Peanut Butter Eggs

Peanut Butter Eggs

These peanut butter eggs are perfect to make with the kids for a fun Easter treat. Decorate the chocolate eggs with sprinkles or colored frosting.

Preparation Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
307 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Beat confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, and butter in a large mixing bowl until well blended; mix in milk if needed for moisture. Divide mixture in half and form into two large eggs (or smaller eggs if you prefer). Place eggs onto on a wax paper-lined plate and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
Step 2
When eggs are almost ready, combine chocolate and shortening in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove eggs from the freezer. Carefully stick a long-tined fork in the top of an egg; gently dip it in melted chocolate until covered, then return it to the waxed paper. Repeat to dip remaining egg. Decorate chocolate eggs as desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
  • 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch chunks

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