Reese's Amped Up the Peanut Butter AND Chocolate With New Cups, and We Can't Pick a Favorite
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More peanut butter? Or more chocolate? Reese's is putting you in charge of the salty-to-sweet ratio by releasing two new candies: Peanut Butter Lovers and Chocolate Lovers cups. Officially hitting shelves in mid-April, the limited-edition Peanut Butter Lovers cups have — are you ready to drool? — an actual peanut butter candy top shell, whereas the Chocolate Lovers cups have a higher proportion of sweet milk chocolate compared to a classic cup.
The mouthwatering sweets will be available in both regular and king sizes once they make their grand debut this Spring. Already curious about how they taste? I had the chance to try both flavors ahead of time, and to be honest, my tastebuds are still recovering. Keep reading for the lowdown, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled on the candy aisle come mid-April so you can try these bad boys for yourself.
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Here's an Up-Close Look at the Packaging
Each one gives a zoomed-in look at what a wild ride your tastebuds are in for.
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Let's Discuss the Chocolate Lovers Cups First, Shall We?
The packaging almost looks the same as that of the classic Reese's cups, except it proudly declares its high chocolate content in big, bold text.
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This Is What It Looks Like After 1 Bite
To be frank, my initial thought was, "Wait, is this just a normal Reese's cup in different packaging?" But once I took another bite, I realized the chocolate shell was definitely much thicker than that of a classic cup, especially around the ridged edges. If you find yourself craving more of that smooth milk-chocolaty goodness after eating a regular ol' Reese's, this one has your name written all over it.
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Next Up, Let's Bite Into a Peanut Butter Lovers Cup
The yellow background behind the product name draws your eyes right in.
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This Is What It Looks Like Out of the Packaging
Hello, peanut butter candy top shell!
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And This Is What It Looks Like After 1 Bite
Holy sweetness! I tore into this one expecting it to taste much saltier due to the higher concentration of peanut butter, but the flavor ended up being quite sugary, due to the top layer. If you gravitate toward sweeter rather than natural peanut butter, I have a sneaking suspicion you'll swoon over this one.