I always know spring is on the way when Reese’s eggs make their way onto the supermarket shelves. But I much prefer to make these homemade Reese’s peanut butter eggs since they’re super simple and flavorful! Everyone always fawns all over these truffles at Easter, so I make them every year. They’re so much tastier than the store-bought ones.
If you are looking for a quick and easy treat to make with the kids this Easter, then I have you covered with these homemade Reese’s peanut butter eggs. They’re super simple to make with just 5 ingredients. My kids love to dip these peanut butter eggs in the warmed chocolate, and I love that the chocolate is easy to clean up.
What’s in This Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe?
- Peanut Butter: Forms the bulk of the filling. I recommend creamy peanut butter for the smoothest filling.
- Butter: Unsalted butter enriches the filling and adds flavor.
- Powdered Sugar: Sweetens the filling and helps bind and thicken it.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the sweetness of the filling.
- Melting Chocolate: This easy ingredient sets hard and shiny without me having to bother with tempering chocolate!
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How to Store
Once the chocolate has set, place your homemade Reese’s peanut butter eggs in an airtight container with the layers separated with parchment. They will keep well in the refrigerator for 2 weeks, but I have a feeling they will all disappear pretty quickly!
Tips for Success
- I used a 1½-inch scoop and ended up with 18 eggs, so if you are using spoons to scoop the filling, the number of eggs may vary.
- Because the eggs are cold when you dip them, quickly set them back onto the parchment paper for the chocolate to set.
- If some of the chocolate dries around the base of the eggs, you can trim them once they are set. I had exactly enough chocolate for these eggs.
- These eggs are delicious as they are, but feel free to have fun decorating them! You can use sprinkles or white chocolate drizzle to add some more color.
Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 12 ounces melting chocolate (1 bag)
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Baking Sheet
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, or in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter and butter together until they are melted. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla until it thickens.1 cup creamy peanut butter, ¼ cup unsalted butter, 1½ cups powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Shape into oval egg shape. Chill for about 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.12 ounces melting chocolate
- Use a fork to dip each egg into the chocolate and return to the parchment paper until the chocolate sets.
Notes
How to Make Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs Step-by-Step
Cook the Filling: In a medium saucepan, or in a microwave-safe bowl, heat 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and ¼ cup of unsalted butter together until they are melted. Stir in 1½ cups of powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until it thickens.
Shape the Filling: Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Shape into an oval egg shape. Chill for about 30 minutes.
Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 ounces of melting chocolate, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
Dip the Truffles: Use a fork to dip each egg into the chocolate and return to the parchment paper until the chocolate sets.
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