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Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs

Published: Apr 7, 2020 · Modified: Mar 11, 2021 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · 12 Comments

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?

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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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  • Jelly roll sheet pan
  • Egg shaped cookie cutters - these come in different sized egg shapes which would be really cute for this recipe.
  • Parchment Baking Sheets
  • Measuring cups
  • Rubber spatula

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Ingredients for the Peanut Butter Layer

Make sure you print out the recipe below and save it for later!

  • Melted Butter
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Creamy Peanut Butter
  • Graham Cracker Crumbs
Ingredients for Peanut Butter Layer

Directions

Combine the ingredients for the first layer together in a mixing bowl.

Peanut butter in measuring cup added to Graham Cracker Crumbs

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 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.

Peanut Butter Layer for Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Ingredients for the Chocolate Layer

Make sure you check out the recipe card below for complete measurements.

  • Peanut butter
  • Chocolate chips
Ingredients for Chocolate Layer

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!

Melted Chocolate and Peanut Butter

How to 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.

Chocolate Layer on top of Peanut Butter Layer

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.

Cutting shapes out of the Chocolate Peanut Butter Layers

Place the Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs on a platter.

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs on plate without sprinkles

Decorate them if you'd like, but they're good just as they are.  Look how delicious!

closeup of Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs being held

Tried this recipe? Let me know in the comments and don't forget to rate it!

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs from Walking on Sunshine Recipes

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

Yield: 12 - 16 depending on size of cookie cutter used
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

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

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ingredients for the peanut butter layer.
  2. Press into a jelly roll baking pan.
  3. Chill for one hour.
  4. Place chocolate chips and peanut butter into a microwave-safe bowl.
  5. Microwave for one minute. Stir until melted and smooth. Repeat if necessary until all the chocolate chips are melted.
  6. Pour over the peanut butter layer. Chill for two hours or until firm.
  7. Using an egg shaped cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place on a tray.
  8. 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: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount 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.

© Lois
Cuisine: American / Category: Desserts

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! 

About Lois

Originally from Queens, NY, Lois now calls northeastern PA home. You can find her blogging over at Walking on Sunshine where she shares a little of her life, but more importantly what’s for dinner at her house tonight.

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Comments

  1. Richella J Parham says

    March 25, 2021 at 9:13 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Lois says

      March 30, 2021 at 9:28 am

      Thank you for hosting every week Richella!

      Reply
  2. Ghastly Girl says

    April 01, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    Yum, this looks so good! I love the simplicity of it too. Definitely trying this recipe this week. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Lois says

      April 01, 2019 at 5:50 pm

      Thank you for visiting. Hope you enjoy the recipe as much as my family does!

      Reply
  3. Kristie says

    March 15, 2019 at 4:37 pm

    These look wonderful. I never thought about making my own peanut butter eggs. Just dropping in from Funtastic Friday to check out your recipe.

    Reply
    • Lois says

      March 16, 2019 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you for visiting! We love this recipe and know your family will too.

      Reply
  4. Kim~madeinaday.com says

    March 12, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Lois says

      March 13, 2019 at 9:46 am

      Thank you for visiting! Love joining your parties!

      Reply
  5. laura says

    March 17, 2018 at 5:49 pm

    Love these! Featuring these on the next Merry Monday Party! laura

    Reply
    • Lois says

      March 17, 2018 at 6:14 pm

      Thank you! I can't wait to see the party. Thanks for visiting today!

      Reply
  6. Danijela says

    March 16, 2018 at 1:21 am

    These are so simple to make, perfect!

    Reply
    • Lois says

      March 16, 2018 at 6:53 am

      Thanks! My family loves them!

      Reply

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