The Legendary No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
If you grew up with a Nana who knew her way around a holiday treat, you probably remember these. Dense, creamy peanut butter centers tucked inside a crunchy chocolate shell. They are simple to make, but as Nana knew, the hardest part is keeping them in the fridge long enough to actually share them.
What You’ll Need
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
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1 ½ cups Creamy Peanut Butter (avoid natural “oily” styles for better structure)
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½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened to room temperature
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1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
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¼ teaspoon Salt (omit if your peanut butter is very salty)
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3 to 3 ½ cups Powdered Sugar (plus extra for dusting hands)
For the Chocolate Coating:
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2 cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips or Dark Chocolate Melts
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2 tablespoons Coconut Oil or Vegetable Shortening (this helps the chocolate flow smoothly and gives it a nice shine)
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Optional: ½ cup crushed peanuts or sea salt for topping
