Somehow, Easter is right around the corner. Like, this weekend around the corner! Things have been quite hectic around here. Between volleyball for my 2 girls, and a nasty virus/strep going around the house, things have been out of sorts. Everything was kind of on hold last week, b/c my 4 y/o was sick, and when you have a little one that is sick (high fever, headache, feeling miserable) he/she only wants their mommy! Thankfully, towards the end of the week, he started feeling better. Just in time for dentists appointments and Number One’s 12th birthday! Yikes…I have a child that is almost a teenager!! (and the tween years are proving to be challenging as well.) So, I feel stretched a little thin right now. So much to catch up on, and so much to do this week. BUT, I definitely wanted to share these homemade peanut butter eggs asap!
Homemade better-than-Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs!!
I kid you not, these things are SO.GOOD. And better yet, they are EASY. Except for the whole dipping in chocolate thing. I really suck at that. Ever since the allergy doctor told me that I had a false positive on my peanut allergy test…I’ve been a little peanut butter obsessed. (He said that adults can NOT develop a peanut allergy, but you can to all other nuts. I’ve been testing the theory out, and I have had no problems eating peanut butter. I may need stretchier pants due to peanut butter cup consumption, but no rash, itching or hives!) So…enough rambling, on with the copycat recipe! I’ve played around with ingredients and combos, and this is my favorite ratio.
Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
1/2 cup peanut butter* (your favorite brand, but I don’t recommend the kind that has to be stirred)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/4 cup finely ground graham cracker crumbs (I ground my own in a food processor)
a good pinch of salt (this amount will vary depending on your preference, and peanut butter used. Start with a small pinch, mix, taste, and add more if needed.)
chocolate chips (about a cup)
coconut oil/butter/crisco – if needed to thin out chocolate, I used about a teaspoon of coconut oil
*I think these would still be delicious with Sunbutter or WowButter if you need to avoid nuts. They won’t taste exactly the same, but still good! I made a version with soynut butter that was quickly devoured.
- Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix, mix, mix. It’s thick and difficult to incorporate, but keep at it and it will come together. Or, use a mixer/food processor. I didn’t try this, since I was working with a fairly small quantity. However, it only makes a few, so feel free to double the recipe. I wish I had!
- After mixing the ingredients together, form into ‘egg’ shapes, place on wax paper, and place in freezer to get nice and firm. I didn’t time this, but maybe 20-30 minutes? While the eggs are in the freezer, melt your chocolate (and oil/butter if needed) in a microwave safe bowl. (Place in microwave for 1 minute, stir well, continue heating in 30 second intervals until completely melted)
- When chocolate is melted, remove peanut butter eggs from freezer. Dip peanut butter into chocolate, one at a time, to coat. When peanut butter is completely covered in chocolate, place on wax paper to cool and harden. If the peanut butter starts to soften too much, put back in freezer.
Other than me not being much of a chocolatier, these were pretty easy to make, and they tasted great. My girls and I loved them, and I just had to compare them to a real Reese egg, and I have to say, I thought mine were better! I think it’s because the homemade version had more filling and a thicker layer of chocolate. I also used a semi-sweet chocolate instead of milk. YUM.
This made about 6 good size eggs…but I also did some taste testing of the filling 😉 Research people. Research!
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Holy yum!
This looks killer.
Research … lol you crack me up!
That look so tasty!
Visiting from Simple Suppers. This is highly dangerous information for me 🙂
I know! I can't decide if I am happy or sad that I can whip these up anytime the craving hits!
Oh goodness, can you send me a case or two?? YUM! This could be a dangerous recipe to know about, LOL. Thank you so much for sharing with Simple Supper Tuesday!
Aww wow you've had a whole lot of craziness! Hope it calms down a bit. At least you have these awesome eggs!! Man…I need a batch.
So thankful for all the research you did on behalf of your readers! Might have to make these!
Hells yes those look insulin worthy!! Love it! Glad everyone is feeling better!
Oh how I love reese eggs
I'm sure needing stretchier pants is totally worth it if it's because of eating these eggs! Seriously, these are divine-way better than store bought! I may need more yoga pants just looking at them!
These look so good- and so easy to make! Just pinned this- I'll be trying this recipe for Easter- thanks!
I love that you've been testing the peanut butter theory:)
I have never heard of these with Graham Crackers before. That would be a great new flavor to add. Thanks for sharing at What'd You Do This Weekend. Linda
OOOOO yum! I've seen this linked on a few other blogs… so glad you also came to my party! Thanks for linking up to Tasteful Tuesdays! love it! Really appreciate you stopping by my blog! I’m trying to keep in better touch with my linkers/readers… If you already follow me, please let me know I will find your blog on Bloglovin (I’m transferring my follows there)if you don’t follow in any way, would you consider following via GFC or other method?
I'm an email subscriber and now following on Pinterest and bloglovin'! Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for stopping by! The graham crackers help give it the texture that 'real' Reese's have.
Super yummy, Kim. I just love the way these look! I wish someone would come here, dirty up the kitchen(more importantly clean up the kitchen) – and make some of these beauties for me.
Alas.
Great recipe!
Great looking Peanut Butter Eggs Kim! Thank you so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
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Miz Helen
So sorry your kids haven't been feeling good. That is never fun.
These chocolate eggs look amazing! Thanks for sharing on foodie friday
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Amanda
These look so yummy! Peanut Butter Eggs are one of my favorites. Thanks for linking these up at Think Tank Thursday. I've featured you today!
I have been using this recipe for years to make Buckeyes & Peanut Butter Eggs. The graham cracker crumbs give them a crunchiness & unique taste.