Description
Homemade peanut butter Easter eggs are an irresistible holiday treat, combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate for a festive delight that’s easy to make and share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup smooth or crunchy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, softened butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Shape rounded tablespoons of the mixture into egg forms.
- Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
- Dip each egg into the melted chocolate until fully coated; let excess drip off.
- Place on parchment paper and chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes until set.
- Optional: Add toppings like crushed nuts or sprinkles before chilling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor. Customize your filling by adding vanilla extract or a pinch of salt to enhance taste. For a fun twist, swap peanut butter with almond butter for a different nutty flavor.