. You can use your favorite peanut butter, high-quality chocolate, and customize the sweetness to your liking.
- More Peanut Butter: Store-bought peanut butter cups often skimp on the peanut butter filling in favor of more chocolate. With a homemade recipe, you can ensure a peanut butter to chocolate ratio that perfectly suits your taste.
- Easy to Make: Don’t be fooled by the deliciousness of these treats – they’re surprisingly simple to make! Even beginner bakers can whip up a batch of homemade peanut butter cups in no time.
The Foodkly Recipe
This recipe combines the best elements from the two sources I reviewed to create a delicious and easy-to-follow recipe for homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups:
Ingredients:
- For the Peanut Butter Center:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (or a blend of creamy and chunky for a bit of texture)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of salt
- For the Chocolate Coating:
- 12 ounces high-quality milk chocolate, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening (optional, but helps create a smoother chocolate shell)
Instructions:
- Make the Peanut Butter Center: In a large bowl, cream together the peanut butter, butter, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth and well combined. You can use an electric mixer to make this process easier.
- Line a Baking Sheet: Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the Peanut Butter Cups: Using a spoon or piping bag, drop rounded tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to leave enough space between each peanut butter cup to allow for spreading during refrigeration.
- Refrigerate: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until the peanut butter centers are firm.
Tip: If you want perfectly round peanut butter cups, you can roll the mixture into balls between your palms before placing them on the baking sheet.
- Melt the Chocolate: While the peanut butter cups are chilling, melt the chocolate in a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Be sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. If using, add the vegetable shortening to the melted chocolate and stir until combined.
Tip: For a richer chocolate flavor, you can substitute dark chocolate for the milk chocolate.
- Assemble the Peanut Butter Cups: Once the peanut butter centers are chilled and firm, remove the baking sheet from the refrigerator. Using a spoon or fork, dip each peanut butter cup into the melted chocolate, coating it completely.
Tip: For a thicker chocolate shell, dip the peanut butter cups in the chocolate twice, allowing the first layer to harden slightly before dipping again.
- Return to the Refrigerator: Place the chocolate-dipped peanut butter cups back onto the prepared baking sheet and return them to the refrigerator to set for at least 30 minutes.
Enjoy!
Your homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are now ready to enjoy! Store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to a week.
Additional Tips:
- For a fun twist, you can drizzle the tops of the peanut butter cups with melted white chocolate or chopped peanuts before allowing them to set completely.
- These homemade peanut butter cups also make great gifts! Package them up in a cute box or tin and share them with friends and family.
We hope you enjoy this recipe for homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups from Foodkly! With its easy-to-follow instructions and delicious results, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So ditch the store-bought treats and give this homemade version a try. We think you’ll be glad you did!
**Happy baking!