🥜 Peanut Butter Eggs (Homemade Reese’s-Style)
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 to 2½ cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or vegetable oil)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Peanut Butter Filling
In a mixing bowl, combine:
- Peanut butter
- Softened butter
- Vanilla extract
Mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Add Powdered Sugar
Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing well until a thick dough forms.
👉 The mixture should be soft but firm enough to shape.
3. Shape the Eggs
- Scoop about 1–2 tablespoons of dough
- Roll into balls, then gently flatten into egg shapes
- Place on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
Put in the freezer for 20–30 minutes to firm up.
4. Melt the Chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl:
- Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil
- Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until smooth
5. Dip the Eggs
- Use a fork or toothpick to dip each peanut butter egg into melted chocolate
- Let excess chocolate drip off
- Place back onto parchment paper
6. Set the Chocolate
- Refrigerate for about 20 minutes or until the chocolate hardens
✨ Optional Tips
- Drizzle extra melted chocolate on top for decoration
- Add a pinch of salt to the filling for a sweet-salty twist
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor
🧊 Storage
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week
- Can also be frozen for up to 2 months
😋 Result
You’ll get rich, creamy peanut butter centers coated in smooth chocolate—just like store-bought, but even better!
If you want, I can also give you a healthier version, no-sugar version, or even a protein-packed recipe 💪
