Chocolate-Covered Peanut Butter Eggs
October 25, 2018 Comments

- Prep:
- 60 minutes
- Cook:
- 1 minute
- Serves:
- Makes 36
Start a tradition. The kids will love these easy-to-make, no-bake confections for Easter. It' s best to use commercial peanut butter for this recipe. Natural peanut butter may make the filling too runny. Also, melt the chocolate gradually to prevent scorching.
Ingredients
Directions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sugar, peanut butter, butter, and vanilla. Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, as needed for moisture. Continue to stir until smooth.
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Using a heaping tablespoon, scoop out the peanut butter mixture and shape into 36 rounded eggs.
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Place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover lightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- While the eggs are chilling, cut the chocolate into small pieces and put in a microwave-proof container. Add the shortening. Microwave at 50% power in 30-second increments, stirring after each, until completely melted and smooth. (Use a double boiler if you prefer.)
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To coat the eggs, stick a long-tined fork into each chilled egg. Dip in the melted chocolate to cover and then allow any excess chocolate to drip off over the container.
- Place the coated eggs on the waxed paper. Decorate with sprinkles.
- When all of the eggs have been coated, return to the refrigerator to set the chocolate. If necessary, use a paring knife to trim any excess chocolate that may pool.
- Store the "eggs" in a single layer in a covered container in the refrigerator.
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