Homemade Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2013 by DoggieMom2

Easy to prepare and easy to eat! I make these often for holiday treats and they can also be frozen. These come out twice the size of regular Reeses cups. So yummy.

Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2013 by BakerAtHome

Yes these are the best!!! My brothers LOVED them.

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2013 by Utayah

I like peanut butter cups, but was amazed at how good these really taste!! They taste better in my opinion than the name brand. And my 3 yr old daughter had a blast helping me make them, as well as putting her own sprinkles on top. I would definitely make again!

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2013 by skford

Loved this recipe. Made for Valentine's Day! Easy and yummy!

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2013 by mrsnelson1530

I'm not a fan of chocolate & peanut butter together, but my friends loved them & wanted the recipe.

Reviewed on Jan. 02, 2013 by kemfield

I have made these peanut butter cups quite a few times! I really enjoy them! They taste better without the sprinkles but this is a personal preference. I make them at Christmas!

Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2012 by weluvckg

I have made these a couple of times now. My family loves them just as much as Reeses'. I no longer take the time to make individual cups. I spread half the chocolate mixture in a bar pan lined with wax paper sling. Chill the bar pan until the chocolate is set enough to spread on the peanut butter mixture. Spread on the remaining chocolate (it may have to be reheated). Then cut into pieces.

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2012 by loislovesclark

These were delicious and pretty simple. The filling is so tasty by itself! Just like Reese's. The hardest part was finding the right chocolate to peanut butter ratio. Mine did melt really easily in my hand, but that is my only complaint.

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2012 by velliemay

Can be easily poured into silicone molds. Skip the cups and it's much less time consuming. These were a hit. Did not modify the recipe at all.

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2012 by velliemay

These were a hit at potlucks. Very easy to make and can be poured into themed silicone molds for different occasions. Did not modify the recipe at all.

Reviewed on Apr. 05, 2012 by sljarvis

well i did something completely different .. I made Peanut Butter eggs ... took a deviled eggmold & made a chocolate shell filled with peanut butter mixture & OMG they rocked much much better than a Reeses cup ! xoxoxox Sue

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2012 by jewels82

love it, husband begs me to make this over and over again

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2012 by alaskakaren

YUM! Time consuming, but worth it.

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2012 by ljrand

These treats were so easy and delicious. The recipe is simple to follow and the Peanut Butter cups look professional. I made them for Valentines Day and my family keeps asking for them again!

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2012 by ndkjjbdc

I have a son who is allergic to peanut butter. Before he became allergic he ENJOYED peanut butter cups. Hasn't had one in 6 years. So for Valentine's Day I decided to substitute soy butter for the peanut butter in this recipe and it turned out AWESOME!!! You really can't tell the difference and he got to enjoy a long lost treat. I did prepare the soy butter filling ahead but only added an extra 1/2c conf. sugar because the soy butter is a little dryer than peanut butter and didn't want filling to crumble. Think next time I will add some crushed up pretzels to this and enjoy 3 great tastes together :-) Excellent alternative for people allergic to peanuts!!!

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2012 by flashky

I know I already posted a review but have some other helpful hints. I used a teaspoon melon baller to scoop heaping spoon of melted chocolate into cups then a slightly smaller one for peanut butter then back to larger one for top chocolate. Also put your cups on a tray covered in foil or pretty paper then you can refrigerate and serve on same tray. I don't think it was messy at all and when I melted chocolate and peanut butter I put pb on bottom glass dish then Choc. Melted about 45 secs stirred then another 45 secs. Wonderful and Very Easy!

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2012 by GrannyTrimpe

Very good! I had no trouble melting the chocolate mixture in the microwave. I used half power and checked (and stirred!)every 30 - 45 seconds~~no problem. I did increase the powdered sugar to 1 cup and rolled the mixture out into 3 logs each 9 inches and them scored them every 3/4 inch and refrigerated them until firm. Then followed the directions for putting them together in the recipe putting the little "chucks" of peanut butter mixture in each cup instead of having to spoon it in. I was really impressed that this recipe worked out perfectly with the quantities given and made the 36 cups exactly. I'll use it again.

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by flashky

Was so easy to make for my valentines!

I added 1/2 cup chopped fine salted peanuts

To filling for the same texture as Reese's and they are the bomb! Husband and son love them! Said better than Reese's.thank u

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by lynnpat

Made these last evening after receiving the e-mail. Took about an hour start to finish. Yummy, easy, & look fabulous! More delicious than Reeses! My Valentines will love them, just like I do!

Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2012 by mawags

I made these last night for V Day. They look great and the one I ate was delicious! I am glad the weather is cool as I am sure they have a low melting point. The piping bag suggestion for the filling was so helpful. I wonder if that would work with the chocolate also?

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by Lilyofthefields

Everyone loved these! I did alter them slightly: instead of using 1/2 cup PB with the chocolate, I used 1 TBS oil. It made the chocolate very rich and creamy. I also needed extra powdered sugar to get the PB to hold together, and added a splash of vanilla as an afterthought. A great, basic and quick recipe that can be altered to fir your tastebuds!

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by jcthomas66

very good but too messy to be practical. It does not set up well and must be refrigerated. I made them for Valentine gifts but can not include them on a tray. I will have to give them out separately- from my frige to theirs. I will not make again!

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by barbillbey

I am so disappointed in this recipe. When I went to melt the chocolate ingredients, it never melted, I tried mixing with an electric mixer, nothing, it turned out lumpy no matter what I did. I spent abougt $8.00 on ingredients I have to throw away. Maybe you should explain better the melting process of the chocolate.

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by Miasuz

So easy and delicious! Everyone loved them at work =)

Reviewed on Feb. 13, 2012 by momtwingirls2boys

made these in both small & larger sizes at Christmas 2011. They were quick & easy & the best peanut butter cups! Family loved them!

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by lyonflying

Very tasty. Try increasing confectioners' sugar to a scant 2 cups, knead with hands as it is much drier in texture. Roll into one or two logs slightly smaller in diamiter than the paper cups you are using, chill. Cut into rounds. Follow directions for filling paper minature muffin cups. Much faster and easier.

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by violet19

Very easy to make and they were gone in a flash!

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by suepdow

Easy to make and absolutely delicious!!

Reviewed on Feb. 08, 2012 by MichMajor

These were very good, I found it easier to pipe the filling in, I could push it down into the chocolate and get more into each cup :)

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2012 by maryannelynick

Made these for the holiday.......big hit, better than Reese's peanut butter cups and very easy.

Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by Lchavez0991

This was a fun and easy recipe. They taste just like a from the store. I've melted chocolate in the micorowave before and it is always a disaster but the peanut butter seemed to keep it from getting hard. I as well did not add the salt and it was fine.

Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2011 by bjsilve0

Grandchildren and the holidays are beautiful. Today made these chocolate peanut butter cups with my Grandsons. I should say, the kids made them start to finish. I just supervised and answered questions. Along the way, we practiced reading, reading fractions and division (cutting things in half). Both did VERY well and we all got ?decorated? along the way. They had fun. Just call me Disneyland Grandma. I do not care for peanut butter so I have not tasted them. However, the rest of the family thought they were wonderful and tasted just like Reese's cups and they were not just saying that to encourage the kids.

Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by winchel1

This is alot like the receipe I have used for over 30 years, I use chocolate almond bark I dont see the reason for adding salt it does not need it

Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by emarkwell

So easy and soooo good! Took a while since I only had one tray to use but i was able to make a batch between cooking my cookies so it worked out perfectly! Will make again.

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2011 by jenisom

I made these for our annual Adult Christmas program at the church. Everyone raved about them. I have made these every year since for Christmas and Valentines for my family. The kids love em' too.

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2011 by grbjj

These were very easy & so yummy - a real hit! The chocolate outside is smooth & creamy with a hint of peanut butter to match the filling - will make again!

Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2011 by mfrances

I, like Senzascusa, also rated these before but the review also disappeared. Although, I found them time consuming, it was worth it. These are delicious & I would make them again.

Reviewed on Nov. 01, 2011 by voncroft

make them every year as Xmas gifts

Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by Rose P.

These are Excellent! Everyone loved them. The extra time it takes to put them into the cups makes it all worth it.

Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2011 by senzascusa

I HAVE rated these before, but my review has disappeared as have all the others. Weird. Anyway, these are amazing and taste very much like real Reese cups. Really loved then and should really make them again soon! Time consuming on the whole filling the cup thing, but worked well. I also tried making some into Easter egg shapes, but the chocolate didn't harden very hard, so they didn't keep their shape well. In the cups it was fine.