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Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs (Easy 6-Ingredient Recipe)

Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs (Easy 6-Ingredient Recipe)


  • Author: BeauCollier

Description

Creamy peanut butter filling wrapped in a smooth milk chocolate shell—these homemade Reese’s-style peanut butter eggs are rich, nostalgic, and dangerously easy to make. No oven, no fancy tools, just pure Easter magic made right on your kitchen counter.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups creamy peanut butter (no-stir, like Jif or Skippy)

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 cups powdered sugar (confectioners’ sugar)

  • 2 cups milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening


Instructions

  1. Make the Peanut Butter Filling
    In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth.

  2. Add the Sugar
    Stir in powdered sugar one cup at a time. The mixture will be thick at first, then come together into a soft, moldable dough.

  3. Shape the Eggs
    Scoop about 1½–2 tablespoons of dough per egg. Roll into a ball, then gently shape into an oval.
    Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

  4. Freeze (Very Important!)
    Freeze shaped eggs for 20–30 minutes until firm.

  5. Melt the Chocolate
    Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave (30-second intervals, stirring between). Stir until smooth and glossy.

  6. Dip the Eggs
    Using a fork, dip each egg into melted chocolate. Let excess drip off, then place back on parchment.
    Optional: Drag fork tines across the top for the classic look.

  7. Set & Enjoy
    Let chocolate set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15–20 minutes until firm.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature peanut butter for smoother mixing

  • If dough is sticky, add powdered sugar 1 tablespoon at a time

  • Let frozen eggs sit out 2–3 minutes before dipping to prevent chocolate cracking

  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before the chocolate sets for a gourmet touch

  • A fork works perfectly—no fancy candy tools required