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Easter Egg Peanut Butter Candies

Easter Egg Peanut Butter Candies That Melt in Your Mouth

Easter Egg Peanut Butter Candies are creamy, rich treats perfect for celebrations, combining peanut butter and chocolate without baking.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 candies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Candy Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy mixing without lumps.
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Key for that smooth filling; avoid natural types to prevent greasiness.
  • 2 cups Confectioners' Sugar Adds the perfect sweetness and helps shape the candy.
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract Enhances the flavors beautifully; don't skip this step!
  • 1 pinch Salt A pinch to balance sweet notes and amplify peanut butter's rich flavor.
Chocolate Coating
  • 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bars Ideal for a silky coating.
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil Helps create a smooth texture in the chocolate, perfect for dipping.
Optional Finishing Touches
  • to taste Coarse Sea Salt Add a decorative flair.
  • to taste Sprinkles Add a fun crunch on top.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • heatproof bowl
  • Double Boiler
  • fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Beat the softened unsalted butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually fold in the creamy peanut butter until velvety.
  2. Sift in the confectioners' sugar, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix on low speed until fully blended and resembling a soft, crumbly dough.
  3. Roll about 1.5 tablespoons of the mixture into an egg shape, approximately ¾-inch thick, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Chill the baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to firm up the peanut butter filling.
  5. Chop the semi-sweet chocolate bars, add vegetable oil, and melt gently over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
  6. Dip each chilled egg into the melted chocolate using a fork, allowing excess chocolate to drip off before returning to the sheet.
  7. Drizzle leftover chocolate over the top and sprinkle with sea salt or colorful sprinkles. Return to the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until hardened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1candyCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature before serving.

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