Homemade Reese’s Eggs

Get creative by drizzling melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate coating for added decoration.Experiment with different nut butters for unique flavor variations. Experiment with different nut butters for unique flavor variations.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cupcreamy peanut butter1/4 cupunsalted butter, softened1 teaspoonvanilla extract2 cupspowdered sugarFor the Chocolate Coating:2 cupsmilk chocolate chips1 tablespoonvegetable shortening
1/4 cupunsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoonvanilla extract2 cupspowdered sugarFor the Chocolate Coating:2 cupsmilk chocolate chips1 tablespoonvegetable shortening
2 cupspowdered sugarFor the Chocolate Coating:2 cupsmilk chocolate chips1 tablespoonvegetable shortening
2 cupsmilk chocolate chips
1 tablespoonvegetable shortening

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract.Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. The mixture should be firm but still easy to mold.Shape the Peanut Butter Eggs:Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Scoop out portions of the peanut butter mixture and shape them into egg-like forms. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and let the peanut butter eggs chill for at least 30 minutes.Prepare the Chocolate Coating:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.Coat the Peanut Butter Eggs:Using a fork, dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.Chill and Set:Return the baking sheet to the freezer to let the chocolate coating set. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes.Serve and Enjoy:Once the chocolate is fully set, your homemade Reese’s Eggs are ready to be enjoyed.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until well combined. The mixture should be firm but still easy to mold.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Scoop out portions of the peanut butter mixture and shape them into egg-like forms. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and let the peanut butter eggs chill for at least 30 minutes.Prepare the Chocolate Coating:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.Coat the Peanut Butter Eggs:Using a fork, dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.Chill and Set:Return the baking sheet to the freezer to let the chocolate coating set. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes.Serve and Enjoy:Once the chocolate is fully set, your homemade Reese’s Eggs are ready to be enjoyed.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Scoop out portions of the peanut butter mixture and shape them into egg-like forms. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and let the peanut butter eggs chill for at least 30 minutes.Prepare the Chocolate Coating:In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.Coat the Peanut Butter Eggs:Using a fork, dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.Chill and Set:Return the baking sheet to the freezer to let the chocolate coating set. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes.Serve and Enjoy:Once the chocolate is fully set, your homemade Reese’s Eggs are ready to be enjoyed.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer and let the peanut butter eggs chill for at least 30 minutes.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the milk chocolate chips and vegetable shortening together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.Coat the Peanut Butter Eggs:Using a fork, dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.Chill and Set:Return the baking sheet to the freezer to let the chocolate coating set. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes.Serve and Enjoy:Once the chocolate is fully set, your homemade Reese’s Eggs are ready to be enjoyed.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Using a fork, dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it’s fully coated.Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.Chill and Set:Return the baking sheet to the freezer to let the chocolate coating set. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes.Serve and Enjoy:Once the chocolate is fully set, your homemade Reese’s Eggs are ready to be enjoyed.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Allow any excess chocolate to drip off before placing the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Return the baking sheet to the freezer to let the chocolate coating set. This will take approximately 15-20 minutes.Serve and Enjoy:Once the chocolate is fully set, your homemade Reese’s Eggs are ready to be enjoyed.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Once the chocolate is fully set, your homemade Reese’s Eggs are ready to be enjoyed.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Notes

Get creative by drizzling melted white chocolate over the dark chocolate coating for added decoration.Experiment with different nut butters for unique flavor variations.
Experiment with different nut butters for unique flavor variations.