Homemade Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

 

Ingredients

For the Main Component:

1 cup creamy peanut butter

1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

For the Sauce / Layer / Topping:

1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable shortening

For Garnish (optional):

2 tbsp white chocolate, melted

Pastel-colored sprinkles

Directions

Cream together the peanut butter, softened butter, vanilla,

and salt in a large bowl until smooth.

Gradually mix in the powdered sugar until a thick, pliable

dough forms.

Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough at a time and

shape into egg-like ovals with your hands.

Place the eggs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and

freeze for 30 minutes to firm up.

Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave

-safe bowl.

Heat in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until

the chocolate is completely melted and glossy.

Use a fork to dip each chilled peanut butter egg into the

chocolate, tapping off the excess.

Place back on the parchment paper and immediately

decorate with sprinkles if using.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes until the

chocolate shell is set.

Store in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to

serve.