If you’re looking to make homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, here’s a super easy, spot-on recipe. They taste very close to the real thing—creamy, sweet, salty, and perfectly chocolatey.
🥜 Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 tsp salt (skip if using salted peanut butter)
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk chocolate for classic flavor, semi-sweet for richer)
- Optional: 1–2 tsp coconut oil (helps chocolate stay smooth and glossy)
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin + paper liners
OR - Silicone candy molds
Instructions
1. Make the chocolate layer
- Melt chocolate chips (and coconut oil, if using) in the microwave in 20–30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon about 1–2 teaspoons of melted chocolate into each muffin liner.
- Tilt or push the chocolate up the sides a little to form a cup.
- Place tray in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm.
2. Make the peanut butter filling
Mix together:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- Melted butter
- Powdered sugar
- Salt
Stir until it becomes a thick, doughy paste (add more powdered sugar if too loose).
3. Assemble the cups
- Roll a small amount of peanut butter filling into a disc and place it on top of the hardened chocolate layer.
- Spoon enough melted chocolate over the top to completely cover the filling.
- Tap the pan gently to smooth the tops.
4. Chill
Freeze or refrigerate until set, about 15–20 minutes.
Store in the fridge for best texture.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Copycat Reese’s
- Use milk chocolate for the most authentic taste.
- Add 1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs to the filling for a subtle gritty Reese’s-style texture.
- Silicone molds make release super easy.
- For jumbo Reese’s, use a regular muffin tin.
If you want, I can also give you:
🍫 A 3-ingredient quick version
🎃 A Reese’s pumpkin or heart holiday shape version
🍪 A Reese’s peanut butter cup cookie recipe
Just tell me what you want!
