Description
Mini Reese’s Easter Baskets are a delightful blend of chocolate and peanut butter that will take you back to childhood. These adorable treats feature a crunchy chocolate shell filled with creamy peanut butter, topped with vibrant Easter candies. Perfect for family gatherings or as a fun springtime project, these baskets not only taste amazing but also make beautiful centerpieces for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup miniature pretzels
- 1/2 cup assorted Easter candy (jelly beans or chocolate eggs)
- Parchment paper for lining trays
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by clearing your counter and lining two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon melted chocolate onto the parchment paper, forming small circles approximately 3 inches wide with walls to create basket shapes; let set slightly.
- Once the bases are firm but pliable, add a dollop of peanut butter into each basket.
- Press two miniature pretzels into each basket as handles.
- Decorate the tops with colorful Easter candy, then allow them to set completely at room temperature or in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 basket (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg