Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with these irresistible Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs (and Bunnies). Perfect for Easter celebrations, parties, or simply as a sweet treat, these homemade confections are easy to make and sure to impress. With simple ingredients you likely have on hand, you can create charming shapes that add a festive touch to any gathering. Making them is not only a fun activity for families but also a wonderful way to show your loved ones you care. Follow this easy recipe and enjoy delicious nutty chocolate delights all year round!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter (melted and cooled)
- 2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 cups milk or white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1/2 cup dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare a jelly roll pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until thick and well combined.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan about 1/2 inch thick.
- Freeze for about 15 minutes to firm up before cutting into shapes using cookie cutters.
- Return cutouts to the freezer while melting chocolate with shortening in heatproof bowls until smooth.
- Dip each chilled shape in melted chocolate using a fork and place on parchment paper to set.
- Optionally drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top for decoration.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg