With the most profound pleasure, I announce that today, November 15, 2022, is the 94th birthday of the beloved Reese's Peanut Butter Cup!
Ninety-four years ago, on this very day, Harry Burnett Reese invented this peanut butter and chocolate delight in his basement.
Reese was a former employee of The Hershey Company and left to start his own business, which eventually bought his candy in 1963 and sells it today. Although Mr.Reesesold the company back to Hershey, it's safe to say that his candy was a success because today, it makes up 2 BILLION DOLLARS in sales yearly.
At first, the peanut butter cups were called "Penny Cups" because the peanut butter cups were sold for only a penny. Now a pack of peanut butter cups sells for about $2.50, thanks to nine decades and inflation.
These cups aren't sold today in their original shape. Instead, during the holidays, they come in holiday shapes, like an egg for spring or a Christmas tree for Christmas. It usually comes in anything from a mini cup to an oversized one - think of the new Big Cups and Ultimate Peanut Butter Lovers -and all are delicious.
As one of Reese's biggest fans, I am excited to celebrate their birthday!
Reese's is how I got my start with Candy Favorites. I wrote my first blog post, titled "The Golden Secret of Reese's that Keeps You Coming Back," on its perfect balance of peanut butter and chocolate.
Then, I wrote an article this past summer called "The Face-Off of the Century: Which Reese's Product Will Come Out on Top?" about trying different Reese's products to find my favorite. I even wrote an article about Reese's University that discusses everything from admissions to athletics for the (imaginary) university.
I love Reese's and almost everything about them. I love unwrapping the chocolate and plopping it in my mouth. Each time I have one, it feels like I am trying them for the first time. They are just as delicious, creamy, and rich as the first time I had one. They remind me of my family, tasty treats, and fun times.
But Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are about so much more than chocolate and peanut butter.
This celebration honors a beloved candy combination that has brought joy to friends and families for over nine decades and has become one of Planet Earth's most popular candy bars!
So HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Reese's, and THANK YOU, Harry, for leaving an extra sweet imprint on our lives!
If you want to enjoy a Reese's treat in honor of their 94th birthday, place an order on CandyFavorites.com and enter the coupon code "CFREESESBDAY" for 10% off Reese's products through November 16, 2022.
