Description
Decadent no-bake chocolate peanut butter eggs — a simple and indulgent homemade treat that’s perfect for holidays or anytime snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (for coating)
- Optional toppings: Sea salt flakes, crushed peanuts
Instructions
- Make the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Stir until you have a thick, pliable dough-like mixture.
- Shape the eggs: Scoop out portions of the mixture and shape by hand into egg-like ovals. Place them on a tray lined with wax or parchment paper.
- Freeze the eggs: Place the tray in the freezer for 30 minutes, or until the eggs are firm to the touch.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the chocolate, stirring until smooth and glossy.
- Dip and coat: Use a fork to dip each chilled egg into the melted chocolate. Coat completely and return to the tray. Optional: sprinkle with sea salt or crushed peanuts.
- Let them set: Refrigerate the coated eggs for 10–15 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Serve or store chilled.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage. For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and dairy-free chocolate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake, chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg