Sweet peanut butter eggs coated in chocolate. Easy to make, deliciously festive, and ideal for sharing.
# What You Need:
→ Peanut Butter Filling
01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Chocolate Coating
06 - 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
07 - 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening
→ Decoration (optional)
08 - Sprinkles or colored candy melts
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and homogenous.
02 - Gradually add powdered sugar, integrating fully until a thick, moldable dough is achieved.
03 - Portion approximately 2 tablespoons of dough, shaping each into an egg form by hand. Arrange on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Freeze shaped eggs for 30 minutes to ensure firmness.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring, until melted and smooth.
06 - Using a fork, submerge each chilled peanut butter egg in melted chocolate, allowing excess coating to drip before returning to the baking sheet.
07 - Optional: Apply colored candy melts or sprinkles atop each egg prior to chocolate setting.
08 - Refrigerate coated eggs for at least 15 minutes to fully solidify the chocolate.
