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Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs

Delicious Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs for Your Sweet Cravings

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs, a creamy and nostalgic treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 eggs
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Natural nut butters may alter the consistency.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Coconut oil can be used, but texture may vary.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances the overall flavor.
  • 1 pinch Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar No easy substitution for this ingredient.
Chocolate Coating Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups Milk Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet chocolate can be used for a less sweet flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Shortening Another solid fat like coconut oil works, but may alter flavor.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Cookie scoop
  • Parchment paper
  • fork

Method
 

Instructions for Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
  1. Melt the creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until smooth, about 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until fully combined.
  2. Portion the peanut butter filling using a cookie scoop or your hands, shaping them into egg forms. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for approximately 30 minutes.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk chocolate chips and vegetable shortening. Heat in microwave for 30-second intervals until melted and smooth, about 1–2 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  4. Once the peanut butter eggs are firm, dip each into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Tap off excess chocolate and return to the baking sheet.
  5. Refrigerate the coated eggs for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until chocolate has hardened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs in an airtight container. Fresh for up to a week in the fridge or freeze for three months with parchment paper.

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