Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter centers cloaked in rich, smooth chocolate offer a luscious holiday indulgence.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Peanut Butter Filling

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - Pinch of salt

→ Chocolate Coating

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Beat together the peanut butter, softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and well combined.
02 - Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of the mixture and shape into egg forms with your hands. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Freeze the peanut butter eggs for 30 minutes, until firm.
04 - Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
05 - Dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, using a fork to coat completely. Allow excess chocolate to drip off, then return to the parchment-lined sheet.
06 - Refrigerate the coated eggs for at least 15 minutes, or until the chocolate is set.
07 - Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They are incredibly richer and creamier than anything you will find in a store
  • You can customize the chocolate coating from milk to dark however you prefer
  • The satisfaction of making something this beautiful with your own hands
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  • The peanut butter mixture must be thoroughly chilled before dipping or they will fall apart in the warm chocolate
  • Working in small batches when dipping helps maintain the chocolate at the right temperature
  • Any leftover chocolate and peanut butter mixture can be rolled into truffles for an easy bonus treat
03 -
  • If your chocolate starts to thicken while dipping, gently reheat it in 10 second intervals
  • Place your baking sheet in the freezer while the peanut butter eggs chill so it is nice and cold for dipping

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