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Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe

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Delight in these homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs, a perfect treat for Easter or anytime you crave a sweet, creamy, and rich dessert. Made with a smooth peanut butter mixture shaped into eggs and dipped in luscious Ghirardelli chocolate and white chocolate, these festive treats are beautifully decorated with candy melts and sprinkles. They’re easy to prepare with a chilling and freezing process to ensure perfect texture and shape.

  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 36 servings

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Egg Mixture

  • 3/4 cup butter, melted
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Coating

  • 16 ounces Ghirardelli chocolate melting wafers
  • 10 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers

Decorations

  • Sprinkles
  • Colored candy melts
  • Two jimmies (for bunny ears)
  • Half a mini marshmallow (for bunny tail)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peanut butter mixture: In a mixer, combine the melted butter, powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract thoroughly. Once mixed, refrigerate the dough for about one hour to firm up, making it easier to handle.
  2. Shape the eggs: Take the chilled mixture and roll it into two-inch logs. Pinch one end to resemble an egg shape and press your thumb on top to flatten slightly. Place each shaped egg on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Repeat with all the dough and then freeze the eggs for at least 30 minutes to set their shape.
  3. Melt the chocolates: Melt the Ghirardelli chocolate and white chocolate melting wafers separately according to package instructions, creating two dipping stations.
  4. Dip the peanut butter eggs: Using two forks, carefully dip each frozen peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate or white chocolate, tapping off excess coating. Place coated eggs onto parchment paper to set. Repeat until all eggs are coated.
  5. Decorate with colored candy melts: Melt various colors of candy melts in small bowls. Transfer melted candy to a Ziploc bag, snip off one corner for piping, and decorate the coated eggs with drizzle or patterns as desired.
  6. Add sprinkles (optional): For sprinkle decoration, quickly re-dip the pinked eggs into the desired melted chocolate and add sprinkles immediately before the coating sets.
  7. Create bunny decorations: To make a bunny, use a toothpick to dot eyes onto the egg with chocolate. Attach two jimmies as ears and half of a mini marshmallow for the tail using melted white chocolate as adhesive. Allow these decorations to set for about 10 minutes.
  8. Store: Store the finished chocolate peanut butter eggs in the refrigerator for optimal flavor and texture until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Refrigeration and freezing steps are crucial for easy shaping and dipping.
  • Use high-quality melting wafers like Ghirardelli for the best chocolate coating.
  • For cleaner dipping, ensure eggs are thoroughly frozen before dipping into melted chocolate.
  • Decorating with candy melts allows for vibrant and festive designs.
  • These treats can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
  • Handle dipped eggs gently as the coating can be delicate once set.
  • Author: Daisy
  • Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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