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    Vegan Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan Reese’s)

    Published: Mar 18, 2020 · Modified: Sep 26, 2022 by Larisha Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    These easy vegan peanut butter cups need just 7 ingredients and are super easy to make!  Can make Top 8 allergen free if needed. 

    A stack of four vegan peanut butter cups.

    Whether you are looking for a replacement to your beloved Reese’s cups or peanut butter eggs, our vegan peanut butter cups are here for you! 

    Reese’s cups are one of America’s most iconic chocolate treats.  They are deliciously filled dessert full of a peanut buttery fudge dipped in chocolate. 

    And now you can make them at home. 

    Surprisingly, whether you want vegan peanut butter cups or vegan peanut butter eggs, they are really easy to make and come together in under and hour. 

    They are perfect vegan treat to make if you don’t have a lot of experience in the kitchen or if you are making something with kids.

    And while we have molds for the ones in our photos, they are not necessary at all.  

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    A hand holding a vegan peanut butter cup that has been bitten.

    What ingredients do I need to make vegan peanut butter cups?

    If you’ve read to here then you know what I’m going to say at this point.  You only need 7 total ingredients to make these vegan peanut butter cups.  I mean it doesn’t get much easier than that. 

    In fact, even my kids can almost make this completely on their own!  That’s how easy this one is for everyone. 

    Full ingredient amounts listed below in the printable recipe card

    The ingredients that you need are: 

    • peanut butter (can sub other nut butters or sunbutter)
    • dairy free butter 
    • dairy free milk
    • powdered sugar
    • vanilla 
    • chocolate 
    • salt, optional 

    That’s it!  Those are your 7 ingredients! 

    A stack of vegan peanut butter cups with a bite out of the top one.

    HOW DO YOU MAKE VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER CUPS?

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together your peanut butter and dairy free butter.  Then add in the vanilla and dairy free milk and beat just until combined.  

    Finally, slowly add in the powdered sugar and salt if adding until everything is well combined. 

    At this point fill molds half way with the peanut butter mixture and place In the freezer for 30 minutes. 

    When ready, melt chocolate and then dip the frozen peanut butter mixture into the chocolate.  Let any excess run off.  *you do not want a thick layer of chocolate 

    Place back into the mold and place in fridge for 30 minutes or until hardened. 

    Can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge or in the freezer. 

    A hand stacking vegan peanut butter cups.

    Do I have to use a mold?

    Absolutely not. Shape the peanut butter mixture by hand into whatever shape you want or roll out and use cookie cutters to make a shape too. Then, just follow the dipping and storing instructions above. 

    Mini Vegan peanut butter cups arranged on a white table.

    CAN I MAKE TOP 8 ALLERGEN FREE VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER CUPS?

    This can be done, but it won’t exactly taste the same. 

    First, you can ensure that you get a soy free dairy free butter like Earth Balance soy free in the red tub or sticks.  

    Then, you just need to use a nut butter that is safe for you.  If you are allergic to peanuts and all other nuts, then sunbutter is your best bet. 

    If peanuts are your only allergy, but not others, try a cashew or almond butter, etc for a delicious spread, or even a chocolate hazelnut spread. 

    A hand holding a vegan peanut butter egg.

    CAN I PREP THESE VEGAN PEANUT BUTTER CUPS AHEAD?

    Yes!  These vegan peanut butter cups can be made up to 30 days in advance! 

    If you store at room temperature, you can do so in an air tight container up to 7 days.

    If you store in the fridge,  you can do so in an air tight container up to 14 days.

    Or if you store in the freezer, you can do so in a freezer safe container up to 30 days. 

    Also, that none of your ingredients will expire in the time frame that you are going to be consuming your treats.

    Vegan peanut butter cups on a white table with one broken open.

    How do you make vegan peanut butter eggs?

    You are going to use the same instructions as above. The only difference is that you are going to use an egg mold or an egg cookie cutter to shape 

    Alternatively you could shape the peanut butter mixture by hand into an egg shape.

    A stack of 3 vegan peanut butter cups.

    What molds are you using?

    For both the regular size vegan peanut butter cups and the mini peanut butter cups, we used molds found on Amazon.  

    These specifically – 

    • Regular Size Cups
    • Mini Cups

    For the vegan peanut butter eggs mold, we found that in a store, but Amazon has very similar ones

    • large eggs (like seen in photos)
    • smaller egg mold
    • eggs and chocolate bunnies

    You could also do an egg shaped cookie cutter. 

    Vegan chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream on top on a white plate.

    WHAT OTHER VEGAN DESSERTS SHOULD I TRY?

    If you are looking for a healthy treat, you can definitely try out peanut butter banana smoothie.  If you are looking for a different vegan peanut butter recipe, then you must try our vegan peanut butter cookies! 

    Other delicious vegan desserts that you may want to try would be: 

    • Vegan Chocolate Lava Cakes
    • Dairy Free Apple Pie 
    • Vegan Carrot Cake
    • Easy Vegan Peach Cobbler
    • Vegan M&M Rice Krispies
    • Vegan Lemon Pound Cake
    • The Best Vegan Chocolate Cake

    See even more dairy free and egg free desserts on our website! 

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    Vegan Peanut Butter Cups

    These easy vegan peanut butter cups need just 8 ingredients and are super easy to make! Can make Top 8 allergen free if needed.
    Prep Time35 minutes mins
    Cook Time0 minutes mins
    Harden Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12 cups
    Calories: 566kcal
    Author: Larisha Bernard

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups peanut butter
    • ¼ cup dairy free butter
    • 2 tablespoon dairy free milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3 cups powered sugar
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 3 cups vegan chocolate chips

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, cream together peanut butter and dairy free butter. 
    • Add in vanilla and dairy free milk. Beat just until combined.  
    • Slowly add in the powdered sugar and salt if adding until everything is well combined. 
    • Fill molds half way with the peanut butter mixture and place in the freezer for 30 minutes. 
    • When ready, melt chocolate and then dip the frozen peanut butter mixture into the chocolate.  Let any excess run off. 
      *you do not want a thick layer of chocolate 
    • Place back into the mold and place in fridge for 30 minutes or until hardened. 
    • Can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge or in the freezer. 

    Notes

    *See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
    **Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 
    For molds: 
    • Regular Size Cups
    • Mini Cups
    • large eggs (like seen in photos)
    • smaller egg mold
    • eggs and chocolate bunnies

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1piece | Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 203mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 4mg

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