Description
A delightful recipe for homemade peanut butter eggs that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and softened butter until smooth.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into egg shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Chill the peanut butter eggs in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together until smooth.
- Dip each chilled peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Return the chocolate-covered eggs to the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate.
- Store the eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- These can be made ahead of time and frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs, Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Dessert Recipe