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The Ultimate Easy No-Bake Homemade Peanut Butter Cups (Reese’s Copycat)

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Make these decadent chocolate peanut butter cups at home. This easy, no-bake recipe delivers the classic creamy peanut butter filling and rich chocolate coating you love, tasting better than the store-bought version.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother coating)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your molds: Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper or foil liners. Set aside.
  2. Make the peanut butter filling: In a medium bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  3. Form the base layer: Place about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate chips into the bottom of each liner. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler. Stir in the coconut oil if using.
  4. Create the chocolate shell: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the melted chocolate over the chips in each liner, tilting the tin to coat the bottom evenly. Place the tin in the freezer for 5 minutes to set the chocolate base.
  5. Add the filling: Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture evenly over the set chocolate layer in each liner. Gently press down to level the filling.
  6. Top with chocolate: Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling, ensuring the filling is completely covered. Gently tap the muffin tin on the counter to release any air bubbles and smooth the tops.
  7. Chill: Return the muffin tin to the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until the peanut butter cups are completely firm.
  8. Serve: Remove the paper liners and serve your homemade chocolate peanut butter candy immediately, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

  • For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark chocolate chips for the coating.
  • If you want a slightly saltier filling, add a small pinch of salt to the peanut butter mixture.
  • If you do not have a muffin tin, you can press the layers into a small, lined square pan and cut them into squares once set.

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