Peanut Butter Chocolate

Indulgent Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs Recipe

Are you looking for a delightful treat to satisfy your sweet tooth? These Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs are perfect for any occasion, whether it’s Easter, a birthday party, or just a regular day when you’re craving something sweet and rich. With a creamy peanut butter center and a luscious milk chocolate coating, these eggs are sure to become a favorite in your household. Plus, they’re easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

For Peanut Butter Eggs:

• 3 cups powdered sugar
• 1 ½ cup creamy peanut butter
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

For Glaze:

• 12 oz milk chocolate chips
• Optional: Blue, yellow, pink candy melts for decoration

Directions

Making the Peanut Butter Eggs:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, stir together the powdered sugar, creamy peanut butter, melted butter, and milk until just combined.
2. Add Chocolate Chips: Mix in the mini chocolate chips.
3. Roll the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to your desired thickness.
4. Cut Out Shapes: Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the eggs and place them on a cookie sheet.
5. Freeze: Freeze the peanut butter eggs for one hour.

Coating the Eggs:

1. Melt Chocolate: Melt the milk chocolate chips in a microwave or over a double boiler.
2. Dip Eggs: Using a fork, dip each frozen egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring complete coverage.
3. Set the Chocolate: Transfer the chocolate-coated eggs to parchment or wax paper to cool or refrigerate until the chocolate has set.

Optional Decoration:

1. Melt Candy Melts: If desired, melt the candy melts in separate bowls.
2. Decorate Eggs: Pipe the melted candy melts onto the eggs using a sandwich bag with a corner cut off for a festive touch.

Additional Information

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cooking Time: 60 minutes (includes freezing time)
• Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Tips and Tricks

• Consistency of Dough: If the dough is too sticky, add a little more powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
• Alternative Shapes: If you don’t have an egg-shaped cutter, you can use any cookie cutter shape you like.
• Storage: Store the finished eggs in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.

Enjoy these indulgent Peanut Butter Chocolate Eggs with your family and friends, and let the rich flavors melt in your mouth! Happy baking!

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