Peanut Butter Easter Eggs: The Best Homemade Treats for Spring
These Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are a delightful homemade treat perfect for celebrating spring.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 20 eggs
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix peanut butter, powdered sugar, unsalted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into egg shapes and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Freeze the eggs for about 30 minutes until firm.
- In another bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together.
- Dunk each peanut butter egg into the chocolate mixture and return to the baking sheet.
- Chill until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- Ensure the peanut butter is creamy for the best texture.
- Feel free to add toppings like crushed nuts or sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg