Handmade Original Peanut Butter Cups - Small Batch Perfection
Handmade Original Peanut Butter Cups - Small Batch Perfection
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These handmade, small-batch peanut butter cups are a true example of traditional American candy making. Crafted from an original recipe dating back to the early 1900s—and still made by the same family—this classic chocolate peanut butter candy delivers rich flavor and authentic craftsmanship in every bite.
From the moment the chocolate is melted to the final stages of cooling, each cup is made with smooth, pure milk chocolate—none of the waxy texture found in mass-produced sweets. The center features hand-stirred peanut butter, creating a creamy, sink-your-teeth-in texture that perfectly balances the delicate chocolate shell.
Part of our chocolate collection, these peanut butter cups highlight the enduring appeal of simple, well-crafted confections. Each set includes a keepsake tag featuring the story of the candy along with a period image.
Selected by candy historian Susan Benjamin, founder of True Treats—featured on The Food That Built America—these peanut butter cups represent the rich tradition of small-batch candy making.
Product Details
Product Details
Milk Chocolate (sugar, milk, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, soy lecithin, vanillin Peanut Butter (roasted peanuts, peanut oil, corn syrup, hydrogenated rapeseed and cottonseed oils, salt), Fluff (corn syrup, sugar syrup, dried egg white, vanillin).
Allergen Disclaimer: Please note that our products are made in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, soy, and wheat. While we take precautions to prevent cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that our products are allergen-free.
Historical Insights
Historical Insights
The story goes that in 1928 Harry Reese invented the peanut butter cup. Actually, peanut butter filled chocolates were widely enjoyed for well over a decade before then. And why not? Peanut butter was the ideal companion to chocolate – it was salty, balancing the sweetness of the chocolate. Its creamy texture balanced the rigidity of the chocolate. And, above all, it was relatively inexpensive. In fact, in the 1920s, an array of chocolates were sold for two reasons. One is obvious. They were delicious, affordable, and small enough to accommodate every venue whether streetside vendors, pharmacies, or upscale department stores. The other was Prohibition. With alcohol being illegal, restaurant owners needed to mitigate their losses in sales of after dinner (not to mention before and during dinner) drinks. So, they sold chocolates. Fat cats in big companies may have slipped an illegal pint of whiskey in their desk drawers for a nip or two or three during the day. But they offered boxed chocolates to business associates at meetings. The chocolate world was spinning and glorious. And peanut butter-filled chocolates had a place in the center.
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Please allow 3-5 business days for processing new retail orders. Many of our products are hand-made and assembled, so some orders may experience some delays depending on availability. Most orders are shipped within 5 business days. If you have any questions or concerns about your order please reach out to us.
Before Reese’s: The True History of Peanut Butter Cups
The story goes that in 1928 Harry Reese invented the peanut butter cup. Actually, peanut butter filled chocolates were widely enjoyed for well over a decade before then. And why not? Peanut butter was the ideal companion to chocolate – it was salty, balancing the sweetness of the chocolate. Its creamy texture balanced the rigidity of the chocolate. And, above all, it was relatively inexpensive. In fact, in the 1920s, an array of chocolates were sold for two reasons. One is obvious. They were delicious, affordable, and small enough to accommodate every venue whether streetside vendors, pharmacies, or upscale department stores. The other was Prohibition. With alcohol being illegal, restaurant owners needed to mitigate their losses in sales of after dinner (not to mention before and during dinner) drinks. So, they sold chocolates. Fat cats in big companies may have slipped an illegal pint of whiskey in their desk drawers for a nip or two or three during the day. But they offered boxed chocolates to business associates at meetings. The chocolate world was spinning and glorious. And peanut butter-filled chocolates had a place in the center.
The Sweet Journey Through Time Starts Here!
True Treats is the only historically accurate candy store in the world, bringing the past to life through researched sweets, teas, syrups, and more. Every product is rooted in history, telling the story of how people from all walks of life enjoyed treats through time. Leading this effort is Susan, a nationally recognized candy historian, researcher, and author who appears regularly on TV, radio, and in major publications. With over 40 years of experience, she has written ten books and founded True Treats to share the fascinating history of candy in a fun and delicious way. Susan’s work uncovers the surprising origins of America’s favorite sweets, from ancient uses of sugar to the candies of the 1900s. Through True Treats, Susan makes history an interactive experience, allowing customers to taste the past while learning the stories behind every bite.
