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.
This recipe for Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs is the same that I posted a few years ago for Homemade Peanut Butter Bars. You can choose to cut out fun shapes or cut into bars. It's up to you!
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Ingredients for the Peanut Butter Layer
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- Melted Butter
- Powdered Sugar
- Creamy Peanut Butter
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
Ingredients for the Chocolate Layer
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- Peanut butter
- Chocolate chips
Step-by-Step Directions
Step 1 | Combine the Ingredients
- Combine the ingredients for the first layer together in a mixing bowl.
Step 2 | Add to Jelly Roll Pan
- Press the ingredients together into the bottom of a jelly roll baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper.
- Then place the tray in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to an hour. You want this bottom layer completely chilled before adding the next layer.
- The size pan that I used was 15.5X10.5, however, you can use a 9X13 sized pan as well...which is what the original recipe uses. You'll get a thicker egg shaped bar though.
- But for this recipe I wanted a thinner layer to use to cut the shapes out.
- I also used parchment paper in the bottom of the bar pan as well to make it easier to get the peanut butter layer out after it has chilled.
Step 3 | How to Melt Chocolate
- In a microwavable -safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and chocolate chips.
- Heat in one minute intervals until everything is melted and smooth.
- Try very hard not to taste the chocolate...well, go ahead, it's so good!
Step 4 | Add the Chocolate Layer
- Spread the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture on top of the first layer.
- Then place the tray back in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes or longer until both layers are completely chilled.
Step 6 | How to Cut Out Egg Shapes
- Gently lift the edges of the parchment paper up from the bar pan and place on top of a cutting board.
- Now, ignore that corner that's missing. I needed to taste test the recipe.
- Place your cookie cutter on top of the peanut butter layers and start cutting out the shapes.
Decorating Tips
- Place the Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs on a platter.
- You can use colored grass to lay the chocolate eggs on top of.
- Then add the colored sprinkles to the top of the peanut butter eggs.
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Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs
An easy and delicious no-bake recipe for homemade peanut butter eggs that taste just like the peanut butter cups you buy in the store. You can slice them into squares or use a cookie cutter for fun shapes!
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Layer
- 1 cup butter melted
- 3 ¾ cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
For the Topping
- 1 package milk chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cup creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the ingredients for the peanut butter layer.
- Press into a jelly roll baking pan.
- Chill for one hour.
- Place chocolate chips and peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave for one minute. Stir until melted and smooth. Repeat if necessary until all the chocolate chips are melted.
- Pour over the peanut butter layer. Chill for two hours or until firm.
- Using an egg shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place on a tray.
- Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Please note: The nutritional information is based on the original recipe for No Bake Peanut Butter Bars, which yields 24 bars. This recipe will yield a completely different number of egg shaped candies depending on the size cookie cutter you use.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 384Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 244mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 8g
The nutrition information is calculated automatically. I cannot guarantee its accuracy. If this data is important to you, please verify with your trusted nutrition calculator.
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!
Richella J Parham says
These look absolutely delicious!! And they're so cute. I've pinned this to my Easter board.
Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I'm featuring you this week!
Lois says
Thank you for hosting every week Richella!
Ghastly Girl says
Yum, this looks so good! I love the simplicity of it too. Definitely trying this recipe this week. Thanks for sharing!
Lois says
Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoy the recipe as much as my family does!
Kristie says
These look wonderful. I never thought about making my own peanut butter eggs. Just dropping in from Funtastic Friday to check out your recipe.
Lois says
Thank you for visiting! We love this recipe and know your family will too.
Kim~madeinaday.com says
These are my fav Easter treats! Yum! Sharing! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! We hope you will join us again next week!
Kim
Lois says
Thank you for visiting! Love joining your parties!
laura says
Love these! Featuring these on the next Merry Monday Party! laura
Lois says
Thank you! I can't wait to see the party. Thanks for visiting today!
Danijela says
These are so simple to make, perfect!
Lois says
Thanks! My family loves them!