Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs
A recipe for Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs! A creamy peanut butter mixture is formed into an egg, coated in chocolate, and decorated for a fun treat.
Servings 15 eggs
Ingredients
- 1 cup (260 grams) creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons (60 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons (25 grams) light brown sugar
- Pinch salt adjust amount to taste based on salt content in peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4- 1 1/2 cup (155-190 grams) powdered sugar
- 2 cups (12 ounces, 340 grams) white or dark chocolate chips or chopped
Optional Toppings:
- Sprinkles
- White or Dark Chocolate melted
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, add the peanut butter, unsalted butter, brown sugar, and salt. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and beginning to bubble.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
- Use a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to mix in the powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until fully incorporated and the mixture is pulling away from the sides of the pan. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll a heaping tablespoon of the cooled peanut butter into a ball, then gently form into an oval. Place on prepared baking sheet and lightly press to flatten slightly and form into the shape of a peanut butter egg.
- Repeat with remainder of the peanut butter filling. Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
- Place the chocolate chips into a bowl. Microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Dip a peanut butter egg into the chocolate and use a fork to flip until fully coated. Pick up with the fork and gently shake to remove excess chocolate.
- Place back on baking sheet and repeat with remaining eggs. If using, top with sprinkles. Refrigerate until chocolate is hardened, about 30 minutes.
- If using white chocolate or dark chocolate to drizzle/decorate, place in a small bowl and microwave in 20 second increments, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
- Drizzle over eggs or place in piping bag fitted with a small tip to decorate. Refrigerate until set. Place in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve.