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3-Ingredient Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Eggs {Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs Copycat}

March 23, 2015 by Faith 24 Comments

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3-Ingredient Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

As a kid, I always thought Easter had the best candy as far as holidays go.

Jelly Belly jelly beans, Cadbury cream eggs, and Reese’s peanut butter eggs all in one day! (OMG, not to mention Sponge Candy.) What kid wouldn’t go crazy? (First of excitement and then of a sugar rush.)

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Those were the days, but I’m telling you, these days are better.

As a grown-up, I get to make a version of one of my favorite childhood candy that tastes even better. Plus, it only requires three ingredients, comes together in 20 minutes, and is fun to make with kiddos.

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If I wasn’t already, I’d be all over this like a cheap suit.

Make these “for the kid’s Easter baskets” and help yourself to one. (Or maybe two.)

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3-Ingredient Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Eggs {Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs Copycat}
Prep time:  20 mins
Total time:  20 mins
Yield: 8 candy eggs
 
Ingredients
  • 1 cup (115 g) powdered sugar
  • ¾ cup (190 g) natural no-sugar-added peanut butter (the kind that you have to stir before using)
  • 6 oz (170 g) couverture chocolate (I used Chocoley, half milk chocolate and half semisweet chocolate), melted in the microwave or double boiler
Instructions
  1. Stir the powdered sugar and peanut butter together in a large bowl until well combined. When it gets too hard to stir, use your hands to knead it so it comes together.
  2. Divide the peanut butter mix into 8 equal pieces. Squeeze each piece with your hands to help it stick together and roll it between your palms, shaping each into an egg shape.
  3. Place the peanut butter eggs on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap and put in the freezer until stiffened, about 15 minutes.
  4. Dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate and place it on a wire rack to let the excess chocolate drip off; let the chocolate harden before removing.
  5. Store in an airtight container at cool room temperature or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
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Disclosure: I received the chocolate that I used in this recipe for free from Chocoley. I did not receive compensation for this post and I was under no obligation to review the product; as always, opinions stated are my own.

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  1. Erica says

    March 23, 2015 at 7:08 am

    WHOA! These look PERFECT! Nice work! I’ve never tried making my own candy….it makes me nervous ;)

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  2. Kevin | keviniscooking says

    March 23, 2015 at 11:35 am

    These look incredible and with 3 ingredients, look easy enough. Thanks so much! I’ve seen different ones that include graham cracker crumbs and other ingredients, but this seems like a winner to me. :)

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  3. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:24 am

    I make homemade reeses cups with the same ingredients–but eggs are the best! Will do this for my kids ASAP

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  4. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:49 am

    I didn’t know it was so easy!

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  5. Christie says

    March 24, 2015 at 6:50 am

    I love that you made your own eggs and made them with peanut butter! This is the one Easter treat I always long for.

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  6. Lisa says

    March 24, 2015 at 7:38 am

    I’ve been wanting to make some homemade Easter candy that isn’t overly complicated. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter!

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  7. angela@spinachtiger says

    March 24, 2015 at 8:16 am

    These are so cute. They are so egg shaped. Reminds me of Easter when I was a child.

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  8. Tonia says

    March 24, 2015 at 8:50 am

    I agree with you on the awesomeness of Easter candy! I was at Target last night drooling over it all. The peanut butter eggs are one of my favorites and yours are perfect!

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  9. Katherine says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:14 am

    I love how easy this is! Since going vegan it’s really expensive to find dairy-free peanut butter cups let alone holiday candy. I can’t wait to try this!

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  10. heather @french press says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:37 am

    seriously I don’t think there is anything better than a giant Reese’s egg – LOVE this

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  11. Loriann says

    March 24, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    My boys would love these!

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  12. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    March 24, 2015 at 1:59 pm

    We don’t celebrate Easter, but I’m a huge peanut butter and chocolate fan – and besides, I know a bunch of kids I could really impress with these. They look fabulous!!

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  13. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    March 24, 2015 at 3:35 pm

    You just knocked me out with these, Faith! I love how simple you went with the ingredients – just gorgeous!!!

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  14. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    March 24, 2015 at 5:20 pm

    I love making peanut butter eggs! I can’t wait to try your version!

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  15. Diane (Created by Diane) says

    March 24, 2015 at 11:01 pm

    these looks so delicious WAY better than the original if you ask me :)

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  16. Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says

    March 25, 2015 at 8:38 am

    Wow, how good do these look?? I could probably eat two or three in one sitting :)

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  17. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    March 25, 2015 at 11:52 am

    I love Reece’s Eggs too. There is something special about the salty peanut butter with the sweet chocolate that I just LOVE! And I LOVE LOVE Love that you figured out how to make them from scratch.

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  18. Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel says

    March 25, 2015 at 4:23 pm

    ok the most immaculate thing i have seen in awhile. your skill is beyod what i can comprehend…id make these and they would be messy but yours are just PERFECT

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  19. Liren says

    March 26, 2015 at 12:36 am

    Wow, who knew that these amazing treats are so simple!! I must try this. Amazing!

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  20. Lily Lau says

    March 26, 2015 at 11:35 am

    Haven’t celebrated Easter… until perhaps now! You made me curious! :)

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  21. Joanne says

    March 27, 2015 at 6:55 am

    I think if I made these, the.boy and I would become obese..from frenetically eating ALL OF THEM…and then making batch after batch! My favorite candy!

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