Homemade White Chocolate Reese’s Eggs
Get ready to indulge in the creamy goodness of Homemade White Chocolate Reese’s Eggs. These delightful treats blend rich peanut butter and smooth white chocolate for a truly irresistible flavor. Perfect for sharing, they’re a fun, sweet project for the whole family. Make them today and transform your celebrations!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cups salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 24 ounces white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- colored candy melts for drizzling on top, optional
Instructions
- Beat together the powdered sugar, peanut butter, and butter in a large mixing bowl. You want the mixture to be crumbly yet hold together. This might take a couple of minutes, but it’s worth it!
- Add in the milk and mix until the dough softens. Don’t worry if it’s still a tad crumbly; it should just be pliable enough to shape.
- Dust a clean surface lightly with some powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Roll the dough out to about ½-inch thick. The thickness is key for achieving those perfect egg shapes.
- Use a small egg cookie cutter (or a knife) to cut out egg shapes. Get creative with your sizes!
- Press the scraps together, roll, and cut again until you’ve used all the dough. Waste not, want not!
- Place the cut-out eggs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pop them into the freezer for about an hour. This helps them firm up nicely.
- When you're ready to dip your eggs, put the white chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Use a fork to dip each egg in the melted chocolate. I find using a spoon to help cover them completely works wonders!
- Tap off the excess chocolate before carefully transferring the dipped eggs to a piece of parchment or wax paper. This allows them to set without sticking.
- If you’re using colored candy melts, melt each color in the microwave just like the chocolate. Transfer to a small zip lock bag, snip the corner, and drizzle over the eggs for that extra festive touch.
- Let them set completely before serving. This is the hardest part, but trust me, it’s worth the wait!
Notes
- Tip 1: Store extras in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- Tip 2: You can freeze the eggs before dipping them in chocolate. Just make sure to layer them with parchment paper.
- Tip 3: Enjoy these eggs with a glass of milk or coffee for a perfect afternoon treat.
- Tip 4: Experiment with flavored chocolate or add a pinch of sea salt to enhance the taste.
- Tip 5: Try mixing in crushed nuts for added texture and flavor.