Description
Homemade peanut butter Easter eggs are a delightful spring treat that combines creamy peanut butter filling with rich chocolate coating. These easy-to-make sweets are perfect for family gatherings or indulging yourself!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Scoop out the mixture to form egg shapes and place them on parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each egg into the melted chocolate and place back on parchment paper. Add toppings if desired.
- Allow to cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - Customize your eggs by using crunchy peanut butter or different types of chocolate. - Sprinkle sea salt for an extra flavor twist.