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Peanut Butter Easter Eggs

Homemade Peanut Butter Easter Eggs That Steal the Show

Delight in these Peanut Butter Easter Eggs, combining creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate for a healthier alternative to candy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 eggs
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 crackers Graham Crackers Can use pre-crushed graham cracker crumbs (1/4 cup = 2 crackers).
  • 1 cup Smooth Peanut Butter Natural nut butters can be used but may alter texture.
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar will not work as effectively for this recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for a different flavor.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if unsalted is unavailable but reduce added salt.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Omit if using salted butter.
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 1 cup Colored Candy Coating Melts Use white chocolate or candy melts if desired.
  • 1 cup Chocolate Candy Coating Melts Dark chocolate can be used for a deeper flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Silicone Egg Molds
  • Microwave-Safe Bowl
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
  1. Prepare the Filling: Crush graham crackers and mix with peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, unsalted butter, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Chocolate Shells: Melt colored candy coating melts; apply a thin layer in silicone molds and refrigerate for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Complete the Chocolate Coating: Melt chocolate candy coating melts and pour over colored shells in molds. Refrigerate until set.
  4. Assemble the Eggs: Fill chocolate shells with peanut butter mixture, pour remaining melted chocolate over the top, and refrigerate until firm.
  5. Demold the Eggs: Carefully flex molds to release eggs and place them on a plate to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store Peanut Butter Easter Eggs in an airtight container. Keep at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or refrigerate for a firmer texture up to a month.

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