Peanut Butter Easter Eggs (Printable version)

Creamy peanut butter filling dipped in chocolate, shaped into egg forms for Easter festivities.

# What you'll need:

→ Peanut Butter Filling

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
07 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening

→ Decoration (optional)

08 - Colored sprinkles or drizzle of white chocolate

# Directions:

01 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside for later use.
02 - In a large bowl, combine peanut butter and softened butter. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated. Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing well.
03 - Gradually beat in powdered sugar, one cup at a time, until a thick, moldable dough forms that holds its shape when pressed.
04 - Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of mixture per piece and shape into oval egg forms. Place shaped eggs onto the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Transfer baking sheet to freezer for 30 minutes until centers are firm and hold their shape during dipping.
06 - Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in microwave at 30-second intervals or in a double boiler, stirring until completely smooth and glossy.
07 - Using a fork, dip each chilled egg into melted chocolate, turning to coat completely. Allow excess chocolate to drip off before returning to baking sheet.
08 - Immediately after dipping, sprinkle with colored sprinkles or drizzle with white chocolate while chocolate coating remains wet.
09 - Refrigerate coated eggs for 15 to 20 minutes until chocolate coating is completely firm and set.
10 - Store completed peanut butter eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The filling strikes that perfect balance between sweet and salty, like the best parts of a peanut butter cup but somehow better
  • They look impressive boxed up as gifts but come together with surprisingly little effort
02 -
  • Warm peanut butter dough will slide right off your fork into the melted chocolate and create a disastrous mess
  • The chocolate seizes instantly if even a single drop of water gets into the melting bowl
03 -
  • Work quickly once the chocolate is melted, or keep it warm over a pot of simmering water
  • A chopstick works better than a fork if you want to leave decorative swirls on top

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