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Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe

Super fun and easy to make, these homemade Reese's peanut butter eggs are the perfect addition to any Easter celebration!

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 18 eggs
Calories: 244 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (½ stick)
  • 1½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 12 ounces melting chocolate (1 bag)

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan, or in a microwave-safe bowl, heat the peanut butter and butter together until they are melted. Stir in the powdered sugar and vanilla until it thickens.
  2. Drop spoonfuls of the peanut butter mixture onto a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Shape into oval egg shape. Chill for about 30 minutes.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate, stirring every 30 seconds, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
  4. Use a fork to dip each egg into the chocolate and return to the parchment paper until the chocolate sets.

Notes

  • Storage: Store homemade Reese's peanut butter eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1egg Calories 244kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 18eggs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 244

% Daily Value*

Serving 1egg
Calories 244kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.