These 4 ingredient Copycat Reese’s Eggs are just like the real thing but with better for you ingredients! I know there are countless recipes for Reese’s on the internet, but I’m confident this will be your favorite. Reese’s have always been my favorite candy and I wanted to ensure that this recipe was as close as possible to the real thing before sharing it. It’s taken years, but I’m so excited to finally share it!
COPYCAT REESE’S EGGS
I take my chocolate and peanut butter desserts very seriously because they are my absolute favorite! So when I tell you this is the only Reese’s recipe you’ll ever need, I mean it. While there is nothing wrong with enjoying the actual candy from time to time, it’s fun to have an option to make at home using ingredients that are better for you and fit in with your dietary needs, which is exactly why I created this recipe in the first place!
TIPS & TRICKS
In my opinion, the best part of Reese’s holiday shapes is the fact that the inside is a thick, delicious layer of peanut butter filling coated in a thin layer of chocolate. To achieve this, roll your peanut butter dough into a thick layer before cutting out your shapes. I also like to gently remove excess chocolate from the outside when dipping the eggs to get that thin outside coating that Reese’s have. It makes them taste more authentic!
DIETARY NOTES
This recipe is made with real ingredients and fits seamlessly into the following dietary needs when using the products/brands (or ones that are similar) listed in the recipe:
- gluten free
- soy free (using compliant chocolate)
- refined sugar free (using compliant powdered sugar and chocolate)
- egg free
- dairy free (using compliant chocolate)
- vegetarian
- vegan (using compliant powdered sugar and chocolate)
- paleo (using compliant powdered sugar, chocolate and subbing compliant nut butter)
PRODUCTS/BRANDS I USED & RECOMMEND
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, paleo (sub the peanut butter for compliant nut butter) and vegan when using the products listed below. Here is a list of what I have tested and used in order to fully recommend each item for this recipe. Click on the following in order to be taken to the specific product:
Note: Use a creamy peanut butter with no additives other than salt, where possible, as well as pure maple syrup!
Dairy Free Version:
- Dairy Free Chocolate (my favorite!)
Paleo Version:
- Powdered Sugar
- Sugar Free Chocolate OR Paleo Chocolate
- Also, be sure to use a compliant nut butter!
Lower Sugar Version:
- Monkfruit Powdered Sweetener (use in place of powdered sugar)
- Sugar Free Chocolate
A NOTE ON CALORIE COUNT, NUTRITIONAL INFO AND SERVING SIZES
Due to my past experiences, I do not include most of the above information within my recipes as it is unsafe for me to do so personally. While I try to share a rough estimate when it comes to the serving size, please note that it is very subjective as we all have different hunger levels both from person to person and even from meal to meal.
If any of the above information is important to you, I understand! We are all different and have various goals and needs. If you’d like, you are welcome to calculate the information needed based on the ingredients you use when making one of my recipes.
I hope you understand! This comes from a place of love and protection both for myself and others like me. If you ever have any questions, send me an Instagram message for the quickest response time! Thank you for being here!
HUNGRY FOR MORE?
Here are some more easy and healthy dessert recipes to add into the rotation:
- Hot Fudge Pop Tarts
- Sugar Cookie Dip
- Salted Brownie Granola
- Healthy Pumpkin Bread
- Better for You Puppy Chow/Muddy Buddies
- Chocolate Hazelnut Spread
- Refined Sugar Free Chocolate Avocado Mousse
- Healthy Gluten Free Cosmic Brownies
- Easy Coconut Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
- Vegan Chickpea Cookie Dough
- 4 Ingredient Chocolate Tart
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Copycat Reese’s Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together peanut butter, maple syrup and powdered sugar until completely combined, then form the dough into a ball.
- Lay down a piece of parchment paper and set the dough ball in the center, then cover the ball in another piece of parchment paper.
- Press your hands down on the parchment covered dough ball to flatten, then continue to flatten it with your hands or a rolling pin. Be sure to leave the dough somewhat thick in order to replicate the taste of real Reese's.
- Using a cookie cutter or a knife, cut out egg shapes and place each piece onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Combine the scraps of dough to form another dough ball and flatten again in order to use all of the dough. Repeat until no dough remains!
- Freeze the eggs for 10 minutes to set.
- When the eggs have 5 more minutes to freeze, add the chocolate to a bowl and microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Dip the eggs in the chocolate, gently coating the full surface with a fork. I recommend removing excess chocolate off of the top of the egg with the edge of a fork in order to create a thin coating.
- Place each coated egg on a cooling rack over top of parchment paper to dry. You can spray the rack with avocado oil if you'd like to prevent sticking.
- Opt to cool the eggs in the fridge or freezer if you'd like. Keep cold until ready to serve and enjoy!
Have you tried them with almond butter? We are a peanut free house. ☹️ I want to try it using Barney Butter. We shall see how it goes!
I have not but I have heard of others that have tried it with good luck!
I have a question…you say refined sugar free but this has powdered sugar. Is that not a refined sugar?
Good question! In this blog post I share a section where I write out the dietary notes and how each might vary based on the ingredients used. This recipe can be made refined sugar free using compliant powdered sugar and compliant chocolate. If you go this route, you may need monk fruit powdered sugar or maple powdered sugar, for example. Hope that helps!
What peanut butter did you use?
I don’t use a specific brand, but always opt for peanut butter that is made from just peanuts and salt, no additives.
These were so delicious!
Thank you so much, Cayce! I am so glad you thought so. 🙂
These reminded me of Buckeyes more than Reese’s but regardless they were delicious! I left mine in the freezer a little longer than 10 minutes because they chocolate seemed to stick better. I also recommend having extra chocolate on hand. I needed some since I made my eggs smaller. I will definitely make this easy recipe again!
I’m surprised these reminded you of a buckeye! Definitely a good point on adding more chocolate if you make your eggs smaller, as you mentioned! Glad you loved them. 🙂
Made these for the family and they loved them so much! I found the recipe on TikTok and I’m so glad I gave it a try will definitely be making them again! I highly recommend this recipe!
I’m so thrilled that you and your family loved these! Thank you so much for making and sharing them. 🙂
Hey! If I use the no added sugar type peanut butter, do I have to adjust the sugar?
I use no sugar added peanut butter so I would say no!
Is it possible to use maple flavoured syrup if I don’t have pure maple syrup?
I can’t say for sure because I have never used a maple flavored syrup! If it is a similar consistency it could work.