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Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs are a homemade, no-bake, sweet, dessert candy and are perfect for Spring and Easter season! They are made with simple, pantry staples and are decorated with M&M’S® Pastel Peanut Chocolate Candy from Sam’s Club. Try this easy and fun recipe today!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
Hi Everyone, Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs have always been my favorite type of Spring and Easter candy.
Since I can remember, every year, they are one of the many reasons that I look forward to Springtime and Easter because that’s the only time of the year that they are available.
Well guest what?
You can have them year-round with this Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs recipe!
They are no-bake, so with the exception of your microwave (or stovetop), you do not have to turn on your oven.
I can imagine these Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs would be great for an Easter-themed gathering or egg hunt party.
The Hunt is On!
I found M&M’S® 62oz. Pastel Peanut Chocolate Candy Bags at Sam’s Club, close to the front, near the checkout area.
They also have M&M’S® 62oz. Pastel Milk Chocolate Candy Bags and Mars Chocolate Spring Mixed Minis Bag (165 ct).
I love seasonal candy, yum!
Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
- 1 cup peanut butter, creamy style
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick)
- 1/4 cup packed, dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups confectioner’s sugar – sift, if lumpy
- 1 teaspoon canola oil, you can substitute the same amount coconut oil (liquid form)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels, you can substitute the same amount dark, milk, white chocolate, if you prefer
- 1/4 cup M&M’S® Pastel Peanut Chocolate Candy, or amount to taste
Helpful Kitchen Tools for Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
- mixing bowls
- measuring spoons and cups
- rimmed aluminum baking sheet
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs
Chocolate Peanut Butter Eggs are a homemade, no-bake, sweet, dessert candy and are perfect for Spring and Easter season!
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter, creamy
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, (1/2 stick)
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 1/4 cups confectioner's sugar, sift, if lumpy
- 1 teaspoon canola oil, you can substitute the same amount coconut oil (liquid form)
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels, you can substitute the same amount dark, milk, white chocolate, if you prefer
- 1/4 cup M&M’S® Pastel Peanut Chocolate Candy, amount to taste
Instructions
Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture Center
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Using a medium saucepan, over low heat, add 1 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 packed dark brown sugar, 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp Kosher salt. Stir until melted and combined. Remove from heat and place on a trivet.
- Add in the confectioner's sugar, adding in small amounts at a time until absorbed (about 1/4 cup) and combine.
- Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop level scoops onto the prepared cookie sheet. With a medium-size cookie scoop this recipe makes about 18 eggs. Using your finger(s), tap the top of each peanut butter-mixture ball and shape it into an "egg" shape. Freeze 30 minutes (you can prepare the day ahead of time and freeze overnight).
Prepare Chocolate Coating
- In a microwavable-safe bowl, add 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chip morsels and 1 teaspoon Canola oil. Microwave 30 seconds, stir, heat 30 seconds, stir, and 30 seconds more. The timing might depend on the power of your individual microwave.
- Using a fork, dip the peanut butter mixture eggs into the chocolate and place them back on the baking sheet to harden. Repeat with all the eggs.
- Place M&Ms to decorate when you finish dunking all the eggs.
- To speed up the hardening of the chocolate, freeze the finished eggs for 20 minutes or until hardened. Enjoy!
Notes
- To store, keep in an air-tight container.
- Calories are an estimate.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 18 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 313Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 134mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 2gSugar: 27gProtein: 5g
Please note that the Calculated Nutrition is an estimate at best.
This recipe post was originally published on 2/22/2018 and updated and republished on 3/30/2021, 4/3/2022
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If you make this recipe, please rate and comment on how it came out! Thank you in advance! Best, ~Sara xo