Are Reeses eggs different?

There are several key differences between Reese's Cups and Reese's Eggs, including size, shape, and the amount of peanut butter
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within the chocolate
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shell. Most notably, the cup has ridges and the egg does not. But Reese's, it turns out, do not need ridges to be the best versions of themselves.
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Is the peanut butter in Reese's eggs different?

Because the chocolate in a Reese's cup isn't that good. So we separated the peanut butter fillings from both an egg and a cup and weighed them. The egg is bigger overall, so this is not surprising. But what also matters is the peanut butter to chocolate ratio.
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Why do Reese's Easter eggs taste better?

The traditional cups also have large ridges around the edges, while the pumpkins, eggs, and Christmas stockings have a smooth surface—meaning the traditional cups have a larger volume of chocolate. I prefer peanut butter to chocolate, so it makes sense that I think the special shapes taste the best.
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Why do different Reese's shapes taste different?

It all comes down to the chocolate ratio

According to Better Homes & Gardens, it all comes down to the ratio of the chocolate to the peanut butter. While both shapes use the same amount of chocolate, the pumpkins are a larger candy, meaning that there's more peanut butter filling in comparison to the chocolate.
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Are all Reese's pieces the same?

If the cups were stuffed with the same thing, at most, you'd have a texture difference once you bit in. But these offer up two (slightly) different flavors, thanks to the differing insides. (And for the record, they're really, really good).
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What's Better? Reese's Cups or Reese's Eggs?



Did Reese change their peanut butter?

Reese's has just announced they will be releasing an organic version of the classic chocolate and peanut butter treat this year. For an item to be certified organic, it must contain 95 percent organic ingredients, according to Delish, and the newly introduced peanut butter cups will meet these requirements.
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Why are Reese's so addictive?

Think about the best combinations: they're well-balanced. Just like Reese's cups are so addicting because they've got a bit of sweet and a bit of salty (similar to caramel corn or pretzel sticks dipped in frosting), dynamic duos seem to have a bit of opposite qualities.
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Which Reese shape is best?

1. Reese's Original Peanut Butter Cup. There's a reason why it's the original: because it's damn near perfect. With a truly heavenly peanut butter-to-chocolate ratio with each bite, you simply can't go wrong with a simple cup.
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How many different Reese's shapes are there?

But here's the really good news: All five shapes are delicious. Enjoy them all with each new season. Just be sure to stock up on Eggs during the Easter season because it can get long waiting for Fall and the Pumpkin and Bat to make their appearances.
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Is there more chocolate or peanut butter in a Reese?

The standard Reese's cup, meanwhile, was exactly the reliable 50-50 ratio of peanut butter to chocolate we know and love, making for the ultimate balance between salty and sweet. It felt right.
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Did Reese cups get smaller?

On Oct. 25, during a quarterly earnings call, Hershey announced to investors that the company will debut a new product in March 2019: Reese's Thins. The new cups will be 40 percent thinner than regular cups and come in both milk and dark chocolate.
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Why do Reese's have ridges?

According to Mashable, the ridges on the cups actually change the chocolate to peanut butter ratio, which makes sense, and also contributes to the difference in how these two offerings taste.
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Which Reese's has the most peanut butter?

14 holiday offers sweet lovers the opposite option: Reese's small peanut butter hearts have the highest chocolate-to-peanut-butter ratio.
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Does Reeses use real peanut butter?

REESE'S peanut butter cups begin with roasting fresh peanuts for REESE'S one-of-a-kind peanut butter. The peanut butter and milk chocolate are then dropped and pressed into a mold that gives REESE'S cups their iconic shape.
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What brand of peanut butter is in Reese's?

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are an American candy consisting of a chocolate cup filled with peanut butter, marketed by The Hershey Company.
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Why is it called Reese in Canada?

Why Is Reese's Called Reese In Canada? Back in the day, there was a guy by the name of Harry Burnett Reese who worked as a dairy farmer for another guy by the name of Milton S. Hershey. Reese was so inspired by Mr.
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Can dogs eat Reese's Pieces?

Yes, dogs can eat a few Reese's Pieces since this occasional treat does not contain ingredients that are toxic to dogs such as raisins or chocolate. But we do not recommend that you give Reese's Pieces to your pup because they are not healthy.
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What are the Reese's holiday shapes?

Reese's mystery Christmas shape candies may actually be repackaged Easter candy, some Tik Tok users think
  • Some users on Tik Tok and Twitter are saying the Reese's mystery shapes are just repackaged Easter candy.
  • The holiday mystery shapes were launched in 2019, and are supposed to be a stocking, snowman, and bell.
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Are Reese's Pieces discontinued?

No, Reese's are not being discontinued

In fact, the so-called “news” wasn't news at all. The whole story was a prank—care of the “prank your friends” website BreakingNews365.net. It also turns out the prank has been going round and round since for at least a year, according to Snopes.
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Are Reese's unhealthy?

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup

The combo of peanut butter and milk chocolate gives this treat a high fat count. Contain: 1 cup (serving): 88 calories, 5 grams fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 8 grams sugar. Stay away, since the grams of fat and calories can add up quickly.
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What makes Reese's unique?

Family lore says that when Reese was first trying to figure out how to make his peanut butter cups, he roasted his peanuts to the point where they were on the verge of burning — and that's what still gives Reese's peanut butter that oh-so-distinctive, unmistakable taste.
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What's inside a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup?

But take a look at those ingredients in a Reese's Cup: milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate, nonfat milk, milk fat, lactose, soy lecithin, PGPR, emulsifier), peanuts, sugar, dextrose, salt, TBHQ (preservative), citric acid (to maintain freshness).
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When did Reese's eggs come out?

Reese's released the eggs nationwide for the first time in 1967. They followed it with Christmas trees, pumpkins and hearts. Last year Reese's even sold an advent calendar at the holidays. In recent years the company has spun the iconic peanut butter and chocolate candies into several versions.
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What is the oldest candy bar?

The oldest candy bar was created in 1847 by Joseph Fry using bittersweet chocolate. Henry Nestle and Daniel Peter first introduced milk chocolate to the world in 1875.
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