Description
Indulge in the festive spirit this Easter with homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs. These delightful treats combine rich, creamy peanut butter with a smooth chocolate coating, mirroring the classic store-bought version but with a personal touch. Perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying solo, these eggs can be customized with fun decorations and flavors to suit your taste. Whether you’re looking to impress guests or simply treat yourself, these easy-to-make eggs will surely elevate your holiday celebrations. Prepare them ahead of time, and experience the joy of gifting or savoring these delicious creations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 tablespoons butter (softened)
- 1 & 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, blend peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until combined.
- Shape the mixture into egg shapes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet; freeze until firm (30-60 minutes).
- Melt chocolate chips and canola oil in intervals in the microwave until smooth.
- Dip each frozen egg into the melted chocolate until fully coated; return to the baking sheet.
- Freeze again until set (about 5 minutes).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg