Description
Enjoy these homemade Peanut Butter Easter Eggs, featuring a creamy peanut butter filling coated in rich milk chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these sweet treats can be decorated with colorful sprinkles and are sure to satisfy your cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional, for thinning chocolate)
- Colored sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and softened unsalted butter. Using a hand mixer or a spatula, mix them together until they are well blended and smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Start mixing on low speed to prevent the sugar from flying everywhere, then gradually increase the speed until well combined. The mixture should be thick and slightly sticky.
- Knead the mixture gently in the bowl for about a minute to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- After chilling, remove the mixture from the refrigerator. Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, take about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and roll it into an egg shape (2-3 inches in length). Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Repeat until all the mixture is shaped into eggs (about 12-15 eggs).
- Refrigerate the shaped eggs for another 30 minutes to firm up.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the milk chocolate chips. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth (about 1-2 minutes).
- If the chocolate is too thick, add a tablespoon of vegetable oil to thin it out. Stir until smooth.
- Using a fork or toothpick, dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Allow excess chocolate to drip off.
- Place the chocolate-covered egg back on the parchment-lined baking sheet. If desired, add colored sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.
- Repeat for all eggs, reheating chocolate if it thickens.
- Once all eggs are dipped, refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set the chocolate.
- After setting, you can drizzle any leftover chocolate over the eggs for decoration.
- Store the eggs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe container or bag, separating layers with parchment paper for up to three months.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter is creamy for the best texture.
- Feel free to customize the decorations with different types of sprinkles or toppings.
- If you prefer dark chocolate, you can substitute the milk chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes