Homemade Peanut Butter Easter Eggs (Printable)

Creamy peanut butter eggs dipped in chocolate for a sweet festive treat with a soft filling and crisp shell.

# What You'll Need:

→ Peanut Butter Filling

01 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
02 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
03 - 2 cups powdered sugar
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
05 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Chocolate Coating

06 - 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
07 - 2 teaspoons coconut oil or vegetable shortening

→ Decoration

08 - Sprinkles or colored candy melts

# How to Make It:

01 - Combine creamy peanut butter, softened unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.
02 - Gradually add powdered sugar to the mixture, blending until a thick, moldable dough forms.
03 - Portion approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per egg and form each into an oval shape using your hands. Arrange onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
04 - Place baking sheet in freezer for 30 minutes, allowing the eggs to firm up.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil or vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring after each until smooth.
06 - Using a fork, dip each frozen egg into the melted chocolate mixture, letting excess drip off before returning it to the parchment-lined sheet.
07 - Drizzle with colored candy melts or sprinkle decorations before the chocolate sets, if desired.
08 - Refrigerate coated eggs for at least 15 minutes, ensuring the chocolate hardens completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The rich, creamy filling is so good, you'll be tempted to eat it straight from the bowl.
  • The chocolate shell snaps perfectly, making each bite feel like a treat you made just for yourself.
02 -
  • Once I tried skipping the chilling step, and the eggs melted right into the chocolate rather than keeping their shape.
  • Allowing the chocolate to cool slightly before dipping keeps the coating thick and prevents streaks.
03 -
  • If your chocolate coating loses its shine, try mixing in a touch more coconut oil next time.
  • Always triple-check for lumps in the filling before shaping—smoothness is key.
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