Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (Copycat)

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were created by H.B. Reese in the 1920s and have since become one of the most popular candy treats in the United States.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups (Copycat)

Cooking Method: Melting, Mixing, Molding Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 20 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2280

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Creamy peanut butter
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt half of the chocolate chips in the microwave.
2. In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Spoon about a teaspoon of the melted chocolate into the bottom of each paper-lined mini muffin cup.
4. Drop a small spoonful of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate in each cup.
5. Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter mixture, covering it completely.
6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the cups to set.
7. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 190kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 16g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.