Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs are another delicious Easter Desserts that are the perfect treat to make for your family.

Seriously, is there anything better than peanut butter covered in chocolate?

For as long as I can remember both my husband and my son have loved Reese's Peanut Butter Cups.  I think they both might have a slight addiction.  But who can really blame them.  There really is something amazing about combining chocolate with peanut butter.

Looking for more No Bake Desserts and Recipes? Try my No Bake Peanut Butter Cups, Homemade Peanut Butter Bars or my Reese's Peanut Butter Hearts...yummy!

Table of Contents

• Helpful Hints for Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
• Helpful Kitchen Tools
• Main Ingredients Needed
• Step-by-Step Directions
• How to Melt Chocolate
• How to Cut Out Egg Shapes
• Easy Decorating Tips
• Before You Begin!
• Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
• How to Store, Freeze, and Thaw
• More Recipes to Love
• 📖 Recipe Card
• 💬 Comments

Helpful Hints for Easy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Choose the right pan for your desired thickness - For this recipe, I used a 15.5 x 10.5-inch jelly roll pan gives you a thinner layer—perfect for cutting out egg shapes. A 9x13 pan works too, but the bars will be thicker, which may make shaping more difficult.

Line the pan with parchment paper - Don’t skip this step! Lining the pan makes it easy to lift the chilled peanut butter layer out cleanly and transfer it to a cutting board for shaping.

Let the peanut butter layer chill thoroughly - After pressing the mixture into the pan, refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until firm. This makes cutting or dipping much easier and helps the layers hold their shape.

Chill again after dipping - Once dipped and decorated, place the eggs in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes—or until the chocolate is completely set.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

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Main Ingredients Needed

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1: Combine the ingredients for the first layer and press them into a parchment paper-lined jelly roll pan.

Step 2: Refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes, or until the layer is fully chilled before adding the next one.

How to Melt Chocolate

Step 3: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and chocolate chips, then heat in 1-minute intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.

Step 4: Spread the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the first layer, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until both layers are fully chilled.

How to Cut Out Egg Shapes

Step 5: Carefully lift the parchment paper from the pan and transfer it to a cutting board. (And yes—ignore that missing corner… I had to make sure they were delicious!) Now, press your cookie cutter into the chilled layers to cut out the egg shapes.

Easy Decorating Tips

Step 6: Arrange the Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs on a serving platter, layering them over festive colored Easter grass for a fun touch. Finish by sprinkling the tops with colorful sprinkles for extra holiday cheer.

How to Store, Freeze, and Thaw

Refrigerate: Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Keep layers of parchment between them to prevent sticking.

Freezer: Freeze in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between each layer. They’ll keep for up to 2 months.

Thawing Tips: Allow to thaw in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for about 30 minutes.

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📖 Recipe Card

This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2018 with new photos and a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!