How to make homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

If you enjoy the combination of chocolate and peanuts together, this Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Copy Cat recipe is perfect for you. You can make tasty homemade chocolates with fresh ingredients.

Reese’s Cups

Are Reese’s Cups one of your favorite types of chocolates? If you enjoy eating them as a quick snack here and there, make them at home using this recipe. It is a lot easier to make these chocolates from scratch than you might think. Once you prepare them, you can eat them and share them with your loved ones. If you are ready to save some money while preparing one of the most popular chocolates of all time, get your ingredients and get started!

Ingredients Needed for Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

There are a few specific ingredients you should have before you begin preparing the Reese’s Cups, including:

• Peanut Butter. You cannot have these delicious treats without using peanut butter for the center!
• Light Brown Sugar. Use light brown sugar to give these chocolates that added sweetness.
• Powdered Sugar. Be sure to scoop and level your powdered sugar.
• Milk Chocolate Chips. You will melt your chocolate chips down to create the chocolate exterior for these candies.

You will also need butter and oil to prepare these homemade Reese’s Cups.

Which Chocolate Chips Should I Use?

Use milk chocolate chips for traditional Reese’s Cups. If you would like the white chocolate or dark chocolate version, you can use white or dark chocolate chips. It does not matter which brand you decide to use.

Which Oil Should I Add?

You should use vegetable oil or coconut oil when preparing the Reese’s Cups. These oils are best to use because they will not alter the overall taste of these chocolates.

Which Peanut Butter Do I Use?

Make sure you use creamy peanut butter for the centers of your Reese’s Cups. You can use any brand of peanut butter, such as Jif, Skippy, or a generic brand. If you can find Reese's Peanut Butter at your grocery store, it is a good one to buy and use for this recipe.

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Can I Use Sprinkles on my Peanut Butter Cups?

While traditional Reese’s Cups do not have sprinkles on them, that does not mean you cannot get creative with your homemade ones. You can add a few sprinkles on top of each chocolate cup for added color and flavor.

How to Store the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

After making your Reese’s Cups, place them side-by-side in a food storage container. You can leave them on the counter or put them in the fridge. If you decide to leave them out, do not put them near a window or any area that gets hot because they will start melting. You can keep these chocolates in the food storage container for up to a month. 

Can I Freeze the Chocolates?

Save your chocolates even longer by placing them in the freezer, where they will remain fresh for up to three months. Freezing these chocolates is a great idea if you are planning to prepare them for a special occasion and want to make them ahead of time.

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