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homemade Reeses peanut butter eggs
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Homemade Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs

Homemade Resses Peanut Butter Eggs are easy & delicious to make rich in your kitchen! This no bake treat is perfect every year on for Easter.
Prep Time20 minutes
Chill Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 20
Author: Karli Bitner

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar divided
  • 1/2 cup finely minced peanuts
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp vegetable shortening

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl using an electric mixer, combine the butter and peanut butter until smooth. 
  • Add in 2 cups powdered sugar, minced peanuts vanilla and salt. Mix as well as you can and then turn onto the table and knead. 
  • Slowly knead until youo have a smooth, but thick peanut butter 'dough'.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to divide up the peanut butter mixer evenly. shape into eggs. (can use a cookie cutter if desired!)
  • Place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet and freeze for 15 minutes. 
  • Melt the chocolate and vegetable shortening for 30 second intervals in the microwave until smooth. 
  • Use a fork to help dip each of the eggs in the melted chocolate. 
  • Return to the parchment paper and repeat with remaining peanut butter eggs. 
  • Freeze for an additional 15 minutes, until set. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 246kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 79IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg