Description
Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs blend classic American candy magic with creamy, rich flavors that dance across your palate. Rich chocolate coating and smooth peanut butter filling create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Peanut Butter Filling:
- 1 cup (237 ml) creamy peanut butter (not natural)
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Chocolate Coating:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil or vegetable shortening (optional, for a smoother coating)
Instructions
- Craft a velvety peanut butter base by blending creamy peanut butter with softened butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until uniformly smooth. Gradually fold in powdered sugar, working the mixture until it transforms into a malleable, cohesive dough.
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet and portion out the peanut butter mixture, gently sculpting each dollop into elegant egg-shaped forms. Carefully transfer the delicate ovals to the sheet and allow them to solidify in the freezer for half an hour.
- Create a luxurious chocolate coating by gradually melting chocolate in short microwave intervals, stirring between each burst to ensure a silky consistency. For enhanced glossiness, incorporate a touch of coconut oil into the melted chocolate.
- Transform each chilled peanut butter egg into a decadent treat by carefully immersing it in the molten chocolate using a fork. Allow excess chocolate to cascade off, then delicately place each coated egg back onto the parchment. For an artistic flourish, consider drizzling additional chocolate or sprinkling decorative embellishments.
- Refrigerate the chocolate-enrobed eggs until the coating hardens completely, typically around 15 minutes. Once set, these homemade confections are ready to delight and indulge.
Notes
- Prevent sticky hands by lightly coating your palms with powdered sugar when shaping the peanut butter eggs.
- Maintain consistent egg size by using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon measure for uniform portions.
- Achieve smoother chocolate coating by keeping peanut butter eggs thoroughly frozen before dipping, which helps chocolate set quickly and evenly.
- For gluten-free version, confirm powdered sugar is certified gluten-free, as some brands may contain additives.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg