Homemade Reese’s Eggs

A homemade version of the classic Easter basket treat- now you can have them all year round! Homemade Reese’s eggs that are 1000% better than store bought!

Ok I am so excited to share this recipe with you today! Are you ready for this? Homemade Reese’s peanut butter eggs.

No need to wait for the Easter Bunny to arrive.

I know a lot of people might dive first for the Cadbury crème eggs, or the Marshmallow Peeps, but me? I dive for the Reese’s Peanut Butter eggs.

And the best part about now having these at your disposal? They are easy to make. I made these all in one pot on the stove.

See Also:

• These chocolate S’mores cupcakes have a graham cracker bottom, easy chocolate cupcake recipe, topped with a toasted marshmallow frosting!
• If you’re looking for an easy chocolate dessert to serve, then try making homemade chocolate covered Oreos!
• Calling all coconut lovers with these easy coconut macaroons dipped in chocolate! They are must make cookie!

Why You Will Love These Homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs

• Made with simple ingredients you can pronounce!
• Peanut butter filling is quickly made on the stovetop
• Makes for the best Easter treat!
• Fun baking project for the kids during Easter time!

Ingredients Needed

• Peanut butter – You want to use a creamy peanut butter. I don’t recommend a natural peanut butter that you have to stir as it can be too oily. You could use crunchy peanut butter but the eggs won’t be smooth once coated in chocolate. I haven’t tested but I think this recipe would work just fine with almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower butter.
• Butter – I used unsalted butter. If you use salted butter, then omit the added salt. 
• Brown sugar – I used light brown sugar, but you can also use dark brown sugar. Read my full tutorial on how to make brown sugar. 
• Powdered sugar – For a smooth filling I recommend powdered sugar. You can read my full tutorial on how to make powdered sugar. 
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Milk chocolate chips – You can also coat in dark chocolate or even white chocolate! You could also use chocolate melts (candy melts) instead if need be. 
• Shortening – This helps make for a smooth, shiny coating. Or you can also simply use more butter here instead. 

How To Make Homemade Reese’s Eggs

In a medium saucepan on low heat, combine the peanut butter, butter, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla and stir until creamy and smooth.

Remove from heat, and stir in powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time. Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.

Now from here, you will need to find some restraint and wait. You do have to let the mixture cool before you form them into eggs.

How To Shape These Peanut Butter Eggs

Next is making the egg shape. You want to make them into a flat ovals. 

I used a 1-inch cookie scoop. Scoop the peanut butter mixture then form them into logs, and simply pinched the ends until I thought they resembled eggs.

Not to shabby, right?

The key to these homemade treats is freezing the eggs for 30 minutes before dunking them in melted milk chocolate. I used a fork to dip these eggs. 

Dipping The Eggs In Chocolate Coating

Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. 

I melted and tempered my chocolate in the microwave  but you can also use a double boiler. . If you are new to tempering chocolate in a microwave, melt in 30-second intervals and stir in between. It’s important that you stir in between each 30 seconds. The chips may look like they haven’t melted, and it’s easy to burn your chocolate. Then simply stir in a little shortening (or butter works too) to help stabilize the chocolate.

You want to dip each egg into the melted chocolate making sure to get it completely covered. Be sure to give it a shake to get the excess chocolate off. Then place on to the parchment paper. You may need to slide it off with your finger, a toothpick or a second fork. 

And you don’t need sprinkles on top, but I mean why not?

Life is better with sprinkles, don’t you think?

Recipe Tips

• Freezing The Eggs Before Dipping: The key to these homemade treats is freezing the eggs for 30 minutes before dunking them in melted milk chocolate. I used a fork but also have used these tools from Wilton in the past to make the candy dipping process easier. Check out my guide to How To Dip Candy and Truffles if you want to learn more!
• Stir Your Chocolate- I melted my chocolate chips in the microwave. If you are new to melting chocolate in a microwave, melt in 30-second intervals and stir in between. It’s important that you stir in between each 30 seconds. The chips may look like they haven’t melted, and it’s easy to burn your chocolate. Then simply stir in a little shortening (or butter works too) to help stabilize the chocolate.
• Do Not Use All Natural Peanut Butter – You know the kind you need to stir? All that oil will cause the eggs to be greasy and not set properly. 
• Substitute If Need Be – I used milk chocolate but use white chocolate or dark if you want. You can also substitute coconut oil for the vegetable shortening if you want. 

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More Recipes To Try

Craving more peanut butter in your life? Then be sure to try my peanut butter oatmeal cookies. There’s peanut butter 3 ways in these cookies!

Or my popular no bake peanut butter cheesecake recipe. It’s an easy dessert that will seriously impress your guests.