Easter Peanut Butter Eggs
Delight in these creamy, rich Easter Peanut Butter Eggs—perfectly sweet and nutty treats ideal for celebrating the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 eggs
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
- Shape the mixture into small egg-shaped pieces and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the peanut butter eggs for about 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Using a fork or dipping tool, coat each peanut butter egg in melted chocolate and place back on the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 15-20 minutes.
- Store the finished Easter Peanut Butter Eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, drizzle white chocolate over the eggs or sprinkle with colorful sanding sugar before the chocolate sets.
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