I love Reese’s peanut butter cups. They’re pretty much my favorite candy. So it makes sense that, as I’m trying to eat more natural, less-processed food, I’d try my hand at making a homemade version of Reese’s peanut butter cups.
I found this recipe online and after playing around with it, I think this is the perfect version of homemade peanut butter cups.
With a smooth creamy peanut butter filling surrounded by peanut-butter flavored chocolate, these easy, no-bake Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are a treat for any peanut butter/chocolate lover.
Note: if you’re looking for something a tad healthier, check out my Paleo “Peanut Butter” Cups recipe here.
I think these Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are just as tasty as Reese’s, only with less sugar and processed stuff. So really, they’re even better.
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are far cheaper too. Plus, they only take about 20 minutes to make. The longest part is spooning the mixture into the pans in layers. So simple!
Simple How-To Photos for Making Homemade Peanut Butter Cups:
Follow directions for mixing the peanut butter mixture and separately, the melted chocolate and peanut butter.
Begin by layering a small amount of chocolate into the bottom of the paper-lined muffin cups. (You can use either mini or regular size or both.) For mini muffin cups, use about a teaspoon of chocolate. For regular muffin cups, it will be closer to a tablespoon.
Next, spoon a small teaspoon or tablespoon of the peanut butter filling into the center of each muffin cup.
Lastly, layer more chocolate on top until the peanut butter filling is completely covered.
Chill for at least one hour before enjoying. You’ll want to keep your peanut butter cups stored in a cool place so they don’t melt. In the spring/summer, I keep them in the refrigerator.
These are the mini peanut butter cups. Aren’t they cute?
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are a great Easter treat alternative to store-bought candy. The Easter bunny will be dropping some off in my kids’ Easter baskets for sure this year. 🙂
You want one, don’t you?
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With a smooth creamy peanut butter filling surrounded by peanut-butter flavored chocolate, these easy, no-bake Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are a treat for any peanut butter/chocolate lover.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter, divided
- 4 teaspoons butter, almost melted
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup (6 ounces) milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix 1/2 cup of peanut butter, almost melted butter, confectioners’ sugar, and salt in one bowl. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, microwave both the semisweet and milk chocolate chips, along with the remaining peanut butter until melted and smooth. Start at 1 minute and stir, then heat at 20-30 second intervals stirring each time, until melted and smooth.
- Layer a small amount of chocolate into the bottom of the paper-lined muffin cups. (You can use either mini or regular size or both.) For mini muffin cups, use about a teaspoon of chocolate. For regular muffin cups, it will be closer to a tablespoon.
- Next, spoon a small teaspoon or tablespoon (for large) of the peanut butter filling into the center of each muffin cup.
- Lastly, layer more chocolate on top until the peanut butter filling is completely covered.
- Chill for at least 1 hour until firm. Enjoy!
- Store in a cool place.
Notes
*If it’s warm out, store the peanut butter cups in the refrigerator so they don’t melt.
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Stephanie says
March 19, 2014 at 10:26 amOh these look incredible! However, homemade peanut butter cups are a dangerous thing here because peanut butter cups are my favorite!
Liz says
March 19, 2014 at 10:32 amMmm, they look so fudgy and creamy. I can hardly wait to get my hands on several of them!
Jennifer @TheRebelChick says
March 19, 2014 at 10:39 amThese peanut butter cups look absolutely delicious! I just pinned them to Pinterest so I can try to make them later!
Nicole B says
March 19, 2014 at 10:51 amYes, I do want one or two or twenty of these! Those look so yummy. I love that you can make them with your own ingredients and have less sugar and less processed stuff in them.
Dawn Lopez says
March 19, 2014 at 11:09 amWow, these look mouth watering and I love how easy they are to make. Who would of thought? Thanks for sharing this, I totally need to give these a try!
Marina says
March 19, 2014 at 12:26 pmOh yum!! I’m pinning this to try later!!
brett says
March 19, 2014 at 12:45 pmThose look fabulous!! And just like the “real” ones!
Dominique says
March 19, 2014 at 1:25 pmOoo These look absolutely delicious! My boyfriend’s favorite candy is Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, so this would be a special treat for him!
Sofia @ From PDX with Love says
March 19, 2014 at 1:30 pmThese look sooooo good!! And they are so easy to make 🙂
Tess says
March 19, 2014 at 2:17 pmI love to be able to make treats like this at home. That way it doesnt have all the yucky in it.
Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says
March 19, 2014 at 4:01 pmWowzers, my husband just asked me yesterday if I knew how to make peanut butter cups {which I didn’t} – what great timing. I’ll take that as a delicious sign!
Amber Edwards says
March 19, 2014 at 6:53 pmSo….when are you bringing some over to my house? lol.
Seriously these look amazing. Peanut butter cups are one of my favorite chocolate goodies. I have to try this.
Pam says
March 19, 2014 at 7:36 pmWe make these too and they are amazing. They are the kids’ favorite candy.
Nicole Brady says
March 19, 2014 at 8:27 pmWe’re kindred spirits! Except you are willing to make the recipe homemade and I’m willing to come to your house and eat them. These look delicious and actually don’t look too terribly hard.
