Chocolate-Covered Easter Eggs: Easy Indulgence for Everyone
Delight in the sweetness of homemade chocolate-covered Easter eggs that are simple and fun to make.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- In a large bowl, combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into egg shapes and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for 30 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each frozen egg into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off. Return to the parchment paper.
- Let the chocolate set at room temperature, or refrigerate until firm.
Notes
- Use different types of chocolate for variety.
- Add sprinkles or toppings while the chocolate is still wet for decoration.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Chocolate-Covered Easter Eggs