Description
Homemade chocolate-covered peanut butter eggs that taste BETTER than Reese’s! Creamy peanut butter filling covered in smooth chocolate. Easy Easter candy recipe that’s always a hit!
Ingredients
- 1½ cups creamy peanut butter (regular, not natural)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 3 cups chocolate chips (milk chocolate, dark, or combo)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
1. In large bowl, beat together peanut butter and softened butter until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Add vanilla and salt, then gradually mix in powdered sugar on low speed. Beat on medium until smooth and thick like Play-Doh.
2. Take about 2 tablespoons of filling and roll into ball, then gently shape into egg shape. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet. Repeat with all filling – you’ll get about 16-20 eggs. Don’t worry about making them perfect!
3. Pop baking sheet in freezer for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours). Eggs need to be COLD and FIRM for dipping, or they’ll fall apart!
4. In microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth and melted. Should be smooth and glossy.
5. Take eggs out of freezer. Working one at a time, drop egg into chocolate, use fork to roll until coated, lift out letting excess drip off. Place back on parchment. Smooth top with finger if you want!
6. While chocolate is still wet, add decorations if desired – drizzle with contrasting chocolate, add sprinkles, or leave plain. Get creative!
7. Let chocolate harden at room temperature (about 1 hour) or pop in fridge for 15-20 minutes. Once set, ready to eat or package!
Notes
Use regular creamy peanut butter (like Jif or Skippy) – natural PB is too oily and won’t set properly!
Butter must be SOFTENED not melted for proper texture.
Eggs must be FIRMLY frozen before dipping or they’ll dissolve into chocolate!
If chocolate gets too thick while dipping, add teaspoon of coconut oil and stir.
Add tiny bit of flaky sea salt on top right after dipping for sweet-salty combo!
Make them bigger than store-bought because more peanut butter is always better!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy, Easter
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American