Description
Peanut Butter Egg Recipe with soft, creamy centers and a smooth milk chocolate coating. These homemade peanut butter eggs taste just like the classic candy shop favorite and are perfect for Easter baskets, holiday trays, or anytime you want a rich chocolate and peanut butter treat.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 half cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 quarter teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk chocolate chips for dipping
Instructions
- Add peanut butter and butter to a large microwave safe bowl. Heat until melted and smooth. Stir until fully combined.
- Mix in salt and vanilla extract. Add powdered sugar gradually, mixing well after each addition until a soft dough forms.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture and roll into a ball. Shape into an egg by flattening slightly and tapering one end.
- Place eggs on a parchment lined sheet pan and chill for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt milk chocolate in 30 second intervals, stirring between each round until smooth.
- Dip chilled peanut butter eggs into melted chocolate. Tap off excess and place back onto parchment paper.
- Let chocolate set completely before serving. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
If the filling is too soft, add a little more powdered sugar until it firms up.
Keep the eggs cold before dipping to make coating easier.
Natural peanut butter may require extra mixing and additional powdered sugar.
You can substitute almond butter or cashew butter if preferred.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American