Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, honey, egg and vanilla extract. Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are golden brown.

Peanut Butter Cup Recipe

Are you a Reese’s peanut butter cup fan? If it’s one of your favorite chocolate treats, you need to try these Homemade Peanut Butter Cups. It doesn’t require too much effort or culinary skills to prepare these delicious treats. They are perfect for after school snacks or for a sweet treat after dinner. Trademark Note: In the spirit of transparency, I want to note that this is a copycat recipe for an existing product. Reese’s is a proprietary brand that I want to acknowledge and give credit to. 

How to Make Peanut Butter Cups at Home

Heat half your chocolate in the microwave.  Spoon a teaspoon of chocolate into the bottom of each liner. Heat the peanut butter with the regular butter until melted.  Stir in the powdered sugar, and add vanilla. Drop a teaspoon of the peanut butter on top of the cooled chocolate, repeat this process, and then add the rest of the melted chocolate on top.  Tap the pan on the counter and let them sit until cooled for 30 minutes.

Not only do these homemade peanut butter cups use simple ingredients, but they are quick to make. You can make a batch of these peanut butter cups in under an hour, including chill time. These peanut butter cups are great for lunchboxes, after-school snacks, and even make a great dessert after dinner. You may want to double the recipe so that you have enough of these delicious treats on hand! This peanut butter cup recipe is a classic treat that you can easily make at home. The flavor tastes like the store bought version but without the extra junk added in. Make a batch (or two!) of these homemade peanut butter cups today. If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!