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Easter Egg Peanut Butter Cups

Decadent Easter Egg Peanut Butter Cups You Can Make at Home

Enjoy these homemade Easter Egg Peanut Butter Cups, a healthier alternative for a festive treat that combines creamy peanut butter and chocolate.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt optional
For the Chocolate Coating
  • 2 cups Milk Chocolate or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil or Butter

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Double Boiler
  • Candy molds

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine powdered sugar and creamy peanut butter, stirring until smooth. Melt unsalted butter and mix it in along with vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt for balance. Freeze for 30 minutes until firmer.
  2. Set up a double boiler over simmering water. Add chocolate chips and coconut oil, stirring continuously until melted and glossy, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Brush a thin layer of melted chocolate in the bottom of each mold. Allow to set for about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the chilled peanut butter mixture; mold into egg shapes. The filling should be firm but pliable.
  5. Place the peanut butter fillings into the chocolate-lined molds, then pour remaining melted chocolate on top. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes until set.
  6. Carefully remove from molds. If resistant, gently push from the bottom to release.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze individually wrapped for up to 3 months.

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