Description
Indulgent “homemade peanut butter eggs” deliver a nostalgic chocolate-covered treat reminiscent of classic Easter candies. Sweet chocolate shells encase creamy peanut butter centers, promising delightful homemade goodness you can savor with each rich, satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
Coating Ingredients:
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp vegetable shortening
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until a smooth, uniform mixture forms.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to shape.
- Remove from refrigerator and roll the chilled mixture into egg-shaped portions, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Return the shaped eggs to the refrigerator for another 15 minutes to maintain their form.
- Melt milk chocolate chips with vegetable shortening in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
- Using a fork, carefully dip each chilled peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently tap the fork on the bowl’s edge to remove excess chocolate, then place the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined sheet.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-covered eggs for 10-15 minutes until the chocolate sets completely.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Adjust peanut butter consistency by using creamy or crunchy varieties to match personal texture preferences.
- Create dairy-free version by substituting butter with coconut oil and using dairy-free chocolate chips for coating.
- Control sweetness levels by gradually adding powdered sugar and tasting the mixture before shaping eggs.
- Enhance flavor complexity by incorporating optional mix-ins like crushed graham crackers or sea salt sprinkles for added crunch and depth.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 202
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg