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Easter Egg Peanut Butter Candies

Easter Egg Peanut Butter Candies: Irresistible No-Bake Delight

Indulge in Easter Egg Peanut Butter Candies, a delightful no-bake treat blending creamy peanut butter and chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 candies
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • ½ cup Butter softened
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter regular for best texture
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract can swap with almond extract
  • a pinch Salt optional but recommended
Coating
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon Vegetable Oil optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring it's flat and secure.
  2. In a mixing bowl, beat ½ cup of softened butter using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until creamy and smooth.
  3. Incorporate 1 cup of creamy peanut butter into the creamed butter, mixing on low speed until fully combined.
  4. Gradually add 2 cups of confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, mixing until a crumbly mixture forms.
  5. Use your hands or a cookie scoop to portion out the mixture and roll into egg shapes.
  6. Transfer the baking sheet to the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to chill.
  7. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 8 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate and 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and melt in 30-second intervals.
  8. Dip each chilled peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, ensuring it's fully coated.
  9. Return the dipped eggs to the parchment-lined sheet and drizzle any remaining melted chocolate over them.
  10. Return to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to allow the chocolate coating to set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1candyCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill thoroughly before dipping to maintain shape. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

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