Description
Learn how to make delicious Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs, a perfect treat for Easter or any time of year. These sweet and creamy treats are easy to prepare and sure to be a hit with everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Eggs:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Prepare the Peanut Butter Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, salt, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar to form a moldable dough.
- Shape the Eggs: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions and shape them into egg forms. Place on a parchment-lined sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Coat with Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil, dip each frozen egg, and chill until set.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use natural peanut butter for a softer texture or crunchy peanut butter for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Candy
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
