These Reese’s Owls are easy to make using just a few store bought ingredients. The little no bake treats are the perfect cupcake topper for any fall or Halloween party!
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My reputation as of late is “the crazy owl lady”!
It is no secret that I absolutely adore owls. I own a few owl necklaces that I wear quite often. There are a few little ceramic owls on our kitchen shelves. I even used to run an etsy shop called The Trendy Owl. (one day maybe I’ll go back to making headbands)
If it has an owl on it, I will seriously think about buying it! (Right now I am considering an owl cover for my phone)
So with “Owl”oween coming up very soon, (sorry I couldn’t resist) I really wanted to make a simple owl treat that my kids could help out with too.
They were more than ready to help me assemble these cute candy owls. But only because I promised them the extra Reese’s peanut butter cups when they were done working.
Bribery. It works every time!
I love how the edges of the peanut butter cups are ruffled. It kind of looks like feathers, right?
Any treat made with chocolate and peanut butter automatically gets an A+ in this household!
These cute owl candies are easy to make because all the ingredients are store bought. Peanut butter cups, mini Oreos, candy corn, candy eyes, and chocolate make up this easy four ingredient treat.
If you want to make them as cupcake toppers, you would need bake a batch of cupcakes, but those can come from a cake mix if you like.
Easy peasy!
Oh, cute little owl. I wouldn’t dream of eating you because you are SO cute!
Wait!!!
I can’t be held responsible for what happens next because your body is made out of peanut butter cups!!!
How to make Reese’s Owls:
Melt some chocolate melts according to the package directions.
Use a knife to cut a slit in the side of the peanut butter cups. Dip a lollipop stick in the melted chocolate and slide it into the slit in the candy.
Twist apart some mini Oreos. Use a toothpick to dab a little bit of chocolate on the back of candy eyes and place them on the frosting side of the cookies. (munch on the extra cookie halves while you work)
Dab more chocolate on the back of the cookie eyes and place them on the top of the peanut butter cups.
Use the toothpick to drop a little bit of melted chocolate on the back of the sunflower seeds or mini candy corn and place on the peanut butter cup.
More cute Halloween treats you may like:
- Frankenstein Marshmallows
- Ghost Brownie Cupcakes
- Owl Moon Pies
- Peanut Butter Pumpkins
- Easy Strawberry Ghosts
- Halloween Mummy Oreo Truffles
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Reese’s Owls recipe:
Reese's Owls
Ingredients
- 1 chocolate cake mix + ingredients from back of box
- 1 can chocolate frosting
- sprinkles
- 24 Reese's peanut butter cups
- 48 mini Oreo cookies
- 48 edible candy eyeballs
- 24 orange chocolate covered sunflower seeds or mini candy corn
- 1/4 cup chocolate melting wafers
- 24 short lollipop sticks
Instructions
- Bake the cupcakes according to the package directions. Cool completely. Frost and top with sprinkles.
- Place the chocolate melts in a microwave bowl and heat for in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Stir until creamy.
- Use a sharp knife and cut a small slit in the side of the Reese's peanut butter cup.
- Dip the end of the lollipop stick in chocolate and very carefully insert the stick into the slit. Be careful to go straight in, or you will have a Reese's cup casualty.
- Twist apart the Oreo cookies and use the side with frosting. Use a toothpick to dab melted chocolate on the back of the candy eyes and place it on the cookie halves that have frosting.
- Attach the Oreo to the top of the Reese's cup with more chocolate.
- Use the toothpick to dab a little bit of melted chocolate on the back of the sunflower seed or candy corn and place it right below the eyes.
- Let set before placing into the top of a cupcake. Makes 24 cupcakes.
Aimee says
October 19, 2011 at 11:37 AMOh my those cupcakes are so adorable! You make the cutest treats!
The book looks like it would be right up my oldest daughter’s alley! Off to follow everyone!
suzie q. says
October 19, 2011 at 11:57 AMSo adorable! Can’t wait to try them.
http://www.semihomemadesuzie.com
cheapcraftymama says
October 19, 2011 at 12:19 PMThose are so cute and look delish!
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe} says
October 19, 2011 at 1:20 PMYum!! I mean… cute!! These are adorable. And, of course, you got me with the peanut butter and chocolate. Again! I think these may just be what the kiddo and I make for our Turkey Day snacks this year!
Lindsay says
October 19, 2011 at 1:44 PMOh my, these little owl cupcakes are just too cute! You seriously rock at decorating cupcakes–you should write a book. 🙂 Thanks for the inspiration, as always!
Carrie @ My Favorite Finds says
October 19, 2011 at 1:59 PMThese are so cute. I wish I was that creative. I need to pin these on my Peanut Butter/Chocolate board this year. These will be super cute for my kids table at Thanksgiving.
[email protected] says
October 19, 2011 at 2:11 PMThese are totally adorable! I love owls too 🙂 Would love it if you would stop by and share this at my linky party going on right now! http://everything-underthemoon.blogspot.com/2011/10/bedazzle-me-monday-4.html
Kari says
October 19, 2011 at 2:25 PMThe cupcakes are so cute. I also have a small problem with owl-related products 🙂
The Miller Five says
October 19, 2011 at 2:26 PMHow cute! My daughter’s BFF is totally into owls. I’m going to have to make her some of these for her birthday. Thanks for sharing!
