Beware! These Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs are amazing, and addicting! Leave the store-bought on the shelf and make your own homemade treats! These are perfect for Easter desserts and a fun way to create together in the kitchen.
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This copycat peanut butter egg recipe is so good! I actually prefer this to anything that I can buy at the store and I LOVE knowing what’s in it. You can also change up the type of peanut butter that you use or make them look a bit different by adding toppings as well. The options are endless but one thing is for certain – you’re going to love every single bite!
When it comes to creating homemade Easter treats, you can’t go wrong! These would be super cute to give as delicious Easter gifts, too!
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INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE HOMEMADE PEANUT BUTTER EGGS
- 1 cup peanut butter (creamy preferred)
- ¼ cup salted butter at room temperature
- 1 (16 ounces) package powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk
- 2 (8 ounces) boxes of semi-sweet chocolate, chopped up
- 2 tablespoons shortening/coconut oil
- Sprinkles (optional)
HOW TO MAKE PEANUT BUTTER EGGS COVERED IN CHOCOLATE
Beat the peanut butter and butter together until combined. Add the powdered sugar and combine until sandy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Slowly beat in the milk a little at a time because the consistency of peanut butter varies greatly. Only add enough milk until the mixture keeps shape when molded.
Shape into eggs by pressing into a cookie cutter or by hand. Place on waxed paper and freeze for 2 hours.
Place chocolate and shortening or coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir vigorously to allow the residual heat to continue melting the chocolate. If the chocolate is not completely melted, repeat for 30 seconds.
Spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter eggs and place them on waxed paper. Immediately drop sprinkles over the chocolate if desired.
These are best if stored in the refrigerator.
Fun Varieties To Change up the Flavor of These Homemade Chocolate Eggs
Change up the type of chocolate that you use. I think that using white chocolate or even dark chocolate would be super delicious as well.
You can easily change up the type of peanut butter to crunchy OR use almond butter as well! Use whatever you want and whatever the kids (and you!) will eat!
Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup salted butter, room temperature
- 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 (8 ounce) boxes semi-sweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons shortening or coconut oil
- Sprinkles, if desired
Instructions
Beat the peanut butter and butter together until combined. Add the powdered sugar and combine until sandy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Slowly beat in the milk a little at a time because the consistency of peanut butter varies greatly. Only add enough milk until the mixture keeps shape when molded.
Shape into eggs by pressing into a cookie cutter or by hand. Place on waxed paper and freeze for 2 hours.
Place chocolate and shortening or coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 30 seconds. Stir vigorously to allow the residual heat to continue melting the chocolate. If the chocolate is not completely melted, repeat for 30 seconds.
Spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter eggs and place on waxed paper. Immediately drop sprinkles over the chocolate if desired.
These are best if stored in the refrigerator.
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