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Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 25 minutes plus 30 minutes chilling
  • Yield: 24 servings (24 peanut butter eggs)

Description

Delight in these homemade Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate. This no-bake treat is easy to make and ideal for sharing during holidays or anytime you crave a rich, peanut buttery snack.

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Mixture

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 16 ounces chocolate (semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips or chopped chocolate)
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  1. Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium-sized bowl, combine 1 cup peanut butter and 1/4 cup butter using a mixer until smooth and well blended.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Mix in 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until fully incorporated, resulting in a firm dough-like mixture.
  3. Shape the Eggs: Using about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture for each, hand shape into egg forms. Place these eggs on a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper. Refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to firm up before coating.
  4. Melt Chocolate Coating: Melt 16 ounces of chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons butter and stir to combine for a glossy finish. Set aside to keep warm.
  5. Coat the Eggs: Remove peanut butter eggs from refrigerator. Gently dip each egg into the melted chocolate, fully covering it. Place them back onto the waxed paper to set.
  6. Set and Serve: Allow the chocolate coating to harden at room temperature or refrigerate briefly until firm. Once set, the peanut butter eggs are ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Use creamy peanut butter for smooth texture; natural peanut butter works but may alter consistency.
  • If the peanut butter mixture is too sticky, refrigerate longer before shaping.
  • To speed chocolate melting, use a microwave in short bursts and stir frequently.
  • Store finished peanut butter eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • For variation, try using white chocolate or dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/reeses-peanut-butter-eggs-recipe/