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Two Reese's peanut butter eggs with one missing a bite.
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Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

If you love those big Reeses Peanut Butter Cup eggs at easter, then you will go crazy for these homemade peanut butter eggs. They are surprisingly easy to make! 
Prep Time1 hour
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time1 hour 2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade peanut butter eggs
Servings: 24 eggs
Calories: 262kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Tablespoon sized cookie scoop
  • Fork
  • Microwave safe bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 pound milk chocolate candy coating

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
    1 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Gradually add in the powdered sugar, stirring well after each addition until the mixture is well combined and forms a stiff dough.
    3 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the peanut butter dough and roll them into egg shapes with your hands. Place the eggs on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Melt the chocolate candy coating in a double boiler or in the microwave according to package instructions. (If you're using the microwave, be sure to stir the chocolate every 30 seconds or so to prevent it from burning.)
    1 pound milk chocolate candy coating
  • Dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate using a fork, spoon, or candy dipping tool, tapping off any excess chocolate before placing the eggs back on the wax paper-lined baking sheet.
  • Let the chocolate coating harden completely before serving or packaging the eggs for gift-giving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg