H. B. Reese Harry Burnett `` H. B. '' Reese ( May 24 , 1879 -- May 16 , 1956 , aged 76 ) was an American inventor known for creating Reese 's Peanut Butter Cups and founding the H. B. Reese Candy Company .
H. B. Reese Harry Burnett `` H. B. '' Reese ( May 24 , 1879 -- May 16 , 1956 ) was an American inventor . He was best known for creating Reese 's Peanut Butter Cups and founding the H. B. Reese Candy Company .