Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs (Printable)
Creamy peanut butter centers coated in chocolate with a sprinkle of sea salt for a delightful bite-sized treat.
# 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 - Pinch of fine sea salt
→ Chocolate Coating
06 - 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
07 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening
→ Garnish
08 - Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
# How To Make It:
01 - Beat together peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl until smooth and creamy.
02 - Gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until a thick, moldable dough forms.
03 - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and shape into egg forms. Place on the sheet.
04 - Freeze the shaped eggs for 20–25 minutes until firm.
05 - While the eggs chill, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth.
06 - Using two forks, dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, letting excess drip off, and return to the parchment-lined sheet.
07 - Immediately sprinkle each egg with flaky sea salt before the chocolate sets.
08 - Refrigerate the eggs for 20 minutes to set the chocolate completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The salty sweet combination hits every craving at once
- They look impressive but actually come together quickly
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- Warm peanut butter eggs will slide right off your fork and make a mess
- The chocolate seizes instantly if even one drop of water gets in the bowl
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- Work quickly once the chocolate is melted or it will start to thicken
- Keep a damp paper towel nearby to wipe chocolate off your fingers between dips