Peanut Butter Eggs
Peanut butter eggs are a popular treat during Easter and are often made to resemble Easter eggs.
This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.
Peanut Butter Eggs
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into egg-shaped balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator and let the peanut butter eggs chill for at least 1 hour.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips and vegetable shortening in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
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Use a fork to dip each chilled peanut butter egg into the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip off.
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Place the coated peanut butter eggs back on the baking sheet and refrigerate until the chocolate is set.
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Once the chocolate is set, the peanut butter eggs are ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 200kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 12g19%
- Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
