Description
Delicious homemade peanut butter eggs coated in chocolate, perfect for holidays and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1 pinch sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional sea salt.
- Adjust the texture: Add more powdered sugar as needed until it forms a non-sticky dough.
- Shape the dough: Roll into oval shapes resembling eggs and arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the eggs: Place in the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the chocolate: Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted and smooth.
- Dip the peanut butter eggs in melted chocolate using a fork, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Set the coated eggs back on the parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes to set.
- Serve and enjoy your homemade peanut butter eggs!
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for a longer shelf life. Can be frozen for up to three months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: peanut butter, chocolate, dessert, homemade, Easter, treats