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Reeses Peanut Butter Cups

Homemade Reeses Peanut Butter Cups combine rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter for a decadent and easy-to-make treat perfect for dessert or snacking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and salt until smooth.
  3. Melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  4. Pour a small layer of melted chocolate into each paper liner and spread evenly.
  5. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes to set.
  6. Spoon a dollop of the peanut butter mixture onto the chocolate layer in each cup.
  7. Cover the peanut butter layer with more melted chocolate to seal the cups.
  8. Freeze for at least 30 minutes or until firm.
  9. Remove from liners and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For an extra crunch, sprinkle a few chopped roasted peanuts on top before the final chocolate layer sets.