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Peanut Butter Eggs

Peanut Butter Eggs see a rich, creamy peanut filling coated in chocolate. This super easy Reese’s Eggs copycat recipe is perfect for Easter!
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Chill Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Homemade Reese Eggs, Peanut Butter Eggs
Servings: 10 eggs
Author: Jen Lunsford

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Peanut Butter
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 tsp Vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup Chocolate Chips
  • 1 tbsp Shortening

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Melt peanut butter and butter for 1 minute in microwave.
  • Stir until well blended.
  • Add vanilla and powdered sugar and mix well. If mixture is too wet and sticky add more powdered sugar.
  • Divide mixture into 10 portions and shape into a egg shape.
  • Place eggs on prepared sheet and place in freezer for 15 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate and shortening in microwave by heating for 30 seconds then stirring and repeating process until it is melted and smooth.
  • Using a fork, dip egg into chocolate and flip to cover completely. Lift with fork and gently tap on edge of the bowl allowing excess chocolate to drip off.
  • Place back on parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate 10 minutes until chocolate has set.

Notes

Note: If your peanut butter egg mixture is not workable, add more powdered sugar. Depending on the peanut butter used in the recipe, you may need more sugar.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg