Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs (Printable)

Smooth peanut butter centers coated in rich chocolate, a decadent sweet treat for any occasion.

# 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, sifted
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Chocolate Coating

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

# How to Prepare:

01 - Beat together peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth and well combined. The mixture should form a soft, pliable dough.
02 - Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the peanut butter mixture and shape into egg forms with your hands. Arrange the shaped eggs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Place the baking sheet in the freezer for 20-30 minutes until the peanut butter eggs are firm and hold their shape well.
04 - Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and melted.
05 - Using a fork, carefully dip each chilled peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring full coverage. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then return to the lined baking sheet.
06 - Refrigerate the coated eggs for at least 15 minutes until the chocolate is completely set and firm.
07 - Keep finished eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The filling is infinitely better than anything you can buy at the store
  • You can customize the chocolate coating and toppings exactly how you like them
  • They keep for weeks in the fridge, making them perfect for Easter prep or sudden sweet cravings
02 -
  • The peanut butter mixture must be thoroughly chilled before dipping or the eggs will start melting into the warm chocolate and lose their shape completely
  • Work quickly when dipping the eggs because the warmth from your hands and the chocolate can soften them fast
  • Any leftover melted chocolate can be poured onto parchment to make bonus chocolate bark because wasting good chocolate is simply not done
03 -
  • If your chocolate seizes or becomes grainy, whisk in a teaspoon of coconut oil to smooth it back out
  • Double the recipe because these disappear faster than you would believe and you will want extras hidden away for yourself

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