Here’s your Peanut Butter Eggs recipe, clearly outlined for easy preparation. These homemade treats are perfect for holidays or any time you’re craving a sweet, peanut butter-filled confection dipped in chocolate. They’re simple to make and fun to shape, making them a delightful activity to enjoy with family.
Sweet and Creamy Peanut Butter Eggs
This recipe combines creamy peanut butter with rich cream cheese and powdered sugar, forming a sweet filling that’s dipped in chocolate for a perfect candy treat. These eggs are great for Easter or as a year-round indulgence.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Chilling Time: 1 hour
Serving: Makes about 20-25 eggs, depending on size
Peanut Butter Eggs
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. (about 3 1/2 cups) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups peanut butter
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Chocolate coating, for dipping
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, peanut butter, cream cheese, softened butter or margarine, and vanilla extract.
- Using your hands, mix the ingredients together until they are thoroughly blended and the mixture forms a smooth, dough-like consistency.
- Shape the mixture into egg shapes using your hands. Place the shaped eggs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper.
- Chill the peanut butter eggs in the refrigerator until they are firm, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, melt the chocolate for dipping. A crockpot set on low heat works well to keep the chocolate at a uniform temperature. You can also melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Once the eggs are firm, dip each one into the melted chocolate, coating them completely. Use a fork to lift them out of the chocolate and let the excess drip off.
- Place the chocolate-coated eggs back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and allow the chocolate to set.
Store your Peanut Butter Eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator. These treats are a delightful combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself!