Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are one of our favorite treats. When I went to buy some Easter candy, I was surprised at how much it had gone up in the last couple of years. So we got to work and made our own Peanut Butter Easter Eggs. Well, my husband said even before I got the chocolate on the outside of the filling that he could eat the whole bowl. And I bet you will want to too.

 

 

 

 

What Ingredients Do I Need For Peanut Butter Easter Eggs?

Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make these Candy Easter Eggs (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Filling:

• Peanut butter
• Butter
• Powdered sugar
• Vanilla extract

 

Chocolate:

• Vanilla coating dipping chocolate
• Coconut oil, vegetable oil, or butter
• *Optional: Food Coloring

 

 

 

 

How Do I Make Peanut Butter Easter Eggs?

Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make these Candy Easter Eggs (scroll down for the full recipe):

 

Filling:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, butter, vanilla extract and powdered sugar.
• Cover the mixture and place it into the refrigerator.
• Using an egg shaped cookie cutter, make the dough into egg shapes.
• Then place the dough into the freezer for about 15 – 20 minutes.

 

Chocolate:

• Place the vanilla coating into a microwave safe dish. Melt by using a power level 5.
• Then take and place the eggs one at a time into the dipping chocolate. After they are dipped, place them onto a piece of waxed paper.
• Then decorate with different colors of chocolate, sprinkles or small flowers.
• Store left over eggs in the refrigerator, to keep them fresh.

 

 

 

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are rich and creamy, and a little goes a long way. They are sweet and delicious. 

 

 

 

 

Can I Use Other Nut Butters?

 

Yes, you can use, here are some suggestions:

• Peanut Butter
• Cashew Butter
• Almond Butter
• Pistachio Butter
• Hazel Nut Butter
• Walnut Butter
• Pecan Butter
• Macadamia Butter

 

Wow, that is a lot to choose from. All nut butters have a different consistency so you will need to take away powdered sugar or add a little extra to make your filling a nice fudge texture. 

 

 

 

Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are rich and creamy, and a little goes a long way. They are sweet and delicious. 

 

What If I Don’t Have an Egg Shaped Cookie Cutter?

 

• Roll the dough into a ball and flatten into a circle.
• Shape one end of the circle like an egg.

 

 

 

 

Tips and Tricks for Peanut Butter Easter Eggs:

 

• Make sure to chill the dough that has been made into egg shapes as it makes them much easier to coat with chocolate.
• Let the chocolate cool for a few minutes before dipping the egg shapes in it.
• Submerge the peanut butter eggs into the chocolate and then carefully lift out with a fork.
• Place the chocolate-covered eggs on a piece of wax paper and place them in the fridge to help them set up.

 

 

 

 

Can Part of This Recipe Be Made Ahead?

 

• You can make the filling and shape it into eggs ahead.
• Chill it in the refrigerator for up to 1 day prior to coating.

 

 

Can I Freeze Peanut Butter Easter Eggs?

 

• Yes, the coated peanut butter candies can be frozen.
• Freeze them for up to 3 months.
• When ready to use, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator.

 

 

 

 

More Fun Easter Treats:

 

Copy Cat Kneader Easter Cupcakes

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Soft Caramel Corn with Cadbury Eggs