Description
Indulge in these decadently rich Peanut Butter Eggs, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and impressing guests at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk chocolate for dipping
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter until smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until a dough forms.
- Scoop out portions and shape them into egg-like forms, placing them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the shaped eggs for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Melt the milk chocolate in a microwave or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring they’re fully coated, then return them to the baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to set in the refrigerator before serving.
Notes
For additional flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or using dark chocolate for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Egg Recipe, Peanut Butter, Chocolate, Dessert, American