Description
Indulge in these delightful Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs that are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Creamy peanut butter filling coated in rich chocolate makes for a decadent treat.
Ingredients
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Filling:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Coating:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening
Instructions
- Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine peanut butter, softened butter, salt, and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until a dough forms.
- Shape the Eggs: Roll tablespoon-sized portions into egg shapes. Place on a parchment-lined sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Coat in Chocolate: Melt chocolate and coconut oil. Dip each frozen egg, let excess drip, and return to sheet. Chill until set.
Notes
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months.
- Use natural or crunchy peanut butter for different textures.
- 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
