Description
Indulge in these homemade Peanut Butter Eggs, perfect for Easter or anytime you’re craving a sweet treat. Creamy peanut butter filling coated in rich chocolate – a delightful no-bake dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk, as needed
Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Peanut Butter Filling: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a firm dough forms. Add milk if needed.
- Shape Peanut Butter Eggs: Scoop and shape peanut butter mixture into eggs on a baking sheet. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Coat in Chocolate: Melt chocolate and coconut oil, dip chilled eggs, and place on the sheet. Refrigerate until set.
- Storage: Store in the fridge or freeze for longer shelf life.
Notes
- You can decorate with white chocolate drizzle or sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Crunchy peanut butter can be used for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
