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Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Published: Apr 12, 2022 by Anna 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission.

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These Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are a copycat for the Reese's Eggs candy! Easily made from scratch with simple ingredients. The addition of graham cracker crumbs gives the eggs the signature slightly crunchy texture!

Peanut butter eggs stacked on a board.

Reese's Peanut Butter Eggs Copycat

If you are peanut butter and chocolate candy fan like me, you probably enjoy the holiday candy from Reese's. Pumpkins for Halloween, trees for Christmas, and of course, eggs for Easter. They are my favorite! Even better? This homemade version. After a few trials, I think I got the texture just right! The peanut butter filling is creamy, with a slight crunch. My secret: graham cracker crumbs!

This candy recipe is very easy and fun to make for kids and adults. Shaping the dough into eggs is simple and yields lots of fun! Remember, they don't have to be perfect! Next, dip them in melted chocolate and gently swipe the fork across the tops. No drizzling necessary!

Ingredients:

  • peanut butter
  • powdered sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • graham cracker crumbs
  • chocolate chips
  • oil

Ingredients for peanut butter eggs in small bowls on a board.

How to make Peanut Butter Easter Eggs?

  • Start by mixing peanut butter and powdered sugar with an electric hand mixer.
  • Add vanilla, salt, and graham cracker crumbs and mix in.
  • Shape the mixture into eggs.

Ingredients mixed in a bowl and formed into eggs.

  • Melt chocolate with oil in a heat-safe bowl.
  • Dip each peanut butter egg in chocolate using a fork. Place on a baking sheet to set.

Melted chocolate in a bowl and chocolate covered eggs on a baking sheet.

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How to shape the eggs?

Start by scooping a tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture. Roll it in your hands into a ball, then flatten it with the centers of your palms. Shape one side into a cone and round the bottom. That's it!

Another way to make the eggs requires a cookie cutter. Spread the entire peanut butter mixture on a flat surface, cover with saran wrap and roll out so it is the same thickness. Use the egg cookie cutter to cut out eggs.

Storing:

Since the eggs are dipped in chocolate, I recommend storing the candy in a fridge. Place them in a container with a lid. Use parchment paper in between layers, if needed. It will prevent sticking.

Chocolate covered peanut butter eggs on a cream plate.

More Easter dessert recipes:

  • Raspberry Cake with Sweet Cream Glaze
  • Perfect Cheesecake
  • Moist Carrot Cake
  • Pineapple Coconut Crumb Bars

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Peanut butter eggs stacked on a board.

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs (Reese's Copycat)

Author: Anna
These Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are a copycat for the Reese’s Eggs candy! Easily made from scratch with simple ingredients. The addition of graham cracker crumbs gives the eggs the signature slightly crunchy texture!
5 from 6 votes
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Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 1 minute min
Total Time 26 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 pieces
Calories 241 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix peanut butter with electric hand mixer. Mix for 30 seconds.
    1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • Add ½ cup of powdered sugar at a time and mix well.
    1 ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Add vanilla, salt and graham cracker crumbs. Mix in.
    ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of peanut butter mixture and roll in your hands. Press it gently in between of your palms. Shape one side into a rounded cone. Smooth out edges if needed. Place eggs on prepared sheet.
  • In a heat-proof bowl, melt chocolate and oil. Stir until smooth.
    1 ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • Using a fork, dip each egg in melted chocolate. Place back on the baking sheet. Gently swipe the fork across the egg, if you like the drizzled look.
  • Let the eggs sit until the chocolate is set or pop them in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

  • Since the eggs are dipped in chocolate, I recommend storing the candy in a fridge. Place them in a container with a lid. Use parchment paper in between layers, if needed. It will prevent sticking.
  • Please note, you can use any oil you like. I used vegetable, but canola, avocado or grapeseed work great too! If you use coconut oil, the chocolate will set into a shell.
  • I did not test this recipe with natural peanut butter. It has a runny consistency and it will change the texture.
  • Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 119mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. Tatiana says

    March 18, 2025 at 8:38 am

    5 stars
    They looked so good that I had to make them.

    Reply
  2. Kristyn says

    April 18, 2022 at 10:42 am

    5 stars
    Why are these so much better as eggs!! I could eat way more than I should! Didn't realize how easy they were to make!! We'll be making them from here on out!

    Reply
  3. Caryn Darts says

    April 18, 2022 at 7:02 am

    5 stars
    Truly amazing. SO much better than Reese's! I need to make more!

    Reply
  4. Allyssa says

    April 18, 2022 at 6:38 am

    5 stars
    This tasted so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this super easy to make peanutbutter easter eggs recipe! Fam really loves it! Will surely have this again! Highly recommended!

    Reply
  5. Sabrina says

    April 15, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    5 stars
    so much fun, thank you for this copycat recipe, I really like being able to make sure what goes into these too, no fillers or weird ingredients, much appreciated!

    Reply
    • Anna says

      May 10, 2022 at 9:41 pm

      I agree! They are so easy to make, no excuse not to try. Thanks, Sabrina!

      Reply
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