Homemade Reese’s Eggs Recipe
Homemade Reese’s Eggs are a delicious peanut butter and chocolate treat perfect for Easter or anytime you crave a sweet, creamy candy. This recipe combines a rich peanut butter dough coated in smooth melted milk chocolate to create delightful egg-shaped candies that are easy to make and sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour freezing + 10 minutes dipping
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 30-40 peanut butter eggs depending on size 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Dough
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 1/2 Cups Creamy Peanut Butter
- 1/4 Cup Butter or Margarine, melted
- 2 Tablespoons Milk
Chocolate Coating
- 1–2 Bags Milk Chocolate Chips (approx. 12–24 oz total)
- 2 Tablespoons Shortening
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Beat together powdered sugar, peanut butter, and melted butter until combined. The mixture will initially be crumbly. Add two tablespoons of milk and continue beating until the dough softens slightly. Some crumbliness is acceptable.
- Shape the Eggs: Lightly flour a surface and roll out the dough to about half an inch thickness. Use egg-shaped cookie cutters or a knife to cut the dough into egg shapes.
- Freeze the Dough: Place the shaped peanut butter eggs on a cookie sheet and freeze for one hour to firm up.
- Melt the Chocolate: Combine milk chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until the chocolate is smooth and melted without burning.
- Dip the Eggs: Using a spoon, coat each peanut butter egg in the melted chocolate. Place coated eggs on wax paper to let the chocolate set.
- Repeat as Needed: If more chocolate coating is needed, melt the second bag of chocolate chips with the remaining tablespoon of shortening and continue dipping.
- Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate to fully harden before serving. Enjoy your homemade Reese’s Eggs!
Notes
- If dough is too crumbly, you can add a bit more milk, one teaspoon at a time.
- Use wax paper or parchment paper to prevent sticking while the chocolate sets.
- Store finished eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Shortening in the chocolate helps smooth coating and improves shine and texture.
- You can substitute peanut butter with natural or no-stir varieties but may need to adjust sugar accordingly.
Keywords: Reese's Eggs, Peanut Butter Eggs, Homemade Candy, Easter Candy, Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter
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