Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs: Easy 5-Ingredient Way
A simple and delicious 5-ingredient recipe for homemade peanut butter eggs, featuring a smooth, creamy peanut butter center coated in rich milk chocolate.
- Author: info.mealsmell
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 18-20 eggs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (optional)
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, and salt until a smooth, thick dough forms.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture, roll into an egg shape, and place on the sheet.
- Freeze the shaped eggs for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vegetable oil if a thinner coating is desired.
- Dip each chilled egg into the melted chocolate to coat completely. Use a fork to lift them out and let excess chocolate drip off.
- Place back on the parchment paper and let sit for 10 minutes (or refrigerate) until the chocolate is fully set.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Use a fork to dip the eggs to ensure an even coating and to let excess chocolate drain easily.
- If the dough is too soft to handle, chill it for 15 minutes before shaping into eggs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 7mg
Keywords: Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs, No-Bake Dessert, Peanut Butter Chocolate, Easter Treats