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How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs (Better Than Store-Bought!)

  • Author: Elsa
  • Total Time: 2 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 30–36 eggs 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These ultra-creamy peanut butter eggs are made with a rich base of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar—dipped in chocolate for the ultimate no-bake Easter treat. A fun and indulgent dessert that’s great to make with kids!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1½ cups creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 lbs powdered sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • A pinch of salt
  • 20 oz chocolate chips (milk, dark, or semi-sweet)
  • Optional: ½ tsp coconut oil (for glossy chocolate), sprinkles, colored candy melts for decorating

Instructions

  1. Mix the base: In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Gradually add the powdered sugar, stirring until a thick, dough-like consistency is reached.
  4. Shape the eggs: Chill the dough for 30 minutes to firm it up. Shape into egg forms using your hands or molds. Place on a wax paper-lined tray and freeze for 1 hour.
  5. Melt the chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave (30-second intervals), stirring frequently. Optional: stir in ½ teaspoon of coconut oil for a glossy finish.
  6. Coat the eggs: Dip each frozen peanut butter egg in the melted chocolate using a fork or dipping tool. Let the excess chocolate drip off and return to the tray.
  7. Decorate (optional): Before the chocolate sets, add sprinkles or drizzle with extra melted chocolate or colored candy melts.
  8. Set: Refrigerate the eggs until the chocolate is firm. Store in the fridge or freezer.

Notes

These peanut butter eggs keep well in the fridge for up to 10 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months. For easier dipping, keep the eggs very cold and work in batches.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert / Candy
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg
  • Calories: 240
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 65mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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