Homemade Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs? Yes, please! These sweet little gems are a blast to make, ridiculously tasty, and totally customizable.
Whether you're prepping for Easter baskets or just need a chocolate-peanut butter fix, this recipe delivers big-time joy in egg-shaped form.
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Homemade chocolate covered peanut butter Easter eggs
Skip the store-bought stuff!! These DIY eggs are fresher, creamier, and 100% customizable!
When you make peanut butter eggs at home, you have complete control over the ingredients. Plus, the rich, creamy peanut butter filling paired with a thick chocolate coating? It tastes fresher and more satisfying than anything you'll find on a store shelf, I promise!
Ingredients
All pantry staples-no fancy candy thermometer required. Just good ol' peanut butter, chocolate, and a few extras to make the magic happen!
- Creamy peanut butter - I prefer creamy as opposed to chunky. Also stick with regular peanut butter (not organic).
- Real butter (not margarine)
- pure vanilla extract
- kosher salt
- Powdered sugar - helps create that signature Reese's-style texture.
- Dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate.
- Vegetable oil, coconut oil or even olive oil. Thins out the chocolate to make it perfect for dipping.
- optional toppings - chocolate, sprinkles, or chopped peanuts
Peanut Butter Chocolate Easter Eggs
Equipment
- microwave safe bowl
- cookie sheet
- small cookie scoop
Ingredients
- ¾ cups creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup butter softened
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- For the Chocolate Coating
- 2 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil coconut oil or canola oil.
- Decorate the chocolates with chocolate drizzles, Easter Sprinkles and/or chopped peanuts.
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, peanut butter, salt and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar in a couple batches and continue to mix until it's smooth.
- Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the batter, roll into 1-inch balls and place a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Flatten the balls and shape them into an oval
- Pop into the freezer for 20 minutes or refrigerate overnight.
- When the candies are chilled, it's time to make the chocolate coating.
- Start by adding the chocolate chips to a microwave proof bowl with the oil. Melt in the microwave at 30 second intervals, stopping to stir every 30 seconds. Continue until the chocolate is completely smooth.
- Dip the eggs into the melted chocolate to coat well. Allow excess chocolate to drizzle off and place it on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Decorate with drizzles of chocolate, chopped peanuts or pretty Easter sprinkles.
- Refrigerate the homemade candy eggs so the chocolate will harden. Keep refrigerated until you're ready to enjoy them.
Notes
Storage
Refrigerate - These peanut butter eggs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you can wait that long, I like to allow them to come to room temperature before serving them for the best taste and texture! To freeze, place the decorated eggs on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.Love this recipe? Join the free membership group!
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Instructions
This is your quick game plan-scroll to the recipe card below for the full step-by-step (with less chocolate on your fingers). 😋
FAQ's
Totally! Milk and white chocolate are fair game. But dark chocolate? That's the real MVP-it gives your eggs a richer flavor and that satisfying snap.
You sure can, but fair warning: super-sized eggs are super rich. I like to get about 16 from a batch-they're the just-right size for snacking and gifting.
Deb's tips
A few tips from someone who's dipped more than her fair share of peanut butter eggs:
Make sure your peanut butter eggs are well-chilled before dipping. This helps them hold their shape and makes the process much smoother.
- A candy dipping tool or even a fork works wonders for dipping. It allows you to handle the eggs with precision while letting the excess chocolate drip off easily.
- If left too long, the melted chocolate can start to set, so dip your eggs in batches and reheat the chocolate in 15-second intervals as needed.
- After dipping, gently tap your tool or fork against the edge of the bowl to remove any excess chocolate. This prevents thick, uneven coatings.
Fun ways to decorate chocolate easter eggs
Want to dress them up? Here are a few fun (and easy!) ways to decorate your Easter eggs:
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the eggs for a pretty and elegant look.
- Add a pop of color with colorful sprinkles, perfect for Easter celebrations.
- Press a few chopped peanuts on top for a crunchy, nutty finish.
- Use edible glitter for a magical sparkly effect.
- Or for a delicious sweet and salty combination you can sprinkle the top with some flaky sea salt.
Storage
Let's be real-these rarely last more than a couple of days in my house. But just in case you've got willpower, here's how to store them:
Refrigerate - These peanut butter eggs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you can wait that long, I like to allow them to come to room temperature before serving them for the best taste and texture!
Freeze - Place the peanut butter eggs on a lined baking sheet and freeze until solid, then transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
More Easter treats
Easter is right around the corner, so if you are working on your Easter meal plan like I am, you may want to include this Easter Dirt Cake, Coconut Poke Cake, or the Lemon Bundt Cake on your menu!
You can find more great Chocolate Gift Ideas here! Whether you're gift to your sweetie, or finding a great gift for the holidays!
I'll be honest-peanut butter candy is my holiday kryptonite. Something about that combo of creamy filling and chocolate shell just gets me every time. What about you? Do you have an Easter candy you can't resist?
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