Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of these Peanut Butter Eggs, a delightful no-bake dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup unsalted butter
2 cups powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups milk chocolate for dipping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and unsalted butter until smooth and well-blended.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until a thick dough forms.
- Scoop out portions of the dough and shape them into egg-like forms. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for about 30 minutes.
- Melt the milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring they are fully coated. Return to the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill again until the chocolate sets, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize the chocolate coating with white chocolate or add sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Peanut Butter Egg Recipe, no-bake dessert, chocolate, American dessert