Leslie says
October 19, 2011 at 3:29 PMI love owls, too!! My husband just gave me a pair of owl earring that I love! These cupcakes are simply adorable and I bet scrumptious as well. 🙂
Blessings,
Leslie
Nancy says
October 19, 2011 at 4:00 PMMy soon to be 11 year old daughter is obsessed with owls, too! I think we’ll make these for here school birthday treats! Soooo adorable!
Cookin' Cowgirl says
October 19, 2011 at 4:55 PM🙂 So cute!! Had to pin them!
http://www.cookincowgirl.blogspot.com
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
October 19, 2011 at 5:55 PMThese are so adorable! And delicious too, I’m sure. 🙂
[email protected] says
October 19, 2011 at 7:08 PMThis looks SO delicious and So adorable, I’m book-marking this to make later! I found you via “This Chick Cooks Link Party”. I’m your newest follower and would love a “follow back”!
Have a great week,
Jillian @ http://www.foodfolksandfun.blogspot.com
P.S. Your photography is awesome!
redfly says
October 19, 2011 at 8:46 PMThese are great!! Just coming to your home page made me super hungry. Lovin’ it.
Melissa
http://redflycreations.blogspot.com
kayla says
October 19, 2011 at 9:49 PMThose owls are too adorable…and look really yummy too!! You know I love anything that has Reeses in it!!
carissa says
October 20, 2011 at 2:10 AMWOWl. get it?! wow turned to owl. i’m so nerdy. but you are too. : ) and i like it. owloween! brilliant. these are too darn cute.
Carmella says
October 20, 2011 at 7:27 PMlove these cupcakes!! new, very happy, follower!
Unique2wh0 says
October 21, 2011 at 2:06 AMHi just found you through Dollar Store Crafts on facebook. Love the cupcakes and very nice giveaway. So I am here to try and win. 🙂
Unique2wh0 says
October 21, 2011 at 2:13 AMI am following Victoria’s Blog. How fun.
Unique2wh0 says
October 21, 2011 at 2:14 AMHi, I am De’Anna and I am a facebook fan of The Magic Warble.
HoosierHomemade says
October 21, 2011 at 11:57 AMSimply adorable! I’m loving all the owl ideas!
Thanks so much for joining us on Cupcake Tuesday!
~Liz
Allison says
October 21, 2011 at 5:28 PMThose owls are too cute. My daughter is an owl for halloween I may need to have her bring these for snack treats.
Jerri says
October 21, 2011 at 8:11 PMYour cupcakes are super cute! I love owls!
And I’ve already got Victoria’s book. It’s a really great read for fantasy fans!
Jenn says
October 22, 2011 at 1:57 AMWay cute cupcakes!
Jen says
October 22, 2011 at 4:52 AMAaaaaaadorable! Love them :o)
Cooking for My Kids says
October 22, 2011 at 9:08 AMThose cupcakes are adorable. My littles would love to make…and then eat…those with me. 🙂
Joyce says
October 23, 2011 at 1:21 AMI would love to win that book. I am a teacher.
Joyce says
October 23, 2011 at 1:22 AMI follow magic Warble on FB
Trish says
October 23, 2011 at 3:58 AMI don’t know why but lately I’ve been into owls too. They just look so darned cute! But seriously, it was the Reeses that brought me to your site 🙂 I’d love for you to link up to my party if you have a moment. http://www.momontimeout.com/2011/10/taking-timeout-thursday-link-party-no-1.html
Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKING says
October 25, 2011 at 5:00 PMCUTE Owls! I just love all the decorated cupcakes!!! 🙂
Thanks for linky to THIS WEEK’S CRAVINGS! (next week’s theme is National Men Make Dinner…. let’s see if we can get lots of men in the kitchen cooking!)
Sweet Peas and Bumblebees says
October 26, 2011 at 11:53 AMWe loved your cupcakes so much we’re featuring you today at our {{What I Made Wednesday}} Linky Party! If you’d like, come and grab a featured button!
Briana
sweetpeasandbb.blogspot.com
MrsFoxsSweets says
October 26, 2011 at 12:39 PMI love the owls! Too cute! I saw them looking at me in your feature at This Chick Cooks this morning. Adorable!
Vicki V @ blestnest.blogspot.com says
October 28, 2011 at 7:48 PMWhooo would have thunk it? These are a HOOT!
Jenn "Rook No. 17" says
October 30, 2011 at 12:40 AMJocelyn, your owls are absolutely adorable! I’ve shared a link on Facebook.
Jenn
Britni @ Hubby Made Me says
September 27, 2012 at 10:52 PMAdorable!! I love my crazy owl lady, she makes awesome things! Sharing on FB and pinning!
Carla says
September 19, 2013 at 10:16 PMI’ve been struggling with trying to come up with Halloween treats with my lack of decorating skills. These owls look easy (and cute!)
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious says
September 27, 2013 at 3:38 PMOkay this is too stinking cute! I don’t have kids but I’d still make this for myself!
Glory/ Glorious Treats says
October 26, 2013 at 10:21 PMSeriously cute!! Pinning! =)
Jocelyn Brubaker says
October 26, 2013 at 10:38 PMThank you so much 🙂
Andrew says
March 28, 2014 at 12:21 PMI just spent a few minutes cruising through your dessert recipes and I think I gained 20 pounds! LOL Seriously though, you have some amazing recipes! Feel free to come link them up at Blog Frogs!