Homemade Reese’s Eggs Recipe
Homemade Reese’s Eggs combine the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter and smooth milk chocolate into delightful, egg-shaped treats perfect for snacking or gifting. This no-bake recipe features a simple peanut butter dough coated in melted chocolate, offering a homemade twist on the classic candy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 egg-shaped candies 1x
- Category: Candy
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Peanut Butter Dough
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 2 tablespoons milk
Chocolate Coating
- 1–2 bags milk chocolate chips (about 10–20 oz total)
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Beat together powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter, and melted butter in a large bowl. The mixture will initially be crumbly. Add two tablespoons of milk and continue beating until the dough softens slightly; it can remain somewhat crumbly.
- Shape the eggs: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough out to about 1/2 inch thickness. Use egg-shaped cookie cutters or a knife to cut the dough into egg shapes.
- Freeze the eggs: Arrange the shaped dough on a cookie sheet and place them in the freezer for about one hour to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate coating: Combine milk chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to burn the chocolate.
- Dip the eggs: Using a spoon, coat each peanut butter egg thoroughly in the melted chocolate. Place the dipped eggs onto wax paper to set.
- Repeat if necessary: If you need more chocolate for dipping, melt the second bag of chocolate chips with the remaining tablespoon of shortening following the same process. Allow the dipped eggs to fully set before serving. Enjoy your homemade Reese’s Eggs!
Notes
- If the dough feels too soft, add a bit more powdered sugar to firm it up.
- Ensure the eggs are fully frozen before dipping to prevent melting of the chocolate coating.
- Use wax paper to prevent the chocolate from sticking while setting.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep fresh for up to two weeks.
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