Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
American candy made by The Hershey Company
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
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Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are an American candy consisting of a chocolate cup filled with peanut butter.
History[edit | edit source]
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups were created by H. B. Reese in 1928. Reese was a former dairy farmer and shipping foreman for Milton S. Hershey. He started his own candy business, the H.B. Reese Candy Company, in the basement of his home in Hershey, Pennsylvania. The peanut butter cups were his most popular product.
In 1963, the H.B. Reese Candy Company was sold to The Hershey Company in a merger. Since then, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have become one of the best-selling candies in the United States.
Varieties[edit | edit source]
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups come in several varieties, including:
- Reese's Miniatures
- Reese's Pieces
- Reese's Big Cup
- Reese's Thins
- Reese's Sticks
- Reese's Dark Chocolate
Ingredients[edit | edit source]
The main ingredients in Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are:
- Milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, nonfat milk, milk fat, lactose, lecithin, PGPR)
- Peanut butter (peanuts, sugar, dextrose, salt, TBHQ and citric acid to maintain freshness)
Marketing[edit | edit source]
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have been marketed with various slogans over the years, including "Two great tastes that taste great together" and "There's no wrong way to eat a Reese's."
Cultural Impact[edit | edit source]
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups have had a significant impact on American culture. They are a popular choice for Halloween and other holidays. The candy has also been featured in various films, television shows, and advertisements.
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