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Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Delicious homemade peanut butter eggs coated in chocolate, perfect for Easter celebrations.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter Use natural peanut butter for best results.
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter Softened at room temperature.
  • 2 cups powdered sugar Sifted.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Or chocolate melting wafers.
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil Optional, for smoother chocolate.

Method
 

Make the Peanut Butter Filling
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
  3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes to firm up.
Shape the Eggs
  1. Once chilled, scoop out about 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture and shape it into an egg shape.
  2. Place the shaped eggs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Repeat until all the mixture is shaped into eggs.
Prepare the Chocolate Coating
  1. In a double boiler or microwave, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the coconut oil until smooth.
  2. Stir the chocolate until fully melted and combined.
Coat the Eggs
  1. Using a fork, dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated.
  2. Place the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Repeat until all eggs are coated, then refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 20g

Notes

Store the peanut butter eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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