Easter Peanut Butter Eggs
Delight in these creamy, homemade Easter Peanut Butter Eggs, a perfect no-bake treat combining rich peanut butter and sweet powdered sugar for a festive holiday dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 cups milk chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the peanut butter and softened butter together until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined and dough-like.
- Shape the peanut butter mixture into small egg shapes and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the shaped eggs in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips with vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each chilled peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it is fully coated, then place back on the parchment paper.
- Allow the chocolate to set by refrigerating the eggs for another 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a festive touch, drizzle with colored candy melts or sprinkle with chopped peanuts before the chocolate sets.