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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Mar 17, 2022 by Dee

    This Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs recipe makes an easy Easter dessert or treat! Only 4 ingredients and better than store bought! via @meamel

    Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs made with melted chocolate over creamy peanut butter are perfect treats for your Easter basket! These easy Chocolate peanut butter eggs are everyone's favorite treat!

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    If you like Reese's eggs, you're going to love these homemade chocolate peanut butter eggs! These 4 ingredient peanut butter eggs are super easy and make a delicious addition to your Easter dessert table.

    I absolutely loved finding Reese's peanut butter eggs in my Easter basket. They were one of my favorite types of Easter candy. I would even sneak one (or more) for breakfast before we even left for church -- protein, y'all!

    My oldest baby is absolutely crazy about the chocolate and peanut butter combo. She suggested that we try making our own homemade chocolate covered peanut butter eggs. Of course, I was up for the challenge!

    Ingredients

    You only need a few simple ingredients for this peanut butter eggs recipe. You should be able to find them in your grocery stores or online.

    • Creamy peanut butter
    • Powdered sugar
    • Graham crackers
    • Chocolate chips or chocolate candy melts
    • Coconut oil
    peanut butter egg cut open

    How to Make Peanut Butter Eggs

    First, you make the easy peanut butter filling. We ended up making a filling that's almost the same as the one we use for no bake chocolate peanut butter bars.

    It has graham cracker crumbs in it, so it's got the same kind of texture as Reese's eggs.

    If you want smoother peanut butter filling, you can make them without the graham crackers. But I love the crunchier texture that you get with the graham crackers added. It also helps the eggs hold their shape.

    After you make the filling, use a plastic deviled egg tray to form the egg shapes. Super easy and cheap! You can get these plastic deviled egg trays at the Dollar store or probably any store close to Easter.

    peanut butter filling in deviled egg mold

    We didn't fill the egg-shaped openings completely with the peanut butter mixture. We used about a tablespoon of the mixture for each egg and pressed it into the egg cavity.

    Then I put the tray into the freezer for just a few minutes so that the filling would be firm enough to dip into melted chocolate. You can also refrigerate the filling if you prefer.

    We used semi-sweet chocolate morsels for the chocolate coating. For a smoother coating, we like to add a tablespoon of shortening or coconut oil to thin it out.

    If you use chocolate candy coating or candy melts, you can leave out the coconut oil.

    The best way to coat peanut butter eggs is to dip the peanut butter filling into the melted chocolate with a fork. After dipping the peanut butter eggs into the chocolate, we place them on a wax paper-lined plate or baking sheet to dry. 

    chocolate dipped peanut butter eggs on wax paper to dry

    The eggs were done, but way too plain for this time of the year!

    So, we melted some candy coating and added colorful candy stripes to the eggs. Much better!  

    chocolate covered peanut butter eggs with yellow and blue stripes in a bowl with edible Easter grass

    We also added pastel sprinkles and bunnies to a few. You need to add these right away, though -- before the chocolate starts to set.

    Otherwise, the decorations won't stick to the chocolate. Grab a partner for this, and it goes much smoother!

    homemade chocolate easter eggs with sprinkles on the table

    Variations

    There are many ways to customize this Easter egg candy recipe!

    Use any chocolate you like. White chocolate, milk chocolate, and dark chocolate all work great--choose whichever chocolate flavor is your favorite!

    I like mixing creamy peanut butter and graham crackers to make the peanut butter mixture, but you could use any type you want. Crunchy peanut butter might make the top of the chocolate eggs less even, but should be easy enough to smooth.

    Whether you're using smooth peanut butter, creamy peanut butter, or a natural peanut butter, just make sure that the eggs are a consistency you like.

    Decorate the top of the egg however you want. Sprinkles, any excess chocolate, colorful confectionery coating--this is a great recipe for just having fun!

    How to Store

    Store your peanut butter chocolate eggs in an airtight container in the fridge, or at room temperature if your kitchen is cool.

    You can also make this peanut butter egg recipe ahead. Just form the filling into egg shapes, and freeze!

    When you're ready to decorate the eggs, let them thaw before dipping in chocolate. Keep the frozen eggs wrapped in wax paper and keep them tightly covered in a freezer-safe container.

    Recipe

    homemade peanut butter eggs covered in melted chocolate with Easter sprinkles on top

    Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

    Published by Dee
    This Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs recipe makes an easy Easter dessert or treat! Only 4 ingredients and better than store bought!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    refrigeration time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 eggs
    Calories 212 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the peanut butter filling

    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 cup powdered sugar
    • ½ cup crushed graham crackers

    for the chocolate coating

    • 2 cups semi sweet chocolate morsels
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil for softer chocolate
    • 1 cup each blue and yellow candy melts optional
    • seasonal sprinkles optional

    Instructions
     

    • Mix the peanut butter and powdered sugar until combined
    • Stir in the crushed graham crackers
    • Place a tablespoon of peanut butter mixture into an egg-shaped mold, and continue until all cavities are filled
    • Refrigerate or freeze until firm
    • In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil according to package directions. In separate bowls, melt the candy melts according to package directions.
    • Dip the peanut butter centers into the chocolate until fully coated, and place on wax paper to dry (you can pop these into the refrigerator if you want)
    • Use a fork to make stripes over the eggs with the candy coating, if desired
    • Top with seasonal sprinkles, if desired

    Notes

    You can also use melted chocolate candy coating instead of chocolate chips, and leave out the coconut oil.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 75mgPotassium: 189mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 18mgIron: 1.5mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

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    These adorable peanut butter chocolate eggs are one of my family's favorite treats during Easter time!

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    First published in 2016 and updated in March 2022.

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    1. Ann says

      April 14, 2022 at 10:18 am

      Made these for an Easter egg hunt party and they were a big hit - definitely as good if not better than Reese's eggs!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Edna says

      March 18, 2022 at 5:43 pm

      Made these tonight with the grandkids! They hated waiting between the stages. They just wanted to eat them!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 19, 2022 at 9:34 pm

        They are hard to resist! Thanks, Edna!

    3. Jim says

      March 13, 2021 at 9:06 am

      The kids made these last night. Easy and they couldn't wait to eat them too. Have to make more before Easter comes.5 stars

      Reply
    4. Angie says

      April 15, 2019 at 11:37 am

      I love this! These would be so easy and fun to make with the kids!5 stars

      Reply
    5. Jade Manning says

      April 15, 2019 at 9:19 am

      oh my these look out of this world!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 15, 2019 at 9:36 am

        Thank you so much, Jade! We loved them.

    6. Jenny says

      April 15, 2019 at 7:39 am

      I love that you used an egg plate - I have one hiding in a cabinet somewhere!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 15, 2019 at 9:36 am

        It makes molding the eggs so easy! 🙂

    7. Taylor says

      April 15, 2019 at 7:35 am

      One of my favorite Easter treats! Love the idea of making them at home!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 16, 2019 at 1:17 pm

        Thanks! I think homemade is always better. 🙂

    8. Catalina says

      April 14, 2019 at 3:59 am

      These eggs are so cute and I am sure they are so tasty!5 stars

      Reply
    9. Stephanie says

      April 13, 2019 at 1:10 pm

      These are going to be perfect for Easter baskets! What an adorable idea!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 16, 2019 at 1:12 pm

        Thank you so much, Stephanie! We love them! 🙂

    10. Chrissie Baker says

      April 13, 2019 at 5:19 am

      Looks so delicious and easy to make! Perfect for Easter!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        April 16, 2019 at 1:10 pm

        Thanks! We love making them at Easter. 🙂

    11. Brandy O'Neill says

      April 12, 2019 at 3:15 pm

      Perfect for Easter and nothing better than homemade!

      Reply
    12. Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says

      March 22, 2016 at 10:50 pm

      What a great idea, Dee! Thanks for the freezer tip...I am going to try these!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 22, 2016 at 11:22 pm

        We loved them, and we're making more this week. Hope you enjoy them as much as we do! 🙂

    13. Miz Helen says

      March 21, 2016 at 8:16 am

      I would love to find these eggs in my Easter Basket! Hope you have a very special week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 21, 2016 at 10:13 am

        Thanks, Miz Helen! We're going to make more this week! 🙂

    14. Winnie says

      March 15, 2016 at 4:56 am

      These are simply mouth-watering!! If I could I'd grab all of them now and eat5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 15, 2016 at 6:23 am

        Thanks, Winnie! They really are good!

    15. Debbie-Dabble says

      March 12, 2016 at 12:46 pm

      Now these look SO GOOD!! Thanks so much for dropping by!!

      Hugs,
      Deb

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 13, 2016 at 3:46 pm

        Thanks so much, Deb! We love them. 🙂

    16. Meg says

      March 11, 2016 at 3:02 pm

      These look so good...and simple. I've thought about making something similar before, and I'm pinning this so I actually do it this year!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 11, 2016 at 4:45 pm

        Thanks, Meg! They really are easy. Let me know how you like them! 🙂

    17. Martie says

      March 11, 2016 at 7:14 am

      Great idea about the egg plate for making the peanut butter egg shapes! I'll give this a try, for sure! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 11, 2016 at 7:20 am

        Thanks, Marie! It was actually my daughter's idea, and I'm glad it worked. 🙂

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