Easy Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 8 (1 ounce) squares semisweet chocolate, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon shortening

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the confectioners' sugar, peanut butter, and butter until well blended. If the mixture is too dry, add milk as needed. Divide the mixture in half and shape it into two large eggs, or smaller eggs if desired. Place the eggs on a wax paper-lined plate and freeze for about 1 hour, or until firm.
2. As the eggs are almost frozen, combine the chocolate and shortening in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently until smooth. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to prevent burning, until the chocolate is completely melted, about 5 minutes.
3. Remove the eggs from the freezer. Carefully insert a long-tined fork into the top of an egg. Gently dip the egg in the melted chocolate until fully coated, then place it back on the waxed paper. Repeat the process to dip the remaining egg. Decorate the chocolate eggs as you like!

Nutrition

• Calories: 307 kcal
• Fat Content: 16 g
• Fiber Content: 2 g
• Sugar Content: 36 g
• Sodium Content: 95 mg
• Protein Content: 5 g
• Cholesterol Content: 8 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 39 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g