Gather all your ingredients and tools: a medium mixing bowl, measuring cups, a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and a spoon or spatula.

In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup of softened unsalted butter.

Mix the ingredients together until they form a smooth and creamy mixture. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Once your peanut butter mixture is ready, use your hands to scoop out small portions (about 1 tablespoon each).

Roll each portion into a ball and then flatten it slightly to form a pumpkin shape. You can also pinch the top to create a little stem.

Place the shaped pumpkins on your parchment-lined baking sheet.

Cover the baking sheet with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pumpkins for about 15-20 minutes to firm them up.

While the pumpkins are chilling, melt 1 cup of Reese's milk chocolate chips (or Reese's chocolate pumpkins) using a microwave or double boiler.

If using a microwave, heat the chocolate in short bursts of 20-30 seconds, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.

If using a double boiler, place the chocolate in the top bowl and stir frequently until melted.

Remove the chilled peanut butter pumpkins from the refrigerator.

Using a fork or a skewer, dip each pumpkin into the melted chocolate, making sure to coat it completely.

Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated pumpkin back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.

If desired, mix a little orange food coloring into any leftover melted chocolate and drizzle it over the coated pumpkins for a festive touch.

Once all the pumpkins are coated, return the baking sheet to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 30 minutes to let the chocolate set.

After the chocolate has hardened, your Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins are ready to enjoy! Serve them at room temperature, and savor the delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate.