Homemade Reese's Pieces

I've been wanting to do this for so long - I've had aching dreams of creating the perfectly thin candy coat over a creamy peanut butter paste. I knew that I needed it soon - and I was very correct in that. While these are most definitely not the type that you would get at the store, it is a very lax (and much healthier) ingredient list. The plus side is that its so fun to make and looks quite retro!

(Vegan Reese's Pieces Ingredients)

• 1/4 cup of Natural Peanut Butter
• 1/2 cup of Confectioner's/Icing Sugar

(Candy Coating Ingredients)

• 1/2 cup of Cold Water
• 1 cup of Raw Sugar
• 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
• Natural Food Coloring
• A Pinch of Salt

(Directions)

• For the Reese's filling: I would suggest mixing your peanut butter and sugar together first. Using the smallest measuring spoon you have to plop them down onto some greased parchment paper. Then, place in the freezer


• For the candy coating: Boil your sugar and water together until they get to the hard ball stage. (To test this, have a bowl of ice water nearby once the mixture starts to crackle and boil on the stove. If you can pull it from the bowl as a ball without falling apart but still squeeze it - its ready.)
• Add your extract and dye and mix thoroughly. Then either take a fork and lightly dip each peanut butter ball back into the candy mixture or do as I did and little spoon it over each.
• Let it come down to room temperature for about an hour, serve and enjoy!