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Creamy No-Bake Peanut Butter Eggs with Chocolate Shell

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A quick and easy no-bake Easter treat featuring a silky peanut butter filling wrapped in a crisp chocolate shell. Perfect for festive celebrations and satisfying sweet cravings without baking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter (preferably Skippy Natural)
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, powdered sugar, softened unsalted butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Beat with a hand mixer on medium speed for 3–4 minutes until smooth and creamy, resembling a soft dough.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Portion out about 1 ½ tablespoons (approximately 20 grams) of the peanut butter mixture per egg using a small spoon or cookie scoop. Roll each portion into an oval egg shape and place on the baking sheet. You should get about 20 eggs. Chill for 10 minutes if mixture feels sticky.
  3. Refrigerate the shaped eggs on the baking sheet for at least 30 minutes until firm.
  4. Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut or vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-second bursts, stirring between each until smooth and fully melted.
  5. Remove the peanut butter eggs from the fridge. Using a fork or dipping tool, dip each egg into the melted chocolate, coating completely. Let excess chocolate drip off and place back on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Refrigerate the coated eggs for 15–20 minutes until the chocolate shell hardens.
  7. Serve chilled or store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Chill the peanut butter eggs well before dipping to prevent melting. Melt chocolate in short bursts to avoid burning. Adding oil to chocolate helps it harden with a glossy finish. For vegan or dairy-free versions, use vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips. Salt enhances flavor balance; consider sprinkling flaky sea salt on top before chocolate sets.

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