Keikilani says
March 19, 2014 at 8:32 pmSeriously, those pictures are unkind! LOL! This is my hardest candy to give up. Maybe I can justify sneaking a batch of homemade ones in??? =)
Lisa says
March 19, 2014 at 8:54 pmMy grandma makes these every Christmas. Your recipe is easy enough that I could make them and surprise her!
Mama to 5 BLessings says
March 19, 2014 at 9:13 pmErica you out did yourself, this looks so easy and so good!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
March 19, 2014 at 9:17 pmI make these with soy butter as a nut free treat for my peanut allergic son!
Tara says
March 19, 2014 at 9:22 pmThis post is perfection. The photos are amazing, the recipe to die for…just yum! I can’t wait to give these a try.
Jen Temcio @dapperhouse says
March 19, 2014 at 11:28 pmThese are so easy. I cant wait to make these for various holidays and just using different wrappers. fun.
Nancy @ Whispered Inspirations says
March 20, 2014 at 12:23 amThese are amazing. I’m going to give it a whirl and see how I can play around with it. MMMM. I can’t wait!
Emily says
March 20, 2014 at 1:18 amOh no you’ve got my mind churning on a paleo version of this yum!!
Melissa says
March 20, 2014 at 12:32 pmI have all the ingredients for this! 🙂 I think I might have to make some for myself today!
Stefani says
March 21, 2014 at 9:24 amThese look good. I like that you don’t have to use the oven.
Sarah@ RufflesandRainBoots.com says
March 23, 2014 at 6:36 pmThank you so much for this recipe (I found you via Google+). I made these as a special treat for my husband today and he gave them two, enthusiastic thumbs up!
Erika says
March 25, 2014 at 4:51 pmGreat! Thanks for letting me know!
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
March 24, 2014 at 7:04 pmOh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh! I have got to make these! This would be fabulous for Easter! My hubby would love them too! Thanks so much… pinning this one.
xoxo
Ruth Hill says
April 6, 2014 at 12:22 amHow heavenly! I pinned these immediately!
Linda Kinsman says
April 7, 2014 at 12:48 pmOh.My.Goodness, I have to make these for Easter! Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe.
Janis@heartfilledmoments says
May 2, 2014 at 1:39 pmThese look scrumptious. I make a no bake peanut butter bars recipe that has been a must for the Christmas family gathering. I like your version better because you don’t have to wait for them to soften from fridge before cutting them. They’re already in single servings. Can’t wait to try out this recipe so they’re ready for the holidays. Thank you!
Erika says
May 7, 2014 at 7:10 pmThey are so good! Let me know how you like them, Janis. Thanks for stopping by.
Michal says
August 9, 2014 at 6:56 pmYum! looks really delicious! thanks for the quick and easy recipe
Katie @ Cup of Tea says
September 3, 2014 at 10:09 amCan’t wait to give these a try!! Peanut Butter Cups are my husband’s favorite dessert!
CLynn says
October 16, 2014 at 4:22 pmDef gonna make these, but with some dark chocolate, in stead of milk. YAY! Thanks for sharing.
Liat says
July 28, 2015 at 2:06 amIf I don’t have milk chocolate chips is it better to double the regular ones or to use milk instead, or both?
Erika says
July 28, 2015 at 7:38 amYou can absolutely double the regular semi-sweet chocolate chips – the reason I recommend milk chocolate is because it adds an additional hint of sweetness. Or you can use dark chocolate chips as a previous commenter said.
The peanut butter cups will still taste delicious either way. Enjoy!
Lisa says
August 9, 2015 at 8:40 pmThank you for sharing this amazing recipe! I changed it up a bit and used walnut butter rolled in coconut flakes, and it was so yummy!
Meredith says
August 23, 2015 at 12:23 pmHey Erika! I want to tell you that this recipe made our day! My husband and I are huge Reese cup fans but we are on a mission to be healthier and we’re getting so frustrated with all the fillers and ingredients. This recipe is perfection! I am picky about the flavors in so called “healthy versions” of candy or chocolate, but this tastes exactly like a real Reese….actually, way better! Thank you so much for sharing.
Erika says
August 26, 2015 at 8:15 amThat’s great to hear! Thanks, Meredith.
Gynni says
November 8, 2016 at 1:18 amIm drooling!! These look scrumptious & the recipe is just in time for my cousins birthday!! She ( well WE) are probably going to need a few batches!!! Can’t wait to make AND devour them! Thanks
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Susan Hastain says
March 25, 2018 at 1:27 pmCould you substitute coconut oil for the butter?
Erika says
March 26, 2018 at 6:42 pmI haven’t tried coconut oil in this particular recipe (I usually make my Paleo Peanut Butter Cup recipe – you can find that here – https://livingwellmom.com/2016/02/paleo-peanut-butter-cups/ ), but I’m sure it would work just fine. I’d start with a little less and add more if needed.
Tenny says
August 20, 2018 at 10:01 pmI made these last night my family loved them thanks for sharilng
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