Skip the packaged candy and make Peanut Butter Cups at home! Easy Homemade Reese's have all the irresistible taste of the original, without any of the preservatives.
Line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together peanut butter, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Transfer the peanut butter mixture to a pastry bag or ziploc bag with a small section of the corner cut off.
Melt the chocolate melting wafers in a medium microwave-safe bowl for 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until fully melted.
Add 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate to the bottom of each liner.
Pipe the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate.
Top the peanut butter with 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate.
Place in the refrigerator for about 1 hour to set.
Remove and enjoy.
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Notes
I love using Ghirardelli melting wafers, however, you can use chocolate chips instead. I find the melting wafers are a little softer after hardening and therefore a little easier to eat.
Could also be made in a mini cupcake pan - I would recommend 1 teaspoon of chocolate on the bottom and 2 teaspoons on top.
Store in the refrigerator in an air-tight container.
Freeze in a freezer bag with excess air squeezed out for up to 6 months.