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Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes (including chilling)
  • Yield: 12-14 eggs 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chilled
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs are a sweet, creamy treat with a rich peanut butter center coated in smooth semi-sweet chocolate. They make for an indulgent dessert or a perfect homemade gift during the holidays.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup Peanut Butter (creamy)
  • 1/2 cup Marshmallow Fluff
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 12 oz Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Shortening (or coconut oil or 1/2 square of paraffin wax)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the room temperature butter and peanut butter together until smooth and well-combined.
  2. Add the marshmallow fluff and powdered sugar, mixing until the mixture is thick and fully incorporated.
  3. Shape the peanut butter mixture into egg-shaped balls or ovals and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Chill in the freezer for about 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. While the peanut butter eggs are chilling, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable shortening (or coconut oil) together in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  5. Once the peanut butter eggs are firm, dip each one into the melted chocolate, covering it completely. Use a fork to lift the egg and tap off any excess chocolate, then place it back onto the parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Chill the chocolate-covered eggs in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow the chocolate to set completely.
  7. Once the chocolate is firm, store the eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

  • If you don’t want to use marshmallow fluff, you can substitute with ¼ cup powdered sugar and ¼ cup honey for a slightly different flavor.
  • If you’d like a smoother coating, you can add a little more shortening or coconut oil to the chocolate.
  • For a decorative touch, you can drizzle melted white chocolate over the chocolate-covered eggs after they’ve set.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 egg
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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