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    Home » Dessert » No Bake Recipes

    Homemade Reese's Eggs

    March 26, 2023 by Marley Braunlich 4 Comments

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    These homemade Reese’s peanut butter eggs taste better than the store bought version! They are made with 3 simple ingredients and are also gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free. These copycat Reese’s eggs have a rich and creamy peanut butter filling and are covered in melted chocolate. These no-bake treats are healthy and delicious, you’re going to love them!

    This healthy dessert is delicious any time of year, but is especially fun to make for Spring and Easter! Decorate the top of the chocolate covered peanut butter eggs with colorful sprinkles, flaky salt or a drizzle of white chocolate to make them extra festive.

    If you’re looking for more Spring and Easter recipes, you have to try these delicious Cadbury Egg Cookies, Key Lime Pie Bars and Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. These recipes are perfect for spring and will bring some color to the dessert table at your next gathering.

    Jump to:
    • Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • How To Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs
    • Expert Baking Tips
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • More Recipes You'll Love
    • Recipe

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • This recipe does not call for any baking! No-bake desserts are easy to make and so are these healthy peanut butter eggs.
    • The combination of peanut butter and chocolate is irresistible. Top with a pinch of flaky sea salt and you’ll want to eat 10 of these!
    • These copycat Reese’s eggs are healthier than the store bought ones and only have 3 simple ingredients.
    • This recipe is gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar free so people with these dietary restrictions can enjoy these chocolate treats too.
    • These chocolate peanut butter eggs are perfect to enjoy during Spring or Easter. You can decorate them in fun ways with sprinkles and melted chocolate to create an interesting design or colorful look that is great for this time of year!
    • This recipe calls for ingredients you probably already have at home!
    Homemade Reese's eggs with peanut butter filling.

    Ingredients

    • Natural peanut butter (just peanuts and salt!)
    • Pure maple syrup
    • Chocolate chips
    • Coconut oil
    • Sprinkles and flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Homemade Reese's peanut butter eggs with sprinkles.

    Substitutions

    Need to make a substitution or missing an ingredient? Here are some ways you can alter this recipe to fit your unique dietary needs.

    • Dairy-free? You’ll want to use dairy-free chocolate or chocolate chips to make this recipe without any dairy.
    • Gluten-free? These treats are already gluten-free since the recipe does not call for any flour or ingredients with gluten.
    • Vegan? Use dairy-free chocolate or chocolate chips to make these treats vegan.
    • Peanut butter? I have only made these homemade Reese’s eggs with natural, drippy peanut butter (just peanuts and salt), so I cannot speak to how it would be with a traditional peanut butter like Jif or Skippy.

    Variations

    Here are a few ideas for customizing this recipe and making different flavor variations:

    • You can use a variety of chocolate to coat the peanut butter eggs. I prefer dark chocolate, but you can use milk, bittersweet, semi-sweet, or even white chocolate.
    • Change up the toppings. You can top some of your homemade Reese’s eggs with rainbow or chocolate sprinkles, decorating sugar, flaky sea salt or an extra drizzle of chocolate.
    • Flavor your peanut butter mixture with some extra salt, vanilla extract, or cinnamon to mix up the taste.
    • Add some chopped peanuts or use a chunky natural peanut butter for some crunch! You can also top the chocolate covered eggs with chopped peanuts.
    • Use a different nut or seed butter. I have not tried making this recipe with any other nut butter, so I can’t say how these would turn out. If you try making these with another nut or seed butter, let me know how they turned out. 

    This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let us know how it turned out in the comments below!

    How To Make Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs

    A mixing bowl with natural peanut butter and pure maple syrup.

    Step 1: Add natural peanut butter and pure maple syrup to a bowl. Mix thoroughly until fully combined.

    A mixing bowl with natural peanut butter and pure maple syrup for homemade Reese's eggs.

    Step 2: The peanut butter mixture should thicken and look like a soft cookie dough.

    Natural peanut butter and pure maple syrup homemade Reese's eggs on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Step 3: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion out the peanut butter mixture.

    Natural peanut butter and pure maple syrup homemade Reese's eggs on a parchment lined baking sheet.

    Step 4: Use your hands to shape the peanut butter balls into egg shapes. Start by forming an oval and use your fingers to tap in the edges on one end to form an egg shape.

    A glass mixing bowl with chocolate chunks.

    Step 5: Add chocolate chips to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat using 30-second intervals and stir in between each until the chocolate is melted and smooth.

    A small mixing bowl with melted chocolate.

    Step 6: Stir 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or another neutral-tasting oil into the melted chocolate to thin out the consistency. This makes it easier to coat the eggs.

    A homemade Reese's peanut butter egg getting dipped in chocolate.

    Step 7: Use a fork to dunk a peanut butter egg into the chocolate mixture. Flip the egg over to coat the other side. This step can get a little messy!

    A homemade Reese's peanut butter egg getting dipped in chocolate.

    Step 8: Once fully coated, return to the baking sheet and decorate with the topping of your choosing.

    A homemade Reese's peanut butter egg dipped in chocolate and topped with sprinkles.

    Step 9: Repeat this process until all eggs are coated in chocolate and decorated.

    Homemade Reese's eggs with peanut butter filling.

    Step 10: Refrigerate finished Reese's eggs until the chocolate is set. Store eggs in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Expert Baking Tips

    Peanut butter:

    • If using natural peanut butter (recommended), make sure it has a drippy, smooth consistency. You don’t want your peanut butter to be too thick or lumpy. This typically occurs when you are using the end of the jar.
    • Use a freshly opened jar of natural peanut butter for the best results. Stir the peanut butter to incorporate any separated oil before measuring. This will ensure you have smooth, drippy peanut butter that will mix well with the pure maple syrup.
    • Stir the natural peanut butter and pure maple syrup mixture well. The mixture will be runny at first and will continue to thicken as you keep stirring. Once the mixture is nice and thick, you can start scooping your peanut butter eggs.
    • If your peanut butter and maple syrup mixture is not thick enough to hold its shape when scooped and shaped, you can try adding some coconut flour, almond flour or powdered sugar. I have not tried this since my peanut butter mixture was already thick enough without added ingredients.

    More tips:

    • Freeze or refrigerate the peanut butter eggs before coating them with melted chocolate. This helps them hold their shape and encourages the chocolate to harden faster.
    • Add some coconut oil to the melted chocolate to create a thinner consistency. This will help the chocolate spread easier over the peanut butter eggs. If you don’t have coconut oil, you can substitute another neutral-tasting oil.
    • If you are adding any sprinkles, flaky salt or chopped nuts on top of the chocolate covered eggs, you’ll want to work quickly so you add the toppings before the chocolate starts to harden. Add any toppings while the chocolate is still melted so they stick better.
    • If you want to decorate your homemade eggs with an extra drizzle of chocolate, wait until the initial chocolate coating is set. Once the chocolate shell has hardened, then you can drizzle extra melted chocolate on top and return the eggs to the fridge to set. This creates a more defined drizzle. If you try to add the chocolate drizzle before the chocolate shell has set, it will not hold its shape and will melt into the other chocolate.
    • Store the finished chocolate eggs in the fridge so the chocolate remains hardened.
    Homemade Reese's eggs with peanut butter filling.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Have a question about this recipe? Here are some additional tips and commonly asked questions:

    Are homemade Reese's eggs gluten-free?

    Yes! These copycat Reese's eggs are gluten-free because this recipe does not call for flour or ingredients that contain gluten.

    Can you freeze Reese's peanut butter eggs?

    Yes! Place chocolate-covered peanut butter eggs in a freezer storage bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Enjoy frozen or thaw in the fridge before enjoying so the candy can soften a bit.

    Homemade Reese's peanut butter eggs with sprinkles and flaky salt.

    Equipment

    This recipe does not require any baking and therefore does not require many baking tools. You will need two mixing bowls, measuring cups, a rubber spatula, cookie scoop, a baking sheet, parchment paper and a spoon to make this recipe.

    Storage

    Refrigerator Instructions

    Store finished Reese's eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. Storing the chocolate-covered peanut butter eggs in the fridge helps maintain freshness and ensures the chocolate stays set. Plus, these treats taste better chilled. They are just like a cold candy bar.

    Freezing Instructions

    Place finished Reese's eggs in a freezer storage bag and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. You can enjoy this candy frozen or thaw in the fridge for a bit so it can slightly soften, making it easier to chew.

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    Healthy Homemade Reese's Eggs

    Homemade Reese's eggs with peanut butter filling.
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    These homemade Reese’s peanut butter eggs taste better than the store bought version! They are made with 3 simple ingredients and are also gluten-free, vegan and refined sugar-free. These copycat Reese’s eggs have a rich and creamy peanut butter filling and are covered in melted chocolate. This no-bake recipe makes about 12 eggs.

    • Author: Marley Braunlich
    • Prep Time: 15
    • Total Time: 45
    • Yield: 12 1x
    • Category: No Bake Desserts, Chocolate
    • Method: No-bake, Freezer
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    Peanut butter egg filling:

    • 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter*
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup

    Chocolate coating:

    • 1 ½ cups chocolate chips*
    • 1 to 2 teaspoons of coconut oil or another neutral-tasting oil
    • Sprinkles, flaky sea salt, extra chocolate, or chopped peanuts for topping

    Instructions

    1. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the natural, drippy peanut butter and pure maple syrup. Mix until well combined. The mixture will start out runny, but continue to thicken as you keep stirring. The consistency should be like a soft cookie dough that holds its shape when scooped. 
    2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop or a spoon to scoop out the peanut butter mixture and form it into egg shapes. I gently rolled the peanut butter balls into ovals and then shaped them into eggs on the baking sheet using my hands. Place the baking sheet with the peanut butter eggs in the freezer for 15 minutes.
    3. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together. Microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth. 
    4. Remove the peanut butter eggs from the freezer. Use a fork to dip each egg into the melted chocolate, coating it completely. Use the fork to lift the egg out of the chocolate and place it on the prepared baking sheet. This step can get a little messy so expect to get some melted chocolate on your hands.
    5. If adding any toppings, sprinkle them on top of the chocolate-covered eggs immediately so they stick before the chocolate hardens. 
    6. Place the baking sheet with the decorated eggs back in the freezer for 10-15 minutes or in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate has hardened. Once the chocolate is hardened, the peanut butter eggs are ready to be served.
    7. Store any leftover peanut butter eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 to 10 days.

    Notes

    • A fresh jar of peanut butter works best. You want natural peanut butter that has a smooth, drippy consistency. I have not tried this recipe with other types of peanut butter.
    • Use dairy-free chocolate chips to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan.
    • See the blog post for more tips and tricks and details on how to customize this recipe.

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    1. Greta

      March 27, 2023 at 5:55 pm

      I just made these Reese's eggs today and they are so good! I used to love Reese's, but now that I'm vegan, I wanted to make my own version with vegan ingredients. I used dairy-free chocolate chips from Enjoy Life and added some coconut oil as the instructions recommend. Thank you for all of these extra tips to shape and make these peanut butter eggs. They were very helpful since this is my first time making something like this! My peanut butter mixture came together perfectly and thickened as I kept stirring. I have already eaten two of these and I look forward to snacking on them for the rest of the week. 🙂

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      • Marley Braunlich

        March 27, 2023 at 5:57 pm

        Hey Greta! I'm so glad you loved these homemade Reese's eggs and that you were able to use vegan-friendly ingredients. Thank you for this feedback and leaving a 5 star review! Enjoy your healthy peanut butter eggs this week! I couldn't help myself and ended up eating one with a sliced apple for breakfast haha.

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    2. Sam

      March 27, 2023 at 10:32 pm

      Oh my goodness, these are so yummy! I am a sucker for Reese’s eggs but don’t love the ingredients. This is the perfect copycat!! So delicious and super easy too. Thanks for the recipe!

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      • Marley Braunlich

        March 27, 2023 at 11:14 pm

        Hey Sam! I am so glad you loved these healthier Reese's eggs. Thanks for leaving this sweet review! I appreciate it 🙂 Enjoy your delicious peanut butter eggs!!

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