There are some Easter treats that feel fancy… and then there are the ones that feel right. The kind that could have shown up on a paper plate at a family gathering, tucked into an Easter basket, or quietly hidden in the fridge with a “don’t touch” note that absolutely did not work. These old-fashioned Peanut Butter Easter Eggs fall firmly into that second category!
This is classic homemade Easter candy at its best. A smooth, sweet peanut butter filling coated in rich chocolate and shaped like little eggs. No wild flavors, no trendy twists, just the kind of simple, comforting Easter treat that’s been showing up in kitchens for generations. If you love Reese’s-style peanut butter eggs but want that made-with-love, homemade feel, this recipe is going to become a favorite!
Why These Feel So Old-Fashioned (In the Best Way)
- Simple ingredients you probably already have
- Sweet, creamy peanut butter filling
- Rich chocolate coating, not overly fussy
- Perfect for Easter baskets, dessert trays, or gifting
- Tastes like a childhood memory
This is the kind of Easter candy recipe that proves you don’t need complicated steps to make something special!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Ingredients List
- 12 oz chocolate chips or brick chocolate, for melting
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Servings: 16
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Down Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour
Tools You’ll Need
- Measuring cups
- Medium bowl
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Silicone spoon
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spoon
- Egg-shaped candy molds
These molds make shaping easy, but the recipe itself is wonderfully straightforward and forgiving!
How to Make Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
In a medium bowl, beat the peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Melt half of the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short intervals and stirring until smooth.
Spoon melted chocolate into each egg mold, coating the bottom and up about halfway on the sides.
Place the molds in the freezer for about 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
Spoon or pipe the peanut butter filling into the center of each chocolate-coated egg.
Melt the remaining chocolate and carefully spoon it over the peanut butter filling, filling the molds just above the halfway point.
Return the molds to the freezer for another 15 minutes to fully set.
Gently unmold and enjoy your homemade peanut butter Easter eggs.
Old-Fashioned Easter Serving Ideas
These peanut butter eggs are perfect for:
- Homemade Easter baskets
- Easter dessert trays and candy dishes
- Wrapping in cellophane for edible gifts
- Sharing at family gatherings or church events
They look especially charming stacked on a simple plate or tucked into pastel baskets with grass, just like Easter used to be.
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
These old-fashioned Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are a classic homemade Easter candy made with a smooth peanut butter filling and rich chocolate coating.
Ingredients
- 12 oz chocolate chips or brick chocolate for melting
- ¾ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Beat the peanut butter and powdered sugar together until smooth.
- Melt half the chocolate and coat the bottom and up halfway on the sides of each egg. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Spoon or pipe filling into the center of each chocolate coated egg.
- Melt the rest of the chocolate and top the peanut butter filling with it, filling only just above the half way mark.
- Freeze for 15 minutes to set.
- Unmold and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 198Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gUnsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 58mgCarbohydrates: 24gFiber: 2gSugar: 20gProtein: 3g
A Little Easter Candy Nostalgia
Old-fashioned Easter candy wasn’t about perfection or presentation. It was about making something sweet, sharing it with the people you love, and sneaking just one more before dinner. These homemade Peanut Butter Easter Eggs capture that feeling exactly.
If you’re craving a classic Easter treat that feels timeless, comforting, and wonderfully familiar, this is one recipe that never goes out of style!
