Description

These Chocolate Peanut Butter Easter Eggs feature a smooth, creamy peanut butter filling coated in rich chocolate for a festive and indulgent homemade treat. Perfect for Easter dessert trays or gifting.

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter, melted and cooled

2 cups creamy peanut butter

¼ cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

4 cups powdered sugar

1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1½ cups milk chocolate chips

2 tablespoons shortening

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Instructions

Line a jelly roll pan or half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
Using a hand mixer, beat together melted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Beat in powdered sugar until fully combined.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan to about ½-inch thickness.
Freeze for 15 minutes until firm.
Lift the parchment to remove the peanut butter layer, then place fresh parchment on the pan.
Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes from the chilled layer.
Arrange cutouts on the pan and freeze for 30 minutes.
Re-roll remaining mixture, press flat, and cut more shapes.
Near the end of chilling, combine chocolate chips and shortening in a heatproof bowl.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Dip each peanut butter egg into melted chocolate using a fork.
Tap off excess chocolate and place back on parchment-lined pan.
Work in batches if needed to keep shapes firm.
Allow chocolate to fully harden before serving.

Notes

Use regular creamy peanut butter for best texture; natural varieties may be too soft.

If eggs soften while dipping, return them to the freezer briefly.

Coconut oil can be used instead of shortening for melting chocolate.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freeze for up to 2 months with parchment between layers; thaw in fridge before serving.

Try dark or milk chocolate variations, or add pretzel or graham crumbs for texture.

Prep Time: 100 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 egg
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 18 g
Sodium: 120 mg
Fat: 16 g
Saturated Fat: 6 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 24 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg