Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs, a creamy and rich treat that’s perfect for any occasion. These chocolate-covered bites are a labor of love that’s surprisingly easy to make, making them an excellent choice for parties, family gatherings, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up a batch that will impress everyone. Customize your eggs by experimenting with different types of chocolate or adding fun toppings to make them uniquely yours. Involve the kids in the kitchen for some quality bonding time while creating these scrumptious sweets!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
Instructions
- Cover a cookie sheet with wax paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and peanut butter; mix until well combined.
- Add melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, and salt; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll out dough to about ½ inch thick on a floured surface; cut into egg shapes and freeze for one hour.
- Melt chocolate chips with shortening in the microwave in intervals until smooth.
- Dip each frozen egg into the melted chocolate; place back on the baking sheet.
- Chill for about 20 minutes until the chocolate hardens.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg