You only need 3 ingredients for this easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs recipe, and it tastes just like Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs! Whip them up for Easter or whenever you're in the mood for that magical chocolate + peanut butter combination.
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.)
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.
If I wasn’t already, I’d be all over this recipe like a cheap suit.
Make these “for the kid’s Easter baskets” and help yourself to one. Or maybe three.
Or maybe just go ahead and hide these for you and give the kids the store-bought Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- You only need three ingredients to make Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs Copycat: peanut butter, powdered sugar, and chocolate! And you might already have everything already in your pantry.
- The peanut butter/powdered sugar mixture is easy to mix up with your hands, no food processor needed.
- You can easily use your hands to shape the peanut butter mixture into eggs. You don't need to use a mold or roll it out and stamp it out with cookie cutters.
- Use chocolate melting wafers instead of chocolate if you don't want to temper the chocolate. (My favorite chocolate melting wafers are the Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers available on Amazon.)
The Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe
Don't be intimidated to make this recipe! Working with chocolate doesn't have to be hard, and this easy recipe is the perfect place to start.
Ingredients
- Peanut butter
- Powdered sugar
- Chocolate
Step-by-Step Instructions
Add the peanut butter and powdered sugar to a bowl and mix to combine.
When it gets too hard to stir, use your hands to knead it together. It will form a ball, similar to a dough ball.
Divide the peanut butter mixture into 8 equal pieces. Roll each into a ball, and then shape them into eggs. They don't have to look perfect, part of the charm of this recipe that the candy is homemade!
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or in the microwave.
And get ready to dip the eggs into the melted chocolate. Have a tray lined with wax paper nearby so you can put the dipped eggs on it. Or you can use a wire rack placed on a tray if you prefer.
Place a peanut butter egg on top of a fork and dip it into the melted chocolate. Let the excess chocolate drip off, and then place each egg on the prepared tray so the chocolate can set.
Once all the eggs are dipped, if you have extra chocolate, drizzle it on top of the eggs to make it look decorative.
Let the chocolate set before serving, and then dig in. And try to stop at just one, lol!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs FAQs
How Many Calories Are in a Chocolate Peanut Butter Egg?
Here is the approximate nutritional information for one of these homemade chocolate peanut butter eggs:
- 308kcals
- 19g fat
- 33g carbohydrates
- 3g fiber
- 7g protein
How Long Do Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Last?
You can store this candy in the fridge or in the freezer. I like to layer it in single layers between wax paper in an airtight container.
In the Fridge
Homemade Reese's Peanut Butter Cups will last for up to 1 month in the fridge.
In the Freezer
Stored in the freezer, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups will stay good for up to 6 months.
Why Are Reese's Eggs So Good?
A lot of people say that Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs are better than Reese's Peanut Butter Cups! It's probably largely a matter of personal preference, but there are differences between the two types of candy.
The first difference you'll notice is that the shapes are different. And you can see that the cups have ridges and the eggs don't have ridges.
The eggs have more peanut butter than the cups, or actually, a higher peanut butter to chocolate ratio. (Check out All Over Albany who actually measured!)
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are available year-round and the eggs are seasonal, so maybe the eggs just feel more special?
More Candy Recipes to Try
- Crispy Toasted Puffed Quinoa Dark Chocolate Candy Bars
- Homemade Almond Joy Candy Bars
- Healthy Snickers Protein Bars
- Old Fashioned Easter Egg Candy
- Chocolate Covered Cherries
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3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe (Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Copycat)
Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ¾ cup creamy natural peanut butter no-sugar-added peanut butter; the kind that you have to stir before using
- 6 ounces milk chocolate
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Place the peanut butter eggs on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap and put in the freezer until stiffened, about 15 minutes.
- Dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate and place it on a wire rack or wax paper-lined tray to let the chocolate harden.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Faith's Tips
- Decorative Tip: Once all the eggs are dipped, if you have extra chocolate, drizzle it on top of the eggs to make it look decorative. Or you can pour it out onto a parchment paper-lined plate, let it harden, and snack on it or store it for use next time.
- Peanut Butter Type: Regular creamy peanut butter (such as Skippy) will also work. It will just be a little bit sweeter than if you used natural no-sugar-added runny peanut butter.
- Chocolate Type: Instead of milk chocolate, you can use dark chocolate or a mixture of milk and dark chocolate.
- If You Don't Want to Temper the Chocolate: You can use chocolate melting wafers instead of chocolate if you don't want to temper the chocolate. (My favorite chocolate melting wafers are the Ghirardelli Dark Melting Wafers available on Amazon.)
- Storage: To store these Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs, layer them in single layers between wax paper in an airtight container. Store them in the fridge for up to 1 month or in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Nutrition
This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on March 23, 2015. I updated it with more information on March 29, 2021.
Maryanne says
I make my peanut butter filling basically the same way you do except I add a little molasses to the filling. I used to buy my filling at a candy supply store and molasses was listed as one of the ingredients which gave me the idea to add a small amount to my homemade filling. My family loves it this way. Last year I actually added a small amount of granulated sugar also to give the filling a little more texture like a Reese’s peanut butter cup. That was also very good.
D zajaczkowski says
Can I use milk chocolate chips for the p b eggs
Faith says
D, Yes, that could work, my only thought is that the chocolate might be too thick to dip the pb eggs in. To help with this, you could stir a tiny bit of coconut oil into the melted chocolate chips if you have it on hand. Please let me know how it goes if you try it!
Joanne says
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!
Lily Lau says
Haven't celebrated Easter... until perhaps now! You made me curious! :)
Liren says
Wow, who knew that these amazing treats are so simple!! I must try this. Amazing!
Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel says
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
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
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.
Brandon @ Kitchen Konfidence says
Wow, how good do these look?? I could probably eat two or three in one sitting :)
Diane (Created by Diane) says
these looks so delicious WAY better than the original if you ask me :)
Angie | Big Bear's Wife says
I love making peanut butter eggs! I can't wait to try your version!
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
You just knocked me out with these, Faith! I love how simple you went with the ingredients - just gorgeous!!!
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
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!!
Loriann says
My boys would love these!
heather @french press says
seriously I don't think there is anything better than a giant Reese's egg - LOVE this
Katherine says
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!
Tonia says
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!
angela@spinachtiger says
These are so cute. They are so egg shaped. Reminds me of Easter when I was a child.
Lisa says
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!
Christie says
I love that you made your own eggs and made them with peanut butter! This is the one Easter treat I always long for.
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
I didn't know it was so easy!
Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says
I make homemade reeses cups with the same ingredients--but eggs are the best! Will do this for my kids ASAP
Kevin | keviniscooking says
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. :)
Erica says
WHOA! These look PERFECT! Nice work! I've never tried making my own candy....it makes me nervous ;)