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- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 3 cups chocolate chips semi sweet, milk chocolate or white chocolate
- 1 tablespoon shortening
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of water in a mixer bowl.
- Beat on low speed until a dough forms, adding water if needed for consistency.
- Line an 8" or 9" square pan with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- Press the peanut butter mixture into an even layer in the pan and chill for 30 minutes.
- Lift the mixture out using the foil edges and cut out egg shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Place the eggs on a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Melt chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Dip the chilled eggs in the chocolate, tapping off excess.
- Return coated eggs to the parchment-lined sheet and drizzle remaining chocolate over them.
- Allow to sit until the chocolate firms up before serving.
Notes
Ensure the peanut butter mixture is evenly pressed to set properly.
Store the chocolate-dipped eggs in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Adjust the chocolate type based on your preference for a different taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg