Description
These 3-Ingredient Homemade Reese’s Cups are a simple and delicious treat that surpass store-bought versions. With a creamy peanut butter filling and a rich milk chocolate coating, this easy no-bake recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Filling
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 tsp salt
Chocolate Coating
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Prepare muffin tin: Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened unsalted butter, and salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated to create a creamy filling.
- Form peanut butter discs: Roll the peanut butter mixture into small balls, then flatten them slightly so they fit neatly inside the paper liners in the muffin tin.
- Melt chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips together with the coconut oil, heating in short bursts and stirring regularly until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Layer chocolate bottom: Spoon a small amount of the melted chocolate into each paper liner, spreading it to cover the bottom completely. This forms the chocolate base layer for each cup.
- Add peanut butter filling: Place one flattened peanut butter disc on top of the chocolate layer inside each liner.
- Cover with chocolate: Pour the remaining melted chocolate over each peanut butter disc, ensuring it is completely covered and sealed within the chocolate coating.
- Chill to set: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes or until the chocolate has fully hardened and the cups are set.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for a smooth filling; natural peanut butter may be too oily or grainy.
- Ensure the butter is softened to mix easily with the other filling ingredients.
- Melt chocolate gently to avoid burning; stir often during microwaving.
- Storage: Keep the finished cups refrigerated and consume within one week for best freshness.
- For a dairy-free or vegan option, substitute milk chocolate chips and butter with suitable dairy-free alternatives